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Northland College leaders say campus will remain open
Northland College in Ashland announced Wednesday it will remain open after restructuring its curriculum and operations to keep the campus going beyond the academic year. Six weeks ago, college leaders said the campus needed to raise $12 million by April 3 to avoid closing its doors due to insufficient resources to continue operations. A day after that deadline, the college declared a financial emergency and last-minute efforts to retool its curriculum and operations after drawing in around $1.5 million.
Washburn playground to get new equipment; Local group raising funds for project
Deb Terry has fond memories of going to Thompson’s West End Park as a child and playing on the playground. The longtime Washburn resident went on to take her kids there, and now her grandkids are playing there, too. As time passed, however, the equipment has worn out and the playground needs to be replaced, she said. ...
New mural located inside Ashland Walmart highlights local landmarks
Shoppers at Walmart may have noticed a new splash of color. A new mural has been installed inside the grocery entrance as part of the store’s ongoing renovation. The artist behind the mural is Amelia Kaiser, who recently moved to the Minnesota north woods from the Pacific Northwest. Kaiser was selected from a pool of artists and given just 10 days to come up with a design and create the mural. Making it more challenging, she said, was that it couldn’t be in the style...
City by City: Rice Lake, Arrowhead, Washburn
Rice Lake, Minn.- The St. Louis County Historical Society is hosting a memorial run on Saturday. The 5k run-walk will be held in memory of Command Sergeant Major John S. Werner. CSM Werner was the first mayor of Rice Lake, Boy Scout troopmaster, mechanic, and of course veteran, with over 40 years of service. Unfortunately, Werner passed away this March. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Veterans Memorial Hall which leaders say Werner cared about deeply. Registration is $30 and the run will be held at the Other Place Bar and Grill.
The H Window Company acquires local business
The H Window Company in Ashland acquired the Larson-Juhl’s Ashland facility earlier this month. This partnership will enable H Window to expand operations, increase quality, and maintain careers in the Ashland community, according to news release from the company. All 15 of Larson Juhl’s Ashland employees will become H Window employees. H Window will continue to operate from its current facility and plans to integrate some processes over to the...
56-inch musky caught by Ashland resident
GREEN BAY — When Ashland resident and Mark Mackey’s brother called inviting him to come over to the Peshtigo River for some walleye fishing, he didn’t hesitate. “Bob said, ‘Now’s the time, brother.’ He’s been telling me about the 30-plus-inch walleyes he’s been catching for a few years now and sent a few pictures my way, too, so it didn’t take much to convince me to make the trip,” said Mackey. ...
MMIR event coming up in Ashland on Sunday
Advocates are focused on saying no more, to the serious issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives. Folks made awareness pins, shaped like red dresses, at the Ginanda Gikendaasomin Library back on April 13th. They’ll be handed out to those who attend the event on Sunday, May 5th. Caravans...
Forest Lodge Library seeks to expand
The Forest Lodge Library is writing the next chapter of its history. The library in Cable wants to relocate its “Book House” to make room for an expansion project set to begin next year. Earlier this month, the library’s board of trustees approved an offer to relocate the small cabin next to the library that has been in Cable since the early 20th century. Before the library started using the...
George's Goats for Grammas run-walk held in Cable
The George’s Goats for Grandmas memorial benefit run-walk was held in Cable Saturday April 27, with approximately 124 participants in the 2K, 5K and 5-mile races. The weather was cool and cloudy with light rain. Event coordinator Jim Anderson said “We should be able to provide the orphanage in Kisii $9,000 for a trade school, which will give these orphans some direction after high school, when they will be on...
Laker girls defeat Mellen
SHELL LAKE — In Lakeland West Conference softball, the Shell Lake Lakers took a pair from Mellen on Thursday, April 25. Shell Lake 11, Mellen 6 In game one, Maddie Melton pitched a complete game win, striking out 14 Mellen batters. Melton had control of her fastball and change up all game. “Maddie pitched an...
Volunteer Sandra Nutt Sheds Light on the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Ashland
ASHLAND, WI. — April is National Volunteer Month, and community members like Sandra Nutt are busy preparing for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Ashland. Sandra is a volunteer with the Alzheimer’s Association. She has helped put on the Walk to End Alzheimer’s for the past 10 years.
Glidden, Butternut senior menu
The Ashland County Senior Nutrition Program menu for May at the Sanborn, Mellen, Glidden and Butternut meal sites. May 1: Sweet and sour meatballs, brown rice, tomato and cucumber salad, Asian blend vegetables, pineapple. May 2: Lasagna, romaine side salad w/cucumbers, tomato wedges, ranch dressing, peaches. May 6: Italian meatballs with marinara on penne pasta,...
Canes baseball sweeps Tigers, holds down first place
The Hayward Hurricanes baseball team swept a doubleheader from the Northwestern Tigers Friday April 26 at Iron River to maintain their hold on first place in the Heart O’ North Conference. The Canes entered this week with a record of 9-1 in the conference and were 11-2 overall. The Canes topped the Tigers 8-3 in last Friday’s first game at Iron River. Starting pitcher Nate Harrison threw five innings to...
Motorcyclist remains in critical condition following accident; Names of those involved revealed
The identities of those involved in Sunday’s motorcycle accident have been released. Mathew Dewar, 28, of Saxon sustained serious injuries shortly before 2:30 p.m. Sunday from an accident involving a collision with a car in the town of Sanborn. The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office said Dewar was traveling westbound on Highway 2 when Linda Stone, 74, of Odanah, operating a Toyota Corolla heading eastbound attempted to turn left onto Maple Street. That put Dewar in the path of the motorcyclist. Dewar remains in the hospital in critical condition, while Stone is home recovering from injuries, according to the release. The accident remains under investigation by the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office.
Pet of the week
Hi everyone, I’m Cuddles. I recently found myself back at the rescue after my owner came on hard times. I had a bit of an adjustment period as I don’t like other cats and this place has a lot of cat smells. I also had to get used to some new people caring for me. Once you earn my trust, I’ll show you my friendly, snuggly side. If you are looking for a solo cat for companionship, I’m your gal. I can’t wait to get out of here! Pet of the Week highlights an animal available at the Helping PAWS shelter in Washburn. To learn more about PAWS or view other pets available, visit helpingpawswi.org.
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