The Forest County Potawatomi Community is partnering with local law enforcement to educate Northwoods parents about sextortion — a growing online threat that’s already affected families in Laona, Wabeno, and Crandon.

Lakeland Union High School wraps its spring musical this weekend with “Once Upon a Mattress,” a quirky fairy-tale comedy showcasing months of student dedication and the power of small-town theater.

As paper mills across Wisconsin shut down, Northwoods logging operations face shrinking markets, longer hauls, and an uncertain future for an industry that’s sustained the region for centuries.

VP JD Vance visited a Plover precision machining facility to rally support for Republican midterm candidates, while protesters questioned economic claims. The event highlighted manufacturing’s role in Wisconsin’s political future.

Second-generation Holocaust survivors brought powerful family stories to Wausau high school students, connecting historical tragedy to present-day courage and resilience.

Teressa Gray honors her father’s 1940s boxing legacy with Corvino’s Boxing Club in Eagle River, teaching strength and resilience to over 50 members — mostly women — in Wisconsin’s Northwoods.

Frank Coffen and Sylvia Knust are opening Island City Acoustics in Minocqua this March—a beginner-friendly music shop featuring acoustic instruments, open mics, and jam sessions where everyone’s welcome, even if you’ve never picked up a guitar.

January 2026 housing data shows Northwoods home prices jumped to $375,000 median while listings dropped 11%, creating challenges for first-time buyers and local workers.

Paper mill closures across Wisconsin are forcing Northwoods loggers to haul timber farther, compete harder for contracts, and question whether their century-old industry can survive the next decade.

The Up North Community Expo returns to Rhinelander’s Hodag Dome on March 5, bringing together 91 exhibitors, 29 hiring businesses, and community members from seven Northwoods counties for free networking, job opportunities, and discovering local resources.

VP JD Vance’s visit to a Plover machining facility sparked debates about manufacturing jobs, economic policy, and what national politics means for Northwoods communities heading into midterms.

The Mosinee Indians girls basketball team rebounded from a 5-4 start to win the Great Northern Conference title and earn a #3 playoff seed. Now they’re chasing the school’s first state championship since 2000.