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High-powered race boats from around the Midwest will once again converge on Big Stone Lake Saturday, June 21, for the 16th annual Three Lakes Shootout and Radar Run.

Shootout races set this weekend in Three Lakes

Race boats and fans will once again converge on Big Stone Lake this Saturday, June 21, for the 16th annual Three Lakes Shootout and Radar Run. It’s a full day of racing beginning at 11 a.m. and …

Visitor spending in Vilas, Oneida stays high in 2024

The tourism industry continued to boom in Oneida and Vilas counties in 2024, with Oneida raking in $394 million in state revenue and Vilas falling behind at $383 million, state officials said. …
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Superior Business Systems shines as Diamond Sponsor of Praise in the Pines

Craig Figgins, owner of Superior Business Systems, was recently named a diamond sponsor, a title earned by sponsors who donate over $10,000, for the Praise in the Pines music event slated to take place in the Northland Pines High School Fieldhouse on Saturday, July 19.

Benefit to support Ryan family set in St. Germain

Rock’s Rent-All is hosting a benefit to support the Ryan Family in St. Germain on Saturday, June 21, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The benefit will be in support of the family after a fire deemed their …

Fourth of July festivities set for Eagle River area

Residents and visitors will have an opportunity for family-friendly fun with Fourth of July events set for the Eagle River area. The Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center has …

House of Representatives votes to defund public media; WXPR calls for listener support

Last Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives, per an executive order passed by the Trump Administration earlier this month, voted to rescind $1.1 billion in public media funding, clawing back …

3,000 backpacks donated to North Woods backpack programs

Because of this community’s financial support, three area Weekend Backpack programs will share the equivalent of 3,000 backpacks to benefit children from food-insecure homes within the …
While serving ice cream, the brand-new ice cream shop will be offering cold brew coffees, matcha and Lotus drinks, as a part of a collaboration with Eagle River Roasters.

Pirates Hideaway debuts new ice cream shop

Pirates Hideaway of Eagle River has kicked off their 2025 season with a brand new ice cream shop, offering guests of the North Woods an “experience like no other” in the area. Their new …

Governor race candidate Schoemann stops in North Woods on campaign trail

Josh Schoemann, the first candidate to announce his bid against Governor Tony Evers ahead of next year’s elections, took some time to stop in Eagle River and Rhinelander late last week, where …

Private Universes

Dear Reader, We are all inhabitants of private universes. One person’s world revolves around the crack of a bat against a baseball, the geometry of a perfect swing, the smell of grass and …

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Life Styles
Conover and Land O' Lakes
The community is invited to ring in the summer with Land O’ Lakes Arts (LOLA) on Make Music Day this Saturday, June 21, in the Land O’ Lakes Public Library parking lot. The festivities …
Chris Tews, Mary Thomas, Ann Kalvoda, Valerie Hogan, Gloria Andersen, Debbie Hintz, Karen Turnquist, Linda Siegworth, John Siegworth, Ed Kalvoda, and Lois Bates.
Ten volunteers gathered last Friday for the season’s first docent training session at the Northern Waters Museum, led by Land O’ Lakes Historical Society President Chris Tews. These …

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Phelps
The first-ever Kiddie Pole Fishing Tournament was recently held in Phelps, with participants of all ages using children's fishing poles.
The first-ever Kiddie Pole Fishing Tournament was held recently in Phelps, with fishing taking place on North and South Twin Lakes. A total of 62 participants joined the fun. “All fishing was …
From left: Jennifer Thomas, YoungStar; Jennifer Turner, lead infant room teacher; Audrey Bittner, YoungStar; Lori Merkel, lead preschool room teacher; Madisen Hassell, assistant teacher; and Kayla Wilson, assistant.  Not pictured are assistant teachers Nancee Kipley, Candace Aabye, and Amber Hacker.
Phelps Daycare was recently awarded five out of five stars from YoungStar, Wisconsin’s child care quality rating and improvement system. YoungStar provides parents and caregivers with tools and …

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Sayner and St Germain
WALK IN THE WOODS — Despite dreary, chilly conditions, vendors, artisans and crafters were able to display their unique goodies at the 18th annual Walk in the Woods Art Fair in St. Germain last weekend.
Despite dreary, chilly conditions, vendors, artisans and crafters were able to display their unique goodies at the 18th annual Walk in the Woods Art Fair in St. Germain last weekend.
A rummage sale and brat fry fundraiser on June 28 in Sayner will support renovation plans for the historic Sayner Community Church.
A rummage sale and brat fry fundraiser will be held Saturday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Plum Lake Pavilion in Sayner. All proceeds will benefit the renovation of the Sayner Community …

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Three Lakes
The 2025 Three Lakes Fourth of July Parade Marshal will be Merle Patnode, a longtime Three Lakes resident. He was born in his family home in town. Patnode feels a special connection with the Three …
Downtown Three Lakes is set to kick off summer with its inaugural Summer Solstice Night Market on Friday, June 20, from 4 to 9 p.m. The free event, organized by Downtown Three Lakes Inc., is an …

