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Very High Fire Danger Across Most of Wisconsin
By Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to avoid burning due to very high fire danger across most of Wisconsin. Warm, dry and breezy conditions are expected again today, which makes burning of any kind extremely risky. Areas with VERY HIGH fire…
Read MoreHodag Heritage Days Kicks Off May 16th
It’s time for the area’s favorite new event: The 2nd Annual Hodag Heritage Days! The event will run from Monday, May 16th through Saturday, May 21st. The week will feature art contests, scavenger hunts, hodag decorations and swag of all kinds, hodag heritage videos, promoted citywide hodag retail items/foods/beverages, ending with a HUGE day at…
Read MoreSpring Elections in the Northwoods
Today, February 15th, is Spring elections in the Northwoods. We visited county websites to provide you with voting information, and here’s what we found: Forest County – http://www.co.forest.wi.gov/docs_by_cat_type.asp?doccatid=320&locid=145 Lincoln County – https://co.lincoln.wi.us/county-clerk/page/elections Oneida County – https://www.co.oneida.wi.us/government/election-information/ Price County – https://www.co.price.wi.us/317/Elections Vilas County – https://www.vilascountywi.gov/residents/elections/election_results.php#outer-1120sub-1179 If your county isn’t listed, we didn’t find any information. Visit…
Read MoreA Behind-the-Scenes Look at the 2022 Eagle River Ice Castle
The Eagle River Ice Castle returned this January for the first time since 2018. Dan Dumas, our very own photographer and videographer, captured the building process and created this behind-the-scenes video showcasing the extraordinary effort that goes into building this masterpiece. Are you wondering how the Ice Castle came to be? The Eagle…
Read MoreJanuary is National Radon Action Month
January is National Radon Action Month If you’re not familiar with radon, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) states that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, and describes it as, “a naturally occurring gas that is radioactive and can cause lung cancer.” What is Radon? “Radon is…
Read MoreLunar Eclipse on November 18, 2021
Tomorrow night, we will welcome a full moon. If it’s clear, be sure to look up to see a Blood Moon lunar eclipse. The full moon will slip into the Earth’s shadow over the course of three and a half hours. While we will not be experiencing a full lunar eclipse, the event is…
Read MoreLocal Chambers Participate in Big Bundle Up
Many area chambers of commerce are participating in Travel Wisconsin’s Big Bundle Up. If you wish to donate new or gently used winter clothing (coats, sweaters, hats, mittens, etc.), contact your chamber for information. Antigo/Langlade County Chamber – https://www.antigochamber.com/ Florence County Chamber – https://www.florencecountychamber.org/ Forest County Chamber – https://www.visitforestcounty.com Mercer Chamber – https://mercercc.com/ Merrill Chamber…
Read MoreBusinesses and Non-Profits – Don’t Miss Out: Grant Deadlines Loom for Venues, Sports Teams, Summer Camps and More
Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act, the $1.9 trillion stimulus package signed last March, continue to funnel outward, making additional assistance available for Wisconsin communities and businesses struggling to recover from the pandemic. The following programs are accepting grant applications: Event Venue Assistance Grants: Eligibility This program is focused on event venues struggling due…
Read MoreOur 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 getaway to coincide with the changing leaves, make sure you bookmark the Travel Wisconsin Fall Color Report to get the most up to date information…
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 Huron. He has many fond memories of being on the lake with his grandfather. “I’ve always been around boats since I was a small kid,”…
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