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From 1951 to Eisenhower to today, Indian Bowl showcases Ojibwe culture in Wisconsin Northwoods
LAC DU FLAMBEAU – Billed as the centerpiece for Ojibwe cultural sharing and education for the Northwoods, the weekly summer Lac du Flambeau Indian Bowl events have been taking place for almost 75 years. The series of weekly mini pow wows and cultural demonstrations on the Lac du Flambeau Reservation are advertised on TV commercials throughout the Northwoods inviting anyone to visit and learn a little about Ojibwe culture. They have been going on since 1951. ...
Powerball for Monday, July 1, 2024, is a $125 million jackpot. Check your numbers!
After no one matched all five numbers plus the Powerball on Saturday, June 28 the grand prize grew to $125 million for the Monday, July 1 drawing. The winning numbers for Powerball on Monday were 5-9-32-39-55 and the Powerball was 9. Power Play was 2x. The winning numbers for Powerball...
Governor Evers June Dairy Month tour includes a stop at Nordic Creamery in Westby
MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Evers today recapped his visits with dairy farmers, processors, producers, and local community and agricultural industry leaders celebrating June Dairy Month and America’s Dairyland across the state over the month of June. During the visits, Gov. Evers highlighted the strength of the state’s dairy industry as well as efforts and investments by the governor and the Evers Administration to support Wisconsin’s farmers, their families, and the dairy industry over the past five years.
Wisconsin lands $49 million in funding for medical sciences. Baldwin says thousand of jobs possible
More than a dozen Wisconsin businesses, colleges and economic development agencies are slated to share $49 million in federal funding for a medical sciences technology hub expected to create thousands of jobs. The funding, announced Tuesday by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, will focus on biotechnology and personalized medicine at companies and universities which are largely...
City by City: Duluth, Ashland, Ely
DULUTH, Minn. - Volunteers are needed for next week’s Sidewalk Days. The three-day event is Downtown Duluth’s biggest shopping festival of the year. Volunteers are needed to help vendors find their locations and set up. They’ll then stay and enjoy the festivities. Sidewalk Days is open for all to visit and will feature local retailers, restaurants, and musicians. The fun runs from 1st Avenue East to 5th Avenue West on Superior Street starting Wednesday.
Wisconsin Bankers Association Recognizes Iron River Banker Greg Ogren for Board Service
Greg Ogren, president and CEO of Security Bank Shares, Inc. of Iron River, was recently recognized by the Wisconsin Bankers Association for his service to the industry. Ogren joined the WBA Board of Directors in 2021 and served a three-year term. “On behalf of our Association, I would like to thank Greg for his dedication to Wisconsin’s banking industry,” said Rose Oswald Poels, WBA president and CEO, in a release. “His service on the WBA Board has helped foster growth and positive change not only...
New exhibits at Cable-Namakagon Historical Museum
There are new exciting educational exhibits at The Cable — Namakagon Historical Museum (CNHM) in Cable. Discovering and learning about the history of the Northland will give you a sense of belonging! This year the Museum added three new exhibits: Telemark Resort/American Birkebeiner ski race, the Cable School, and the unique Cattail Dolls Collection by Native artist Ramona Morrow, an Ojibwe of Lac Courte Oreilles. Morrow is an Ojibwe woman...
Round Lake Open bass tourney draws 60 anglers
Thirty-one teams, including 60 amateur and semi-pro anglers from around the region and neighboring states, fished in the Hayward Bass Club’s 16th annual Round Lakes Open Sunday June 23. The tournament, held out of Powell’s on Round and Grand Pines Resort, was originated at the invitation of the Original Famous Dave’s. “For a large-scale open bass tournament, the entry fee was set at a relatively low $120 per team to...
New member added to Iron River Library board
The Iron River Public Library board has added a new member. The Bayfield County Board appointed Jan Lee on June 25 as the eighth member of the library board. The appointment comes after two members resigned and were replaced — Board President Cassie Fleming and member Karl Morrin, who served as the representative from the School District of Maple. They were replaced by Rich Nemitz and Wendy Furtak. Not at...
Woman found competent to proceed in Jackson County homicide case
JACKSON COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) - A woman is found competent to proceed in a homicide case that started as a missing person investigation. According to online court records, during a competency hearing on July 2, 2024, 50-year-old Star Myers of Black River Falls was found competent to proceed. Court records...
Bearing bad news, coordinator to seek repairs at Rice Lake dam
It has been 40 years since the gears at work daily on the gates at the Rice Lake Dam were installed, and the bearings in those gears are starting to show their age. Barron County Dam Coordinator Tyler Gruetzmacher spilled news of his concern at both the Barron County Board's Executive and Property committees on Monday. "One of the bearings is not doing too well," Gruetzmacher told members of the...
Scott Johnson is new LCO Health Center administrator
The Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians announced June 7 that they have named Scott Johnson as the new Lac Courte Oreilles Health Center director. “Scott brings with him a wealth of administrative experience and a deep commitment to improving the health and well-being of our community,” The LCO Tribe announced. “His official start date will be June 10, 2024. Please join us in welcoming Scott to his new role and supporting him as he works to enhance our health services.” ...
Mission on Military Hill: Man is cleaning headstones of soldiers buried in Rice Lake cemetery
Slowly the markings on the headstone of the Civil War soldier emerged from beneath the lichen and moss clinging to the