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Not that you asked, but...
“Growing up in the ‘60s and the ‘70s, things certainly seemed more simplistic and easier to digest.” — American actress Sandra Bernhard (1955-) Taking a retro-nostalgic …
The U.S. Treasury has announced that it will end production of the penny, minted continually since 1793, in early 2026. A penny for your thoughts. Put in your two cents worth. -Photo By Eric A. Johnson
“If it’s a penny for your thoughts and you put in your two cents worth, then someone, somewhere, is making a penny.” — American comedian Steven Wright (1955-) In the grand …

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Photos: Up North Beerfest 2025

Thirty breweries from across the state featured hundreds of specialty craft brews for attendees to try at the annual Up North Beerfest last weekend, hosted by the Eagle River Chamber of Commerce at …

Vendors needed for Holiday Bazaar

Senior Eagle River Volunteer Enterprise, Inc. (SERVE), a charitable non-profit organization, is looking for vendors for the annual Holiday Bazaar held on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at …

Youth Entrepreneurship Market begins June 20

The first Youth Entrepreneurship Market (YEM!) event of the summer is set for Friday, June 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rotary Square in Eagle River. The market, hosted by the Eagle River …

Up North Beerfest set this weekend

The annual Up North Beerfest returns to Hi-Pines Campground in Eagle River this Friday and Saturday, June 13–14. Hosted by the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce, the weekend kicks off with …

Longtime volunteer named Fourth of July Parade Marshal

The Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center has announced plans for the city’s annual Fourth of July celebration, scheduled for Friday, July 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in …

Quilters donate to Camp American Legion

Eagle River’s Cranberry Country Quilters recently completed nine bed-size quilts during their monthly Care and Share charity sew-in, held at the Kalmar Community Center. These patriotic quilts …

Alzheimer’s Association aims to raise $165,000 at upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s

After raising $153,000 last year, the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association sets its sights on raising $165,000 by this upcoming September. The kickoff for …

Photos: Memorial Day 2025

The annual Eagle River Memorial Day service was held at the Vilas County Courthouse on Monday, May 26, honoring those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for this country. The program included …

Ministry Faire to shine at Praise in the Pines Music Festival

This summer, the North Woods will come alive with faith, music and community as the Praise in the Pines Music Festival returns to Eagle River on Saturday, July 19. Adding to the excitement, a …

Trees for Tomorrow to build new outdoor classroom, community hub

Trees For Tomorrow (TFT) in Eagle River has announced plans to build a new outdoor classroom and community gathering space, which it says will enhance outdoor learning and strengthen community …

Chief St. Germain returns home

The Save the Chief Committee will celebrate the return of the Chief St. Germain statue to its home at the St. Germain Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, May 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Last May, the …

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Sports

A reason to celebrate

Mary Ann Hansen, left, who is the longest active Eagle River Ladies Golf League member (53 years), putts for her chance to hit a gift bag on the green to kick off festivites last Tuesday before a member-guest scramble that hosted roughly 100 golfers.
The Tuesday night Eagle River Ladies Golf League had a reason to celebrate yesterday, as the group was recently named the largest ladies golf league in Wisconsin, according to the Wisconsin State …

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Four Bluejays earn baseball All-Conference honors

Four members of the Three Lakes-Phelps varsity baseball team were recently selected as All-Conference honorees for their performances this year on the diamond.  Carter Flannery and Cruz Melton …

Northwoods takes down Minocqua 2-0 in opener

The Northwoods (Eagle River) Wisconsin American Legion baseball team picked up its first win of the season in a 2-0 victory over Minocqua Post 89 June 11 in Minocqua.  Another game was …
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Three Pines golfers named to all-GNC teams

After ending the season as a team at sectionals and finishing second in the Great Northern Conference behind Lakeland, three Northland Pines golfers made first and second team all-conference for …

Baseball Classic returns to Three Lakes this weekend

The 2025 Northwoods Baseball Classic is set to return to Don Burnside Park in Three Lakes this Friday through Sunday, June 20-22.  This year’s field will feature a field of 30 …

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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
I want to start off by having everyone imagine themselves draining a 64-foot putt to get a 4.3 million dollar payday. JJ Spaun didn’t have to imagine that after Sunday afternoon as he made that …
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 …

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outdoors

Deer habitat grants issued for western Upper Peninsula

Six grants have been awarded to western Upper Peninsula organizations to improve hundreds of acres of land to support the deer population through a matching grant program partially funded by Michigan …

DNR urges drivers to slow down for nesting turtles

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to slow down on roadways for turtles that are emerging from waterways to nest. According to the DNR, Wisconsin’s 11 …
While many geese have been raising goslings for weeks inland, this Lake Michigan area Canada goose was still on the nest last Sunday.

