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Our Guide to Fall Fun
Compiled by Northwoods News Staff Fall is in the air and that means it is time to enjoy local cranberries, pumpkins, crisp apples and more! If you’re planning your weekend…
Read MoreA Life in the Theatre at Nicolet College: Jim Nuttall Takes a Bow
By K. Woodzick, Editor The Nicolet Players is a community theatre group that has existed in the Northwoods for over 50 years. Their home base is the Lakeside Center at…
Read MoreHistorical Vessels in Local Waters: The 30th Annual Upper Mississippi Steamboat Meet
By K. Woodzick, Editor All Photos Courtesy of Dennis Faist Dennis Faist became fascinated with boats at an early age. He grew up on the thumb of Michigan on Lake…
Read MoreA Day in the Life of a Min-Aqua Bat
By Grace Fitzgerald, Vice President of the Min-Aqua Bats On a typical morning in Minocqua, I get up around 9:30 and make myself a coffee and a small breakfast before heading…
Read MoreOur Guide for Labor Day Weekend
Compiled by Northwoods News Staff Over 200 million Americans plan on grilling this weekend to celebrate Labor Day. According to a Budweiser study, 150 million Americans will eat hamburgers,…
Read MoreSpreading Their Wings: Monarch Butterflies in the Northwoods
By K. Woodzick, Editor Kerry Bloedorn, Director at the Pioneer Park Historical Complex, has been rearing Monarch butterflies in the Northwoods for several years. The Monarch enclosure is located just…
Read MoreFind Hidden Treasures at the 60th Eagle River Rotary Antique Show and Sale
By K. Woodzick, Editor The 60th annual Eagle River Rotary Antique Show and Sale will be held this weekend at the World Championship Derby Complex in Eagle River. “We’re one…
Read MoreSecond Annual Northwoods Film Festival: Celebrating Independent Filmmakers
By K. Woodzick, Editor The Northwoods is a place that invites cinematic artistry. Films created here range from those shot by Bill Rebane at The Shooting Ranch in Gleason to…
Read MoreNorthwoods Nerds: Providing Technical Support with Heart
By K. Woodzick, Editor If you’re having trouble with your tablet or computer, it might be time to call the nerds. Daniel Lundquist and Neil Borden are lifelong friends. The…
Read MoreThe Shooting Ranch: Hollywood of the Northwoods
By K. Woodzick, Editor Northern Wisconsin is not only a hub of outdoor recreation but it also holds the distinction of being the backdrop for films featuring alien invasions, ghosts,…
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