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Help shape the upcoming deer season by attending your local County Deer Advisory Council meeting and sharing your feedback.

Deer advisory meetings set next week for Vilas, Oneida

Local deer management meetings, hosted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and County Deer Advisory Councils, will be held in Vilas and Oneida Counties on Tuesday, April 29. …
Once completed, the new locker room will provide a dedicated space for female hockey players from Northland Pines, Antigo, Bessemer, Hurley, Ironwood, Lakeland, Rhinelander, Three Lakes, Wakefield-Marenisco, Norway and Wabeno.

ERRA breaks ground on new girls locker room

People gathered at the back of the Dome in Eagle River to break ground on a new girls locker room last Friday, April 18, but an additional $140,000 is needed to reach the $325,000 funding goal. …
Last week, it was announced that all county highways in Vilas County have officially opened up for ATV/UTV travel.

County Highways now open to year-round ATV/UTV travel

Last week, it was announced that all county highways in Vilas County, with the exception of Lac du Flambeau, are open to year-round all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility task vehicles (UTVs). …
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Headwaters Council for the Performing Arts President Norma Yaeger is ready to welcome guests to its most recent show.

Inside HCPA: Nonprofit brings performing artists to Eagle River

It’s a Saturday evening in early April, and live music fills the air of the Northland Pines High School Auditorium gathering space in Eagle River, where the Headwaters Council for the …

Great Headwaters Trails donates $25,000 for Highway 45 crossing study, design work

The Eagle River Revitalization Program (ERRP), in collaboration with the city of Eagle River and with a donation from Great Headwaters Trails Foundation (GHTF), is moving forward on a key …

13 fire crews respond to Arbor Vitae blaze

13 local fire crews responded to a residential structure in Arbor Vitae last Friday afternoon. Arbor Vitae Fire Rescue was dispatched a little after 1 p.m. Friday, April 18, for a structure fire …
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Pines teachers recognized by Herb Kohl Educational Foundation

Five Northland Pines School District educators were five out of 114 Wisconsin teachers to have recently been recognized by Teacher Fellowship awards presented by the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation. …

Lakeland Food Pantry services 1,100 families, 4,000 individuals in 2024

In 2024, the Lakeland Pantry says it has served approximately 1,100 families and 4,000 individuals, giving out approximately 650,000 pounds of food (equating to about 540 meals), and they say that …

North Woods churches set Holy Week services

Churches throughout the North Woods will hold services during Holy Week and Easter Sunday. Holy Week dates include Maundy Thursday, April 17; Good Friday, April 18; Holy Saturday, April 19; and …

Northwoods Share dinner set April 15

Northwoods Share (NWS) will host its next free community dinner on Tuesday, April 15, at the Eagle Waters Restaurant in Eagle River. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for appetizers, and dinner is served …

Eagle River seeks Fourth of July parade marshal

The Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for this year’s Fourth of July parade marshal. The parade marshal should be someone who exemplifies hometown pride and has …

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Life Styles
Conover and Land O' Lakes
3rd and 4th grade students from Land O’ Lakes Elementary School get some exercise and have some fun at the Snowflake Ice Rink. The naturally frozen rink has retained favorable conditions due to …
For the fifth year running the Bel-Air Motel and Land O’ Lakes Connections have sponsored the Light Up Land O’ Lakes competition between businesses to light up the town during the festive …

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Phelps
Story Time with Mrs. Laura will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Join the Library to read a few books with their favorite storyteller! Everyone is welcome! New Releases in Adult Fiction this …
The Grinch was spotted at UCC Congregational Church in Phelps on Sunday, Dec. 15 where the beloved Dr. Seuss grouch learned the true meaning of Christmas.

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Sayner and St Germain
St. Germain Bo-Boen Snowmobile Club will be hosting a Trailside Cookout fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Due to trail conditions, the event has been moved to Premier …
The Plum Lake Public Library is sponsoring a Cookbook Club for culinary enthusiasts and foodies seeking a like-minded community. The club introduces members to a new cookbook and/or theme each month. …

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Three Lakes
A community-wide interfaith Evening of Prayer for the government, before the onset of a new administration, is being sponsored by Three Lakes Union Congregational Church on Friday, Jan. 17 at 6 p.m. …
The Library is looking for volunteers! Interested? Send an email to: Friendsofthedemmer library@gmail.com. Do you write poetry, short stories, novels or children’s stories? Join fellow writers …

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Not that you asked, but...
“We’re all born bald, baby.” — American actor Telly Savalas (1922-1994) Pay no attention to the picture. Like a lot of men, I’ve been dealing with a hairy …
“Kindness, kindness, kindness. I want to make a New Year’s prayer, not a resolution. I’m praying for courage.” — American writer Susan Sontag, 1933-2004 As we …

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JUNKER SLEDDING

Last Saturday, snowmobile racers and enthusiasts gathered at Don Burnside Park in Three Lakes for the annual Junker Sled Weekend, a tradition since 2015. Despite another year of minimal snowfall, a …

Public libraries to host virtual Hunger Games trivia contest Feb. 25

Public libraries in the Northern Waters Library Network will be hosting a free Hunger Games Trivia Night on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Fans of the Hunger Games series of books or movies …

Youngsters explore paleontology at children’s museum dino dig

Children and families explored the world of paleontology held at the Northwoods Children’s Museum’s Dino Dig Adventure on Sunday, Jan. 26.…
Flagman Todd Persha gives a thumbs up as he stayed busy with finals races all day Sunday.

