NewsLake Tomahawk Snowmobile Crash Shows Trail Risks, Community Response
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.
Northwoods Drifter|02.26.2026
NewsArt Therapy Brings Hope to Memory Loss Families in Rhinelander
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.
Northwoods Drifter|02.26.2026
NewsOver 100 Women Gather for First-Ever Leadership Conference in Crandon
Over 100 Northwoods women gathered in Crandon for the region’s first leadership conference, featuring wellness workshops, professional development, and practical support for women leading businesses, families, and communities.
Northwoods Drifter|02.26.2026
NewsWausau Seeks New City Clerk After Four-Year Tenure Ends
Wausau is hiring a new city clerk after Kaitlyn Bernarde’s resignation ends a four-year tenure managing elections, records, and daily operations at the heart of central Wisconsin’s government hub.
Northwoods Drifter|02.26.2026
NewsTwo New Roundabouts Coming to Highway 8 in Rhinelander
WisDOT will replace two Highway 8 stoplights in Rhinelander with roundabouts starting in April, bringing safety improvements and smoother traffic flow after months of construction detours.
Northwoods Drifter|02.25.2026
NewsTime Travel to the Ice Age: Wausau’s Mammoth Hunter Brings Prehistory to Life
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.
Northwoods Drifter|02.25.2026
NewsWhy Northwoods Dairy Farms Are Disappearing—And Who’s Stepping Up
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.
Northwoods Drifter|02.25.2026
NewsSwinging Through Winter: Woodruff Golf Tournament Benefits Local Nonprofits
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.
Northwoods Drifter|02.25.2026
NewsAshland Library Brings STEM Magic to Valentine’s Family Night
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.
Northwoods Drifter|02.24.2026
News7th District Candidate Forum Coming to Rhinelander March 3
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.
Northwoods Drifter|02.24.2026
NewsMerrill Bar’s Chili Cook-Off Raises $500 for School Lunches
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.
Northwoods Drifter|02.24.2026
NewsWhy Northwoods Fire Departments Bond Over Chili Cook-Offs
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.
Northwoods Drifter|02.24.2026