The holiday season is underway, and this Saturday the Northwoods Winter Wonderland is happening in Mercer. There’s something for everyone to celebrate the season in Mercer. The Candy Cane Christmas Parade begins with the lineup at 3 starting at the DNR Ranger Station. At the end of the parade, Santa and Mrs. Claus will stop … Read more
There will be a virtual information session via Zoom today at 4 p.m. regarding the installation of a new water-intake pipeline in Lake Superior to supply Ashland with water. TheAshlandDailyPress reports the new line would replace an inlet installed in the late 1800’s that has well exceeded its natural life. That 26” inlet pipe is … Read more
A Lac du Flambeau man has appeared in Vilas County Court via video and pleaded not guilty in the fatal stabbing death of another man in mid-August. Matthew Allen Jr. entered his plea of not guilty in the death of Joshua Hart. When Lac du Flambeau police arrived at Hart’s residence, Hart was still conscious … Read more
Phase 2 of the renovation project at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital is now complete. The renovation included the intensive care unit, including ICU patient rooms, medical-surgical rooms, nurses station, patient lift and new isolation technology that allows for the separation of all intensive care suites, which will protect the building structure and offer optimum cooling heating … Read more
The Ashland man accused of shooting two men in October has been ordered to stand trial. TheAshlandDailyPress reports Nathan “Freddie” Monkelien is charged with two counts of first degree homocide in the shooting deaths of brothers Manuel and Luis Garcia Salas of Veracruz, Mexico, outside a bar. He’s also charged with resisting arrest and disorderly … Read more
In a unanimous vote earlier in the month, construction site plans for a three story apartment building with 45 units and commercial space on the first floor have been approved by the Ironwood Planning Commission. TheDailyGlobe reports Cinnaire Solutions, a non-profit housing group, plans on 31 one bedroom units and 14 two bedroom units. The … Read more
The Jack Frost Festival is underway in Ironwood. TheDailyGlobe reports the lighting of the community tree in Depot Park kicked things off, and events continue through the end of the month and into December. According to TheDailyGlobe, this Friday is Frost Friday and the ’festivities begin with Make and Take Crafts at the Ironwood Carnegie … Read more
A crash earlier in the month has claimed the life of a man from Ashland. TheAshlandDailyPress reports H. Kevin Greene drove off Highway 13 near Butterworth Road and rolled, coming to rest on the roof of his vehicle on the 12th. Greene was thrown from the vehicle, and was helicoptered to Essentia Health St Marys … Read more
“The owner of the Minoqua Brewing Company has been notified that he violated the terms of this policy, and two of his insurance companies have said they have no obligation to defend him or pay the costs of the verdict or the judgement against him. Kirk Bangstad was found guilty of defamation of the published … Read more
The Wakefield City Council has voted unanimously to allow the use of Old US-2 as a segment of snowmobile 2 again this season. US 2 was used as a reroute for 2022 after property owners for a segment of the trail rescinded their easement. Although there were some hitches during the use last year, the … Read more