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Local news for Wednesday, November 30, 2022.

Four Native American tribes in Michigan have agreed with the state and federal governments on a revised fishing policy for parts of the Great Lakes. Then, the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain is raising awareness for expanded health benefits for veterans under the newly enacted PACT Act. And finally, a winter storm watch is in effect, with the Northwoods expected to get upwards of 8 inches of snow.

Ahead of the holidays, Wisconsin health experts are warming about a ‘tripledemic’ of COVID, RSV, and influenza. Then, diabetes prevention efforts have kicked into high gear in Wisconsin. Nicolet College’s indigenous art class recently won a national award for online course design. And a group of residents who challenged the placement of two books in the Marathon County Library had their appeals denied Monday. The books will stay in the children’s section.

After more than a decade leading the Northwoods Alliance for Temporary Housing, executive director Tammy Modic is leaving the organization. She reflects on how housing in the Northwoods has changed during her tenure. Then, Amazon has announced it will end its 'AmazonSmile' program, leaving some local nonprofits disappointed in a sudden loss of revenue. Finally, Native Americans in the U.S. face a slew of challenges to finding housing off reservations - including discrimination.

The Rhinelander City Council voted Monday night to proceed with the contract process to hire Patrick Reagan as the city’s next administrator. Then, in the wake of the midterm election, Wisconsin Republicans still have a tight grip over the Legislature. Analysts point to political maps drawn by party leaders, noting the districts are more gerrymandered than ever. And finally, as respiratory illnesses circulate the Northwoods, doctors offer advice on how and when to seek care.