Washburn County Tourism Generates $56 Million Economic Impact in 2025
New State Data Shows Visitor Spending Supported Hundreds of Jobs and Millions in Tax Revenue.
Washburn County Now Hiring: Explore Career Opportunities At WashburnJobs.com
Explore open positions across County departments and apply easily online through the new WashburnJobs.com portal.
Sawyer County Weekly Jail Bookings Report - Jun. 9, 2026
This week's Jail Bookings Report from the Sawyer County Sheriff's Office.
REPORT: Wisconsin Housing Targets Drop as Population Growth Slows
New study says lower housing projections reflect demographic decline.
Spooner Health CEO Mike Schafer to Join Ben & Emily on ‘Make it Make Sense’
Schafer will join Ben Dryden and Emily Gall live on June 4 to help break down complex health care topics.
Northwood Tech Students Capture National BPA Honors
Students earned top-seven national placements while competing against peers from across the country.
NPN: Running Out of Hands: Agricultural Technology and the Future of Wisconsin Farming
Paul Shecklman: America’s Farms Are Running Out of Hands. We Need to Act.
Northwood Tech Celebrates Class of 2026 During Rice Lake Commencement
Northwood Tech honors 167 Rice Lake graduates, marking 115 years of education.
Pig Roast Fundraiser Draws Crowd, Raises Nearly $2,000 for Shell Lake’s 3rd of July Celebration
Community members turned out Saturday to support Shell Lake’s annual fireworks show and street dance festivities.
Emily Gall Wins International Women Entrepreneur Award
Emily Gall of North of Eight Design & Marketing Recognized as Winner at the 8th International Women Entrepreneur Awards.
Spooner Students to Help Decorate Downtown for Memorial Day
Students Partner with Businesses for Patriotic Window Displays.
UW System Awards First Bachelor’s Degrees to Incarcerated Students in More than 50 Years
Workforce Innovation Grant fuels economy and second chances.
Pig Roast Fundraiser May 23 to Support Shell Lake’s 3rd of July Celebration
Fundraiser will help support Shell Lake’s fireworks show and street dance festivities.
Northwood Technical College Celebrates Surgical Technology Apprenticeship Completion
Program expands health care workforce pipeline through WI's first Surgical Technologist Registered Apprenticeship.
Evers, WisDOT Celebrate Dual-Language Highway Signs for Lac Courte Oreilles
New signs display Ojibwemowin and English for the LCO community and Couderay River.
Northwood Tech Apprentices Gain New Pathway To Associate Degrees
Credit for prior learning through the Wisconsin Technical College System helps apprentices earn degrees faster.
Northwood Tech Students Take Top Honors at SkillsUSA State Conference
Four students earn top placements, with two advancing to national competition in Atlanta.
Polk County Treatment Court Celebrates Graduations
Justin & Josh honored for completing the program under Judge Jeffery Anderson after achieving sobriety, stability, & major milestones in their recovery journeys.
Northwoods Marketing Summit Draws Strong Turnout in Siren, Plans Begin for 2027 Return
More than 100 attend inaugural event focused on practical marketing and small-business growth.
Henry Repeating Arms CEO Receives Law Enforcement Honor
Anthony Imperato recognized by NY Fraternal Order of Police lodge as company maintains major presence in Wisconsin.
NPN: Wisconsin Permit Delays Could Be Reduced with New Online Dashboard
Policy network urges broader permitting transparency to help contractors, developers, and energy projects move faster.
Wisconsin Electric Bills Could Drop Under New Stranded Asset Reform Proposal
Northwoods Policy Network backs legislation to stop utilities from charging ratepayers for retired power plants.
Northwood Tech, St. Croix Chippewa Indians Partner On Automotive Technical Diploma Program
Training provides hands-on learning and supports workforce development within the tribal community.
Spooner Health Earns National Recognition with Three Press Ganey Employee Experience Awards
Hospital Achieves 99th Percentile Ranking.