GAME ON

Racers were in the zone as they moved towards the starting line throughout the running of the 24th Vintage World Championships last weekend.
Former Eagle River Fire Department Fire Chief Pat Weber (right) and volunteers guided 13-inch blocks of crystal clear ice through a shaver to make them a uniform size prior to construction of the Eagle River Ice Castle near the railroad depot.

Traditional ice castle returns to Eagle River

For the first time in four years, the Eagle River Ice Castle has returned to the community for thousands to view the next two months. The Eagle River Fire Department and dozens of volunteers …

Free community dinner set Jan. 21

Northwoods Share is having its first free community dinner of 2025 on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Parsons of Eagle River is sponsoring this meal and LP’s Pizza and Pasta, formerly BuckShots, is catering …

Pines’ charter school meetings start Monday

Informational meetings are beginning this week for parents and students to tour charter school options within the Northland Pines School District. The district is accepting families’ …

Olson Library to host bake-off fundraiser this weekend

Registration for bakers is open for the Walter E. Olson Memorial Library cookie bake-off fundraiser to be held on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Bakers can register by contacting the …

Doll club to meet Thursday

The Enchanted Doll Club of the Northwoods will hold its first meeting of the new year on Thursday, Jan. 16 at 1 p.m., in the meeting room of the Kalmar Senior Center located at 1011 N. Railroad St. …

Easy Eagles meeting scheduled Jan. 22

The Easy Eagles men’s luncheon group will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at Chef Rene’s, located in the Eagle River Inn. The Easy Eagles is a group of predominantly retired men …

Pines seeks nominations for 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame

The Northland Pines School District Alumni Hall of Fame Committee is seeking nominations for the 2025 induction. The Alumni Hall of Fame was created with two thoughts in mind. The first is to …

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Sports

Relay teams find success in Rosholt meet

Outside of individual results, the Northland Pines boys and girls track teams found success with their relay teams last week at a meet at Rosholt High School, all posting top finishes in their respective races.
Outside of individual results, the Northland Pines boys and girls track teams found success with their relay teams last week at a meet at Rosholt High School, all posting top finishes in their …

Wisconsin Windigo forward John Halverson attempts to wrap around the net with the puck to score.

Windigo, Steel clash in division semifinal

The historic dome in Eagle River was the site of the opening two games of the North American Hockey League Division semifinal between the top-seeded Wisconsin Windigo and No. 4-seeded Chippewa Steel. …
Sophia Nafzinger, the lone senior on the Three Lakes-Phelps girls soccer team, signs to play college soccer at Indiana Wesleyan.

Two Three Lakes athletes sign to further athletic careers

Three Lakes seniors Sophia Nafziger and Macy Lester shared a special moment at Three Lakes High School last Wednesday as the two signed to further their athletic and academic careers in front of …
Kylie Lester of Northland Pines strikes a ball into Three Lakes territory as a TL/P defender is right on her heels.

Pines shuts out Bluejays on the pitch

Between a busy week of games, and locations being changed due to weather, the Northland Pines girls soccer team picked up a 5-0 win over Three Lakes-Phelps at Rhinelander High School between a few …

Hayes named NAHL forward of the month

Wisconsin Windigo’s Hunter Hayes was recently named forward of the month for March, announced by the North American Hockey League earlier this month. Hayes has made a major impact ever since …

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senior spotlight
Mia Tulowitzky
The Senior Spotlight series will highlight the senior athletes in the area around the communities of Eagle River, Three Lakes, and Phelps. This week, Mia Tulowitzky of the Northland Pines girls …
Jonathan Miller
The Senior Spotlight series will highlight the senior athletes in the area around the communities of Eagle River, Three Lakes, and Phelps. This week, Jonathan Miller, a three-sport athlete with …
Hayden Demerath
The Senior Spotlight series will highlight the senior athletes in the area around the communities of Eagle River, Three Lakes, and Phelps. This week, Three Lakes-Laona Wabeno senior wrestler Hayden …

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Sideline Scoop
The running of the World Championship Snowmobile Derby is something that everyone should experience, no matter if you live in Eagle River or not. Thousands of fans flock to the North Woods for this …
After a delayed and shortened Vintage World Championship Derby weekend last year due to unseasonable temperatures, the two consecutive weekends of championship racing start tomorrow with the 24th …
The Milwaukee Bucks are officially back after claiming the second-ever NBA Cup title last week after a struggle to start the 2024-25 campaign. Giannis led the way with a 29-point, 19-rebound and …

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outdoors

Wild turkey hunt a gobbling good time

A trio of wild turkey gobblers following some hens is enough to give any hunter a blood-pumping adrenaline rush.
One of the most anticipated sounds of the season is upon us: the thunderous gobble of a mature tom turkey. Hunters reported harvesting 50,435 bearded birds last April and May, the fourth-most in …