Solid season expected on Lake Michigan

More salmon stocked by the states, better natural recruitment of wild-born fish and favorable weather — including milder winters allowing better baitfish survival — all likely played a …

May days are here, so check the rulebook

OUTDOORS – If you can believe the weather forecasters, we’re about to finally flip a switch to warmer weather. Highs in the 60s to low 70s are predicted all next week, with plenty of …

Trout and walleye fishing solid this spring

OUTDOORS – Spring trout and walleye catches have been excellent this spring, and the first chinook salmon of the season have already been caught off Kewaunee and Door counties. Those early …

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In the Outdoors
A Father's Day shore fishing outing a number of years back produced this lasting memory of a smallmouth bass caught, photographed and released.—Photo By Kevin Naze
For many Wisconsin kids, opening day doesn’t “o-fish-ially” arrive until schools close for summer vacation. That time is finally here. The economic impacts of sport fishing are …
Bluegills are hanging out in and around shallow spawning sites on many lakes, offering fast action once you find them. Selective harvest is encouraged. —Photos By Kevin Naze.
If you like saving money and always wanted to try fishing, this weekend’s for you. No fishing licenses or stamps are needed during Wisconsin’s second Free Fishing Weekend of the year, …
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 …

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FISHING WITH THE GUIDES
After a few chilly nights and a stretch of rain, it finally looks like summer might be here in the North Woods. The week ahead is shaping up to be a bit warmer with a few thunderstorms in the …
After a long stretch of up-and-down weather, summer finally feels like it’s taking hold in the North Woods. We’re still dealing with some unusually cool nights, but daytime temps are rising …
After a rollercoaster of spring weather, summer is finally settling in across the North Woods. We’ve been seeing cooler-than-normal nights, and daytime temps have been climbing slowly but steadily. …

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Police, Court and Real Estate Reports
Police Reports
Vilas County Sheriff The Vilas County Sheriff’s Office reported a total of 202 incidents last week, which included 22 911 hangups, one abandoned vehicle, one animal accident, seven car versus …
Vilas County Sheriff The Vilas County Sheriff’s Office reported a total of 227 incidents last week, which included 34 911 hang-ups, one car versus bobcat accident, nine car versus deer …
Vilas County Sheriff The Vilas County Sheriff’s Office reported a total of 288 incidents last week, which included 22 911 hangups, one hit and run accident, one personal injury, one …

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Court Reports
Lawrence Thompson, 39, of Lac du Flambeau, pleaded guilty to three drug-related felony charges and one felony bail-jumping charge at a plea/sentencing hearing last week. Thompson was sentenced to 12 …
Jeremy LaPalm, 34, of Woodruff, was sentenced to 16 years (eight years confinement, eight years of extended supervision) on one felony count of first-degree reckless homicide/deliver drugs. It was …
Chauncy White, 40, of Oneida, was placed on probation for seven years, with conditions, on one felony charge of possession with intent of amphetamine/methamphetamine (10-50g) at a sentencing hearing …

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Real Estate Report
June 5, 2025 Richard A. Grochan and Denise M. Grochan to Andersen Services LLC, gov lot 2 and NW NE in 21-40-10, $750. Jeffrey Rohn to Jill Summers, gov lots 5-6 in 14-40-8, $313.50. Breakwater South …
May 29, 2025 James Randall Dawes to Eileen M. Greco Trust, gov lot 6 in 17-43-6, and NE NE in 20-43-6, $360. Myron P. Heil and Rose Heil to Greg S. Holt and Dawn M. Holt, NE SW and SE SW in 7-42-5, …
May 22, 2025 Moon Lake LP to Anthony J. Waisbrot, SW SE in 25-40-8, $435. Diane Rockafield to James R. Sherren, gov lot 1 in 30-40-8, $468. Oldenburg Group Incorporated to Mocoloro 2020 Irrevocable …

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obituaries
Janet Johnson
Janet Johnson Janet Johnson, age 82, of Eagle River, WI, died on June 15, 2025. A full obituary will appear in a future edition. Arrangements by Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home, Eagle River. …
June Strobel
June Strobel June Strobel, age 79, of Land O Lakes, WI, died on June 14, 2025. A full obituary will appear in a future edition. Arrangements by Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home, Eagle River. …
Janet Lederhaus June 15, 1942 ~ May 27, 2025 Age ~ 82
Janet Lederhaus June 15, 1942 ~ May 27, 2025 Age ~ 82 Janet Lederhaus of Three Lakes, 82, died on May 27, 2025, at home with her family by her side. Born in Milwaukee, WI to Ralph and …
Shirley Wranosky
Shirley Wranosky Shirley Mae Wra‐ nosky died on June 11, 2025, after a tough bat‐ tle with dementia and a recent cancer diagno‐ sis. She spent her last few years at Lakeside Villa in …
Maureen Theresa McCain July 9, 1940 – June 5, 2025
Maureen Theresa McCain was born on July 9, 1940, in McMinnville, Oregon, to Pauline and Vernon Kelly. During her early years, the family moved throughout the West Coast, eventually settling in …

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