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.

The 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.

Over 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.

Antigo 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.

A 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.

ArtStart’s monthly SPARK! painting sessions help Northwoods families facing memory loss find joy and connection through creativity, offering free art therapy in downtown Rhinelander.