Wausau’s Sean Sullivan brings Ice Age history to life across Wisconsin with hands-on archaeology programs featuring woolly mammoth hunts, Stone Age tools, and the prehistoric past that shaped the Northwoods.

Small Northwoods dairy farms are vanishing as Wisconsin’s herd count drops to 5,100—half what existed a decade ago. Yet one Price County operation offers hope through an unusual succession plan that could preserve a fading way of life.

Lakeland Fitness & Golf’s third annual winter virtual golf tournament lets Northwoods players swing through 100+ courses while raising thousands for local nonprofits. Registration open through March.

Vaughn Public Library in Ashland drew families for a Valentine’s night mixing Borax crystal experiments, art projects, and live banjo music—proving small-town libraries remain community heartbeats even during major renovations.

Three Democratic candidates competing for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District will face voters at a Rhinelander forum March 3rd, offering Northwoods residents a chance to shape representation in this rare open-seat race.

All Aboard bar in Merrill raised over $500 through a chili cook-off to help students with overdue lunch accounts. It’s community fundraising at its best — simple, effective, and rooted in taking care of neighbors.

The Nokomis Fire Station’s annual chili cookoff brings Northwoods fire departments together for more than competition — it builds the relationships that make rural emergency response work when seconds count.

The Boys and Girls Club in Antigo secured $1 million in federal funding for a new facility, but needs $4 million more from the community to replace its aging building and expand programs for hundreds of Langlade County youth.

The Mammoth Hunter brings Ice Age history to life across Wisconsin with hands-on archaeology programs. Based in Wausau, Sean Sullivan’s mobile museum connects Northwoods communities to 15,000 years of local heritage.

From Tomahawk to Merrill, Northwoods libraries serve as community hubs delivering far more than books — with 28,000 visits serving just 3,500 residents, they’re lifelines for connection and access.

Eagle River’s Legend Laps event opens the World Championship Derby Complex ice oval to dreamers and veterans alike, raising funds for snowmobile history while honoring the racing community’s unbreakable bonds.

Tomahawk residents will elect a new mayor April 7 for the first time in a decade, choosing between businessman Michael Habeck and Lions Club leader Jeffrey Koth as they navigate affordability and infrastructure challenges.