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Mikki’s Journey – Community Comes Together to Find Lost Dog
Mikki’s Journey – Community Comes Together to Find Lost Dog By Kassie Krell Bellin Mikki, a German Shepherd, is proof that dogs are a woman’s best friend. After being spooked by a gunshot, Mikki ran for 25 days and more than 100 miles to find her way home – going above and beyond to get…
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February 21st Primary Election Has Potential
to Change State Supreme Court’s Political Balance
By Kim Swisher, Publisher The upcoming primary for the April 4th Wisconsin Supreme Court election has the possibility to change the balance of power of the Court and the state legislatures. Four candidates are running to replace conservative Justice Patience Roggensack, who has served since 2003 and is retiring at the end of her term…
Read MoreSnowmobile Derby Celebrates 60th Annual Race
By Kathy Cutforth, Correspondent In 1964, Eagle River was a little summer resort town with few winter tourists and the sight of a snowmobile was a rarity. Today, Eagle River is the Snowmobile Capital of the World® welcoming about 40,000 visitors each year to the World Champion Derby Complex (WCDC). This year marks the 60th…
Read MoreEight Area School Bands to March in Tournament of Roses Parade
By Kathy Cutforth, Correspondent Updated 1/2/2023 – If you missed the Parade, watch it online now. The Parade begins at 11:24. For the eight area high schools marching in the 134th Tournament of Roses Parade on January 2, 2023, it has been a season of firsts. Nine band directors and coaches plus 394 students…
Read MoreHow to Help During Season of Giving and Beyond
Directory of Resources and Community Service Organizations Compiled by Northwoods News Staff Christmastime is a focus of giving for many. Not only for one’s family and friends, but for others. The Northwoods is a network of rural communities, where small town living is a way of life, and local clubs, organizations and volunteers provide the…
Read MoreLights of the Northwoods Brings Joy of Christmas to Rhinelander
By Kathy Cutforth, Correspondent Twinkling lights, hot cocoa, the smile of a child, the camaraderie of friends. These seasonal joys are what keep the volunteers of Lights of the Northwoods going, facing the elements day after day to keep the Holiday Lights Festival up and shining in Rhinelander during the month of December. The display…
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Community Thanksgiving Dinners
Highlight the Spirit of Generosity
Compiled by Northwoods News Staff Many churches, nonprofit organizations and private businesses offer free community Thanksgiving meals in the Northwoods. The following are all offered on Thursday, November 24th, and serve a traditional turkey dinner, unless otherwise noted. Some are dine-in, others are carry-out only, and some offer both. Delivery may be available for those…
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November Brings Long-Awaited Events:
Hunting Season, Thanksgiving, Holiday Shopping
Compiled by Northwoods News Staff For many in the Northwoods, white-tailed deer gun hunting season is second only to Thanksgiving in November – and is far more important than Black Friday. In fact, some would rank the opener as number one, and consider Thanksgiving as an interruption to hallowed deer camp traditions handed down through…
Read MoreCountdown to the 2022 Election – Deadlines for Voter Registration and Absentee Ballots Fast Approaching
Compiled by Northwoods News staff Voters are facing changes this election season and important deadlines are rapidly approaching. The November 8th general election will decide races for all Wisconsin State Assembly seats, many Wisconsin State Senate seats, the Governor, the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. Local elections for county and municipal seats…
Read MoreSee the Colors of Nature and Art During the 2022 Fall Northwoods Art Tour
Autumn Birch by Dave Miess, Lac du Flambeau. By Kathy Cutforth, Correspondent Beginning Friday, October 7th and continuing through Sunday, October 9th, visitors will drive the backroads to visit art galleries and rarely opened home studios in Lincoln, Oneida and Vilas Counties. Artists at 37 locations will demonstrate their art in multiple mediums…
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