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Ashland Daily Press

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WVCB-LP brings community radio back to the Bay Area

After more than nine years without one, the Chequamegon Bay area has a community radio station again. WVCB-LP, which calls itself “The Voice of Chequamegon Bay,” went on the air Nov. 7 at 97.7 FM. The nonprofit, low-power station broadcasts with 100 watts from the Ashland transmitter site of Wisconsin Public Radio, and its signal can be heard in most of the Bay Area. “Our programming–music, news, documentary, and discussion–strengthens our sense of place and connection among communities along the South Shore of Lake Superior,” the station’s website, wvcb.org, says. WVCB board member and finance director Tim Pavlish said the idea for a new community station took shape shortly after Northland College’s campus station, WRNC-LP, went off the air in May 2017, a victim of budget cuts. “It sort of felt that we’d never get to the finish line,” Pavlish said. “It’s super exciting, and I am so glad that we have been able to build this out for the community. At this point it is now in the hands of the community to make the station what they want to make of it, to make shows that discuss things that are happening in the area or play their favorite

Ashland, WI · 1d

Ashland Daily Press

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Bay Area conservation projects share more than $310,000 in coastal grants

A 132-acre forest once owned by Northland College, a riverfront parcel next to Big Rock County Park, and a new trail at Lost Creek Falls are among the Bayfield, Ashland, and Douglas county projects sharing more than $310,000 in Wisconsin Coastal Management grants. Wisconsin Department of Administration Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld presented the awards Oct. 28 on the banks of the Sioux River at Big Rock County Park, just outside Washburn. “Every year we award a million dollars in grants to help our coastal communities to enhance public access, education, community planning and support to preserve our wonderful waterways, both for ourselves and for generations to come,” Blumenfeld said. The largest grant, $180,774, will help buy the Maxwell Forest property from Northland College. The purchase will protect and expand public access to 132 acres of undeveloped forest, shoreland, and river bluffs in the White River watershed, which straddles Ashland and Bayfield counties. “This is an amazing opportunity,” said Erica Hannickel, an Ashland County grant writer. “I am so grateful for the Coastal Management program for being able to fund this project. It really was a partnership to be able to protect this land, 132 acres and to work with Landmark Conservancy

Bayfield County, WI · 1d

Minnesota Now

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Parts Of Northern Wisconsin Could See 3 Inches Of Snow This Week

Northern Wisconsin could see its first accumulating snowfall of the season, with up to 3 inches possible in parts of Iron and Ashland counties.

Wisconsin · 3d

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Discover The Michigan Town So Cheap Retirees Swear Social Security Covers Every Single Bill

Nobody expects to find their ideal retirement town by looking at the very tip of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, which is exactly why Ironwood keeps surprising people. This small city tucked against the Wisconsin border has quietly become one of the most genuinely affordable places to retire in the entire Midwest, and the retirees who’ve figured that out aren’t exactly rushing to spread the word.

Ironwood, MI · 1d
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City by City: Iron River, Cotton, Duluth

IRON RIVER, Wis.- The Community Center is hosting their annual Fall Harvest Vendor Show this weekend. That will kick off at 9a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14. The event will host over 30 local vendors all under one roof. Guests can shop from artwork, crafts, gifts and more. There will also be prizes given away throughout the day. The fall harvest vendor show wraps up at 2p.m. that day.

Duluth, MN · 17h

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Elementary school teacher by day, high school football coach by night

As the bell rings and kids rush to the playground at Northern Lights Elementary, gym teacher Nick Long makes his way to the high school to coach the Spartans junior varsity football team. Long is a Spartan alum that graduated in 2016. He was a three sport athlete who played...

Superior, WI · 1d

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Long-stay hotel proposed for Superior in anticipation of bridge replacement

SUPERIOR, Wis. (KQDS-TV) -- A new lodging option could be coming to Superior, just in time for the Blatnik Bridge project. A developer with local ties is proposing a 30-unit long-stay hotel at the corner of Tower Avenue and Fourth Street. Each unit would include a kitchenette, bathroom, and closet...

