Trevor Greene
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You got the ice fishing bug, now what?
You ice fished once or twice growing up or you were dragged out onto the ice with a buddy recently and you got the bug … the ice fishing bug. You want to get into it, but you have no idea where to start. While it can be a very expensive endeavor, there are still ways to catch fish while not spending a bunch of cash.
Northwoods Youth Deer Hunt Challenge has 22nd annual banquet
The Northwoods Youth Deer Hunt Challenge (NYDHC) logged another year in its books, capping off its 22nd year of existence at the annual banquet on Jan. 1 at Lakeland Union High School (LUHS) in Minocqua.
Eagle River Ice Castle canceled this year
After an optimistic start to the ice making season, the construction of the Eagle River Ice Castle was ultimately canceled. There were special plans for the Ice Castle this year too. Eagle River fire chief Michael Anderson told the city council at a Dec. 10 meeting the plans to build the Ice Castle would include a representation of the Twin Towers because 2026 is the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States.
Hazelhurst veterans memorial being looked into
Hazelhurst town chairman Ted Cushing asked town supervisor Jeff Verdoorn at a Jan. 6 meeting to look into getting some type of veterans memorial for the town. He asked town supervisor Paul Fuhrman to think of places where a veterans memorial site could be.
After loads of snow, there’s high expectations for this year’s snowmobile season
After the first major snowfall of the season, the Northwoods was left with piles of wet and heavy snow, making trail conditions prime for snowmobiling and providing local businesses with optimism for a strong winter tourism season.
First ever Birchell Family Memorial Ice Fishing Contest Jan. 10 on Pike Lake Chain
A new ice fishing tournament on Saturday, Jan. 10, will honor the Birchell family, Tom, his wife Carol and their daughter Stephanie. All three tragically died as the result of a fire on June 29, 2025, at their home in the Pike Lake area west of Minocqua.
The snow everyone wanted, but storm causes outages and hazardous conditions
A winter snow storm affecting much of Wisconsin swept through the Northwoods the evening of Dec. 28 and lasted through the afternoon of Dec. 29. According to the National Weather Service in Green Bay, there was over a foot of snow reported in many parts of north central Wisconsin.
Gas prices hit lowest price on average in US since 2020
Pump prices, on average, were at their lowest since 2020 in the United States last month. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the average cost of a gallon of regular gasoline fell below $3 on Dec. 1 for the first time since February of 2021.
Minocqua plan commission approves two single-family short-term rentals
The Minocqua plan commission approved two administrative review permits (ARPs) for short-term rentals that fall within single-family zoning during a meeting on Dec. 30. The first ARP approved was for a property at 8297 West Amber Lake Road, applied for by Maggie Siclovan and owned by Timber Ridge Builders LLC.
