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Sayner church seeks to preserve local history, fellowship

Through its Save the Church campaign, Sayner Community Church (SCC) is calling for donations that would fund the refurbishment and preservation of one of the last historical buildings in town. The …

34th Wild Game Feed draws more than 160

The Three Lakes Fish & Wildlife Improvement Association kicked off a year of local projects with its 34th annual Wild Game Feed on June 14, an event that drew more than 160 people to the Reiter …

Connector bike trail gets fresh paint; volunteers install bollards for season

About a half dozen volunteers gathered in the city of Eagle River last Wednesday morning to install the bollards that mark the bike and pedestrian trail through two parking lots near …

Andy’s Pontoon Saloon has been named Wisconsin Main Street’s Best New Business of 2024 by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). This award was presented at the 34th …

As a part of activities occurring throughout June to recognize Invasive Species Action Month in Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Invasive Species Council has selected Dave Mueller as the recipient of the …

The Eagle River Revitalization Program (ERRP) recently announced the launch of the Impact Grant, a competitive funding initiative aimed at fueling capital improvement projects that strengthen the …

St. Germain will lead a string of Independence Day celebrations across the North Woods starting June 29 and continuing through July 4 with parades, festivities and fireworks. The June 29 celebration …

Chain Skimmers celebrate 55 years of performances

The 2025 summer season marks the 55th year since the Chain Skimmers began skirting across the waters of the North Woods, a tradition birthed in the 1970s on the Eagle River Chain of Lakes. The Chain …

Harmon Marien, an Eagle River local and McKendree University angler, has made history by becoming the first recipient of the ACA Collegiate Academic All-American Award, presented by Yamaha. Marien, …

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.

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

WXPR calls for action against Trump Administration rescission package

A rescission package passed by the Trump Administration could lead to over $1.1 billion in funding being cut to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), an action that could take rural radio …

30th Fishing Has No Boundaries attracts 40 anglers to Eagle River

Forty anglers cast their lines into the Eagle River Chain of Lakes at the 30th annual Fishing Has No Boundaries event this past weekend. The event took place at the Chanticleer Inn in Eagle River, …

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