Spring fish and wildlife hearings set next Monday in every county

Significant fishing regulation changes, delegate elections to the Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC), and numerous advisory questions will be up for a vote starting next Monday, April 14, during …

Learn to hunt bear program seeks applicants, instructors

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunters who want to learn more about bear hunting to apply for the learn to hunt bear program. Interested individuals should apply …

DNR accepting comments on duck hunting season zones thru Sunday

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to submit their input on the proposed 2026-2031 duck hunting season zones and splits. Highlights from the proposed season …

2025 elk season applications now open

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that the application period for the 2025 elk hunt will be open Saturday, March 1, through Saturday, May 31. This year, there will be …

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In the Outdoors
Receiving an authorization to hunt turkeys can stir all sorts of memories, including the anticipation of calling a strutting gobbler into the decoys — one of the most exciting moments in the chase.
THE PROMISE of adventure in Wisconsin’s great outdoors often starts with something very simple, like receiving a yellow card in the mail from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). This …
Adri Krueger of Shakopee caught this crappie on a jig and waxie.
WE WERE struggling to find a decent number of crappies in any area on a late morning outing in December, moving from deep hole to deep hole and barely marking a fish on the vertical electronics. A …
In lieu of running yet another wolf picture with this Christmas “wish list” column, here’s a festive shot of Maddie the puppy, the hunter, in holiday garb.
IN THE heart of the Christmas season, it is time once again to formulate a “wish list” in regard to some of the nagging issues that impact those of us who live to spend time in the great …

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FISHING WITH THE GUIDES
It’s been a good week up here, with ice conditions getting better and no huge changes in weather. So far, this winter has been pretty uneventful and while we would like to see some more snow, …
We had a great week of fishing from Christmas to the New Year. Those warm temperatures early on made it easy to decide to go out — and the fishing was good! We lost an inch or two off some …
Believe it or not, we are getting some good ice despite some warmer weather. There have been enough cold nights and days below freezing to keep what we’ve gotten, and to continue building ice. …

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Police, Court and Real Estate Reports
Police Reports
Vilas County Sheriff The Vilas County Sheriff’s Department reported a total of 169 incidents last week, which includes thirteen 911 hangups, seven car versus deer accidents, one hit and …
Vilas County Sheriff The Vilas County Sheriff’s Department reported a total of 171 incidents last week, which included 19 911 hang-ups, nine car versus deer accidents, two hit and run …
Vilas County Sheriff The Vilas County Sheriff’s Department reported a total of 164 incidents last week, which includes 15 911 hang-ups, four car versus deer accidents, two personal injuries, …

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Court Reports
Amanda Valliere, 37, of Lac du Flambeau, pleaded guilty and was sentenced in multiple cases, one on two felony charges, including one for methamphetamine possession, and one for bail jumping. Judge …
Jonah La Barge, 29, of Lac du Flambeau, was found guilty of two felony charges, one as a sixth offense OWI. A third felony count was dismissed, but read into the record for sentencing. Branch Two …
Destiny Deverney, 19, of Lac du Flambeau, failed to appear for an adjourned initial appearance on one felony charge of methamphetamine possession and one for bail jumping. The court authorized a …

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Real Estate Report
Jan. 2, 2025 Brandy Lake Convenience LLC to APG NWI LLC, lot 4 of plat CSM 5454 and lots 13-17 of plat 70 in Dennhardt’s Brandy Lake Plat, $345. James C. Holperin and Kathleen M. Holperin …
Dec. 12, 2024 Jeffrey D. Wagner to Joseph A. Garcia and Juli G. Bauer, unit 2 of plat 830 in Eagle Estates XIII Condominium, $684. Joseph C. Yeung and Winnie W. Yeung to Nicholas A. Trapp and Brianna …
Dec. 5, 2024 Nancy W. Edwards to Jason Wellenstein, Leeann Wellenstein, Kevin Thistle and Debra Thistle, lot 40 of plat 27 in Birchwoods Subdivision, $1,485. NSS Income Trust 06/13/19, Trustee …

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obituaries
John Younker
John Younker John Joseph Younker, aged 74, passed away at home in Eagle River, on April 19, 2025, with his wife and brother at his side. John was born to John Arthur and Mary Alice (Sullivan) …
Patrick Hoffman
Patrick Hoffman Patrick D. Hoffman, age 70 of St. Germain, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday March 22, 2025, at Rennes Health & Rehab Center in Rhinelander WI. Patrick was born on …
Judy Kuiper
Judy Kuiper Judy Kuiper, age 73, a 44-year resident of Eagle River, WI, went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday April 15, 2025, at her home. Judy was born on June 24, 1951, in …
Robert Keuffer
Robert Keuffer Robert Charles Keuffer of Eagle River died April 5th, 2025. He was 67. Mr. Keuffer was born in Racine, WI and graduated from Horlick High School. Mr. Keuffer retired from Eckmann …
Richard Schiddel
Richard Schiddel Richard C. Schiddel of Eagle River died March 10, 2025, after battling many ailments. He was 85. Mr. Schiddel was born March 1, 1940, to Herman and Bertha Schiddel. …

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