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Kerry Bloedorn/Pioneer Park Historical ComplexAn explosion shattered the quiet air of Minocqua Lake early in the morning on August 13, 1977. The blast killed the man carrying the bomb, severely injured the perpetrator of the bombing and left a dark mark on Minocqua history. -
en.wikipedia.org/Feed Our Rural Kids, or FORK, recently announced plans to expand its reach. FORK currently works with three local schools to address child food insecurity, but as it grows, the organization plans to provide financial support to additional food organizations using its endowment fund.
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National conversations about race and sexual identity played out on the local battlefield last school year, with a record 1,600 books banned from public libraries nationwide in 2021. As the new school year gets underway, a ceasefire has yet to be called at the Phillips Public Library. -
More than 30,000 people are expected to visit Eagle River next weekend for the annual Cranberry Fest.But before the big weekend, the Eagle River Chamber of Commerce is putting out a call for volunteers to make it happen.
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A big win for 4H clubs in Lincoln County, after battling to keep the beloved program, county board officials have agreed to give people what they want
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Thousands of motorcyclists expected in the Northwoods for the Tomahawk Fall Ride
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Public art is popping up in downtowns across the Northwoods, partly thanks to newly formed public arts commissions, which facilitate interactions between artists and city government.
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Feed Our Rural Kids is thanking the Vilas County community for helping it surpass its fundraising goals last month.FORK held its annual Cash For Kids fundraiser. This year’s goal was $25,000.
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The Rhinelander District Library is holding an open house tomorrow to show off its new logo and all the different things you can find at the library.
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The School of the Arts is returning to Rhinelander after going virtual during the pandemic.The four-day school features workshops, demonstrations, and special events that coincide with the Project North Festival.
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A lot on Thayer Street in Rhinelander that has sat empty for years will soon be the newest Habitat for Humanity home in the Northwoods.
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Rhinelander resident Henry Hanson was a captain onboard a ship during World War I when it was torpedoed by German U Boats.
