NewsTri-County Council Reopens in Rhinelander After Rebuild
After a temporary closure last summer, Tri-County Council on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault has reopened in Rhinelander with new staff and a mission to expand services across Forest, Oneida, and Vilas counties.
Northwoods Drifter|03.05.2026
NewsPhillips Dental Practice Pioneers New TMJ Pain Treatment
Northwoods Dentistry in Phillips becomes Wisconsin’s first dental practice to offer Emface, an FDA-cleared treatment using gentle electrical pulses and heat to relieve TMJ pain without surgery.
Northwoods Drifter|03.05.2026
NewsNew Sledding Hill Opens in Crandon After 20-Year Wait
After 20 years of planning, the Forest County Potawatomi Community opens a new sledding hill in Crandon, giving Northwoods youth a long-awaited place for winter fun and outdoor recreation.
Northwoods Drifter|03.05.2026
NewsHighway 70 Multi-Use Path Debate Splits Minocqua Community
Minocqua’s proposed Highway 70 multi-use path has snowmobilers, ATV riders, and cyclists debating which side of the road serves the community best.
Northwoods Drifter|03.05.2026
NewsEagle River’s Snowmobile Headquarters Seeks New Leadership
After 19 years leading Eagle River’s World Snowmobile Headquarters, CEO Tom Anderson is seeking a successor to bring fresh vision to the iconic museum that sits at the heart of snowmobile country.
Northwoods Drifter|03.05.2026
NewsWhat 300 Inches of Snow Looks Like: Lessons from Up North
Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula is set to hit 300 inches of snow this winter. What can the Northwoods learn from their approach to extreme weather tourism?
Northwoods Drifter|03.05.2026
NewsWausau’s Kevin Hermening Reflects on Iran Crisis 47 Years Later
Wausau resident Kevin Hermening, the youngest Marine held during the 1979 Iran Hostage Crisis, reflects on 444 days of captivity and recent U.S.-Iran tensions from his Northwoods perspective.
Northwoods Drifter|03.04.2026
NewsFighting Back: How Northwoods Residents Can Stop Invasive Species
From buckthorn choking our forests to wild parsnip along hiking trails, invasive species threaten the Northwoods we love. Here’s how DNR specialists and everyday residents are fighting back with everything from drones to boot brushes.
Northwoods Drifter|03.04.2026
NewsRhinelander YMCA Raises Funds to Keep Fitness Accessible
The YMCA of the Northwoods distributed nearly $250,000 in scholarships last year, ensuring no Rhinelander resident gets turned away from fitness and wellness programs due to cost.
Northwoods Drifter|03.04.2026
NewsTomahawk Fellowship Brings Creative Community to Neurodivergent Young Adults
A Milwaukee nonprofit’s fellowship program brings creative community and belonging to neurodivergent young adults in Tomahawk, meeting twice monthly at the public library to build connections through art.
Northwoods Drifter|03.03.2026
NewsCrandon Teen’s Coffee Hustle Shows What Northwoods Grit Looks Like
A 16-year-old Crandon entrepreneur is running Ravens Mobile Café while juggling school, proving that Northwoods grit starts young. His next move? A food truck for summer.
Northwoods Drifter|03.03.2026
NewsGleason’s Skaar Family Farm Opens New Coffee House & Market
Skaar Family Farm transforms a former Gleason restaurant into a 1,600-square-foot market and coffee house, creating a community hub that bets on growth in a town facing population decline.
Northwoods Drifter|03.03.2026