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 US 2 was used as a reroute for 2022 after property owners for a segment of the trail rescinded their easement.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
The Vilas County Economic Development Corporation has been given a grant to assist new businesses and entrepreneurs in Northern Wisconsin. The Lake of the Torches Resort Casino and the Lac du Flambeau Business Development Corporation awarded the VCEDC $4,000. VCEDC chairman Jim Tuckwell said the partnership continues to help promote business education, mentorship and building … Read more
Voters will have at least two millage proposals to vote on when the polls in Iron County open on February 27th. The IronMountainDailyNews says the county board put forth 1.25 mills for the Iron county Central Dispatch/911 service for four years, as the current mill expires in 2024. There is also a 1.5 mill that … Read more
The Iron County Board of Commissioners at their last meeting voted to place just over $83,500 in Opioid Settlement funds into 2023 budget. Because of the nature of the funding, there are restrictions, the county is looking at using them for drug counseling in jail. The board also discussed damage to the restrooms at the … Read more