Superior, WI · 19h

Ashland Daily Press

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Stone ending 16-year tenure with Cable Natural History Museum

For Emily Stone, the connections are clear. She traces them past the food web, “a thousand steps farther,” all the way to the stars. “We wouldn’t have iron for our blood unless there were supernovas. Our solar system was made out of the cloud of dust from a previously exploded star,” she said. “Everything just keeps getting recycled. “And then all of that energy that comes in from the sun just keeps getting passed around through all of life, and some of it escapes back into space. Everything’s connected.” After 16 years as naturalist and education director at the Cable Natural History Museum, Stone will leave the job Dec. 31. She is moving to Silver Bay, Minn., to be with her fiance and to take a sabbatical “until the finances run out.” The tagline on her Substack page sums up her worldview: “A shimmering web of relationships connects everything.” Mimi Crandall, a museum board member, called Stone 16 years ago to offer her the job. “We were looking for an education director at the time as well as a naturalist,” Crandall said. “She said, ‘I don’t want to be the education director. I want to be a naturalist. I want

Cable, WI · 3d

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Contaminated soil removed from spill site on Enbridge’s Line 5 in northern Wisconsin

Enbridge crews have been removing contaminated soil at the site of a gas leak on the company’s Line 5 oil and gas pipeline in northern Wisconsin. The Aug. 25 leak occurred as the company has been building a new 41-mile segment of Line 5 around the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa’s reservation in Ashland and Iron counties.

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Hope Haven in Superior could close in 2027 due to funding struggles

SUPERIOR, Wis. (KQDS-TV) -- A nonprofit crisis home in Superior that helps people with addiction and mental health issues is facing closure in 2027 because of a loss in state funding. Hope Haven Peer Respite opened in Superior in July 2025 offering all types of free assistance like food, clothing,...

Superior, WI · 3d

Country Herald

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Minnesota-Wisconsin Weather Alert: Duluth-Superior Snow, 2" Possible Nov 11-15

NWS Tracks Up to 2 Inches of Lake-Effect Snow in Northwest Wisconsin as Duluth Temperatures Drop Into the 20s

Duluth, MN · 2d

Sawyer County Record

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Winter school referendum approved, Town of Hayward proposal rejected

Winter School District voters on Tuesday Nov. 3 passed an operational funding referendum by a vote of 1,174 ‘Yes’ to 546 ‘No.’ The school, with a current enrollment of approximately 220 students, is facing an $890,000 deficit to balance the budget, driven by declining enrollment and flat state funding. The school district has taken from their fund balance, but that will be depleted by next year. The Nov. 3 referendum asked voters to approve an additional $1.5 million for each of the next four years beginning in 2026-27. Funds would be used for costs associated with school safety, sustaining or updating curriculum and programs, deferred facility maintenance and staffing. According to an information booklet published by the school, “We cannot continue to provide essential programs and curriculum, continue with deferred maintenance projects, hire, develop, and retain quality staff members within the District’s allowable revenue limit.” Town of Hayward Town of Hayward voters rejected a facilities referendum proposal asking if the town should borrow up to $9 million to renovate the existing town hall and build a new fire station and highway department facility, with a vote of 1,067 ‘No’ to 657 ‘Yes.’ Sawyer County Other Sawyer County vote totals from

Hayward, WI · 2d

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Superior’s Possible Water Acquisition

Oct. 14 the UW-Superior Changemakers hosted a public open forum to discuss the issue, how it affects citizens, how local government is reacting to it, and to take questions about the idea of the City of Superior acquiring the ownership of water owned and used by citizens. The City of...

Superior, WI · 3d

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Voters give some Wisconsin school districts a financial lifeline, others face dire cuts

Voters in Sawyer County kept the small, rural school district of Winter alive by passing an operational referendum in the November midterm election. District leaders were preparing to dissolve the district if voters had rejected the tax levy increase. Other districts that failed referendums are facing the same threat, as...

