The Blind Pig in Rhinelander drew over 100 people to Boom Lake for turkey bowling — a quirky winter tradition now adding veteran fundraising to frozen-turkey fun.

Medford dairy farmer Gary Kohn earns statewide recognition in the “Born to Dairy” campaign, showcasing the resourcefulness and dedication of Northwoods family farms that keep Wisconsin’s dairy heritage alive.

A bill banning SNAP users from buying soda and candy could push more Northwoods families away from benefits and toward already-stretched food pantries like Rhinelander’s.

A former Lake Tomahawk carpenter and his wife opened Island City Acoustics in Minocqua, creating a beginner-friendly music hub where even the owners are learning alongside customers.

Three Lakes hosted the Snow Outlaws World Finals, where modified snowmobiles hit 160 mph on a 500-foot frozen track. Teams traveled across the country for this high-stakes drag racing showdown.

Over 100 people gathered on frozen Boom Lake as the Blind Pig hosted turkey bowling in Rhinelander, sliding frozen turkeys toward pins in a quirky winter tradition that’s becoming a community staple.

The Forest County Potawatomi Community is partnering with local law enforcement to educate Northwoods parents about sextortion — a growing online threat that’s already affected families in Laona, Wabeno, and Crandon.

Lakeland Union High School wraps its spring musical this weekend with “Once Upon a Mattress,” a quirky fairy-tale comedy showcasing months of student dedication and the power of small-town theater.

As paper mills across Wisconsin shut down, Northwoods logging operations face shrinking markets, longer hauls, and an uncertain future for an industry that’s sustained the region for centuries.

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.

Second-generation Holocaust survivors brought powerful family stories to Wausau high school students, connecting historical tragedy to present-day courage and resilience.

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.