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Wolves vs. hounds in Washburn County
STINNETT — On Sept. 14 in Washburn County’s Town of Stinnett, bear hunters lost three of their Plott hounds to wolf depredation. This incident is the 30th report of confirmed or probable wolf depredations in the northwest counties of Douglas, Bayfield, Sawyer, Ashland, Burnett and Washburn counties. Douglas County recorded 13 of the incidents. The federal Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services is the agency the Wisconsin DNR contracts with to investigate incidents of wildlife damage complaints. In Wisconsin, this often involves wolves. The WDNR responded...
Acoustic duo Daniels & Baker to perform at Erika Quam Theatre
SHELL LAKE — The Erika Quam Memorial Theatre in Shell Lake will host a special performance by acoustic duo Daniels & Baker on Friday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m. The concert promises an evening of bluegrass, folk, jazz and original music from this talented pair with deep roots in the area. Daniels & Baker, consisting of Jackie Rae Daniels and Nate Baker, have been making music together for over a decade. Known for their musical chemistry and unique arrangements of classic tunes, the duo brings...
Spooner author publishes photography book
SPOONER — “Change Your Underwear,” a new book by Joe Hendershot, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc. “Change Your Underwear” captures life through street photography in multiple locations across decades. Inside, you’ll find snippets of humanity, captured at a fraction of a second. Author Hendershrot hopes readers will relate to his images and refer them to find their own place in the world, and that photographers will consider his advice on preparedness to inform their unique work. ...
Spooner Municipal Utilities celebrates Power Week Oct. 6-12
SPOONER — Spooner Municipal Utilities is celebrating Public Power Week 2024 Oct. 6-12, along with 80 other community-owned, not-for-profit electric utilities across Wisconsin. “We are proud to be community powered,” said Spooner Municipal Utilities Supt. Gary Johnson. “Public power puts the people of Spooner first, and Public Power Week gives us the chance to emphasize the advantages of locally grown, locally owned power to our citizens. “Our service is reliable...
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