Wisconsin · 21h

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Pearl Harbor documentary honors Wisconsin Man whose warning went unanswered

SUPERIOR, Wis. (KQDS-TV) -- On Veterans Day, a special screening of the documentary titled, "The Pearl Harbor Prophet," made its debut at the Richard I. Bong Museum in Superior. The documentary tells the story of George Harmon, a former mayor of Spooner, Wis., who wrote a letter to then-President Roosevelt...

Superior, WI · 1d

Sawyer County Record

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Hayward Chamber presents annual business, service awards

The Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce held their 26th annual membership awards banquet Thursday Nov. 5 at The Steakhouse & Lodge. The Chamber recognized the outstanding businesses, individuals, and organizations whose dedication, leadership and contributions help make the Hayward area a special place to live, work and play. In a speech titled “Keep the Standard High, Hayward,” Chamber Executive Director Chris Ruckdaschel said that “What makes a community special isn’t simply what it has. It’s what its people choose to do with what they have.” Ruckdaschel said that prior to moving here from Indianapolis 11 years ago, “Like so many others, we already loved this area as a vacation destination. We knew about the lakes, the forests, the trails, and the natural beauty. “But what we didn’t fully appreciate at the time was something that I would argue is even more special,” he said: —“The people who make this community what it is. —“The business owners who take risks to pursue their dreams. —“The employees who take pride in their work. —“The volunteers who show up, year after year, without expecting recognition. —“And the organizations and individuals who quietly make a difference in the lives of others. “Sometimes we’re so

Hayward, WI · 2d

Spooner Advocate

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County goes over proposed 2026-27 budget

SHELL LAKE — The Washburn County Finance Committee held its public hearing on the 2027 proposed budget on Thursday, Nov. 5. Chair Stephen Smith presented the budget summary, which proposed a levy against all taxable property for $11,942,491 for county purposes, as specifically enumerated in the 2027 budget. The proposed mill rate is $2.249 per $1,000 of equalized valuation. The mill rate this year is lower than 2026, which was $2.40. During public comment, Linda Zillmer of the Village of Birchwood thanked all the county departments and staff for their work. However, she noted that no other County Board supervisors were present beyond the Finance Committee members that night. “This is one of the most important documents a county can adopt,” she said. She said it would be helpful to have the TV screens in the board room display the information when presenting the budget. She said other counties have a budget presentation with exhibits for the full board. Zillmer also suggested creating a full-time nutrition/wellness educator position and cutting the Washburn County Tourism Association budget to add this position. She said some items suggested for the budget failed due to lack of a second motion in discussions at previous

Washburn County, WI · 2d

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EPA, Superior utility plan cleanup of 19th-century gas plant site in Superior Bay

Lake Superior is known for its sparkling and brilliant waters, but not all of it is pristine. Heavy industry dating back to the 19th century has left its mark on the area, with effects still seen today. One that will finally get a thorough cleanup is the C Street Slip in Superior Bay.

Superior, WI · 1d

Sawyer County Record

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Hayward Veteran of Year event honors veterans, supporters

American Legion Post 218 held their annual Veterans Day dinner and recognition program Saturday Nov. 7 at the Hayward Veterans Community Center. They honored Jamie Principe as Veteran of the Year, Theresa Moore as Veterans Auxiliary Member of the Year and Tim Conner for his work with the Sons of the American Legion. Hayward High School graduate and Wisconsin Army National Guard Sgt. Cody Jensen spoke about his service during the current war in the Middle East, as his unit came under fire earlier this year from bomb-carrying Iranian drones while stationed in Bahrain. Jensen enlisted in the Wisconsin Army National Guard combat engineers in January 2009 and served for nine years. He re-enlisted twice starting in 2021. In December 2025, he deployed to Kuwait with Bravo Battery of the 121st Field Artillery in support of Operation Epic Fury. While stationed in Bahrain—a “beautiful country”—in February this year, his unit “took incoming” fire from the enemy, from 200 tactical ballistic missiles and 350 Shahed drones, which are like “flying lawn mowers with 150 pounds of explosives,” Jensen said. “After 230 bunker calls, we stopped counting.” “Thankfully, none of the U.S. service members were killed in action,” Jensen said. “Unfortunately, our

Hayward, WI · 2d