NewsHolocaust Survivors’ Stories Reach Wausau Students at Grand Theater
Second-generation Holocaust survivors brought powerful family stories to Wausau high school students, connecting historical tragedy to present-day courage and resilience.
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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.
NewsSecond-generation Holocaust survivors brought powerful family stories to Wausau high school students, connecting historical tragedy to present-day courage and resilience.
NewsTeressa 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.
NewsFrank 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.
NewsJanuary 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.
NewsPaper 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.
NewsThe 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.
NewsVP 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.
NewsThe 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.
NewsThe Up North Community Expo returns to Rhinelander’s Hodag Dome March 5, bringing 91 exhibitors, 29 hiring businesses, and free family activities across seven Northwoods counties.
NewsOver 100 women gathered in Crandon for the first Northwoods Women’s Leadership Conference, challenging small-town expectations and building connections that strengthen rural communities across Forest County.
NewsAntigo senior Olivia Hofrichter defends her state wrestling title this week in Madison, chasing her sister’s three-championship record while inspiring the next generation of Northwoods female wrestlers.
NewsA Lake Tomahawk snowmobile crash Wednesday night sent one rider to the hospital via MedEvac and led to an OWI arrest, highlighting both community response and trail safety challenges.
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