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Aspirus Wausau Hospital breaks ground on a $227 million expansion adding 48 beds, enhanced cardiac care, and advanced cancer treatment — the largest healthcare investment in Northwoods history.

When Tomahawk’s Todd Nicklaus honored his late father at the Lincoln Memorial, he completed an Honor Flight journey that never was — and reminded the Northwoods why these missions matter.

After a late April tornado damaged Riverside Elementary in Ringle, this Northwoods community rallied to reopen school in just eight days — a story of quick repairs, neighbor helping neighbor, and 460 students back where they belong.

At 93 and legally blind, Rhinelander’s Larry Rappley still runs his tractor, splits firewood, and donates proceeds to homeless veterans — embodying the Northwoods spirit of resilience and community service.

Three Lakes High School senior Ethan Potrykus heads to Lithuania in June for the World Cup Pankration Championships, carrying Northwoods grit to the international stage.

Rhinelander’s eighth annual Recreational Rodeo sent 200 third graders home with bike helmets and outdoor skills, blending safety education with hands-on summer prep at the YMCA of the Northwoods.

D.C. Everest senior Alexander Jelen earned a perfect score at the UWSP Math Competition for his fourth straight championship, continuing his Weston school’s academic dynasty in the Northwoods.

At 100 years old, Marshfield’s Donald Sleeter visited the Iwo Jima memorial for the first time — returning to the battle that shaped his life 80 years ago.

Tomahawk Public Library brings neighbors together for PBS-funded discussions on freedom and democracy, exploring how Revolutionary War stories shape our understanding of American ideals today.

Rhinelander District Library’s free craft classes are tackling rural isolation and mental health, one upcycled project at a time. Here’s how neighbors are healing through creativity.

At 100 years old, Marshfield Marine veteran Donald Sleeter finally visited the Iwo Jima memorial in D.C. — the battle that wounded him 80 years ago. His Honor Flight reminds us the window to honor WWII heroes is closing fast.

At 93, Rhinelander’s Larry Rappley still logs the Northwoods, splits firewood, and raises funds for homeless veterans—proving age is just a number when you love the work.