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Today, Rhinelander seems like an unlikely place for a presidential hopeful to campaign, but at one time, it was a must stop on the road to the Whitehouse. So it was during a campaign tour in 1959 for a young Senator from Massachusetts, John F. Kennedy. Learn about his visit on A Northwoods Moment in History
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The first week of July was busier than usual for the Rhinelander area.Thousands of visitors brought a boost to local businesses.
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Habitat for Humanity of the Northwoods broke ground on its 25th house Monday.The occasion marked a first in the history of the program.
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“You never know what you’re going to dig up under the street around here or anywhere else for that matter,” said Kerry Bloedorn, Pioneer Park Historical Complex Director.
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Construction crews are moving barrels on Highway 17 this week in Rhinelander this week.It’s the start of a $7.9 million dollar project by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.Drivers will start seeing lane closures and temporary signals on Highway 17 this week.
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Blain’s Farm and Fleet is the latest business to open its doors in Rhinelander.It’s the latest sign of growth in the city that the chamber director says is poised to be a retail destination for the Northwoods.
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Construction is set to start today on Oneida Avenue in Rhinelander.Crews are expected to block off the intersection of Oneida Avenue and Lincoln Street.The intersection is expected to be closed until May 27th.
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The City of Rhinelander will be planting 100 trees this year.It’s part of an effort to replace dozens of trees that have been taken down over the years due to disease, infestation, or construction.
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In 2019, Rhinelander shut down two of its well over elevated levels of PFAS that were dozens of times higher than that recommendation.Since then the city has been functioning on three wells.
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Rhinelander has a new city administrator. Patrick Reagan began the job Feb. 6, moving from Lake Odessa, Mich., where he served in a similar role.