Marathon City’s new $4.2M sports complex opened after six years of community fundraising, transforming farmland into ballfields, courts, and a playground that signals the village’s commitment to young families.

Bob Krueger brought lunar colonization science to Minocqua Public Library this week, discussing moon resources and NASA’s timeline for permanent bases by 2035.

Oneida County’s invasive species poster contest drew a record 676 student entries, turning young Northwoods learners into conservation teachers who spread the word about threats to our lakes and forests.

The Hagar House in Wausau is creating a legacy wall where families can honor mothers while supporting single moms working toward independence through the shelter’s expansion campaign.

Going native might be the secret to easier Northwoods gardening. Learn why plants like Jacob’s Ladder and Wild Columbine thrive where imports fail — and how to start your own native garden.

Wild Instincts in Rhinelander is caring for 100+ orphaned baby animals this spring, from squirrels to “Chucklets,” as yard work season collides with wildlife nesting.

State Senator Kelda Roys brought her gubernatorial campaign to Rhinelander, focusing on affordability and health care access. Northwoods voters are proving pivotal in Wisconsin’s open primary race.

Oneida County’s annual invasive species poster contest drew a record 676 student submissions this year, turning young artists into conservation educators spreading awareness about threats to Northwoods lakes and forests.

A Marathon County community battles PFAS contamination from 3M’s quarry operations, where “forever chemicals” spread through fill material used on roads and properties across the Northwoods.

Since the 1990s, Northwoods hospitals have turned fishing hook mishaps into folklore with the People Catcher’s Club — where ER patients earn membership cards, bobber pins, and a place in quirky glass displays.

Minocqua Furniture’s Rebecca Brusch created a solution to sparse blood donation options in the Northwoods, partnering with Versiti to bring lifesaving convenience to Highway 51.

Central Wisconsin’s red granite gravel roads are drawing thousands of cyclists and millions in tourism dollars. Here’s why the Northwoods gravel biking boom is just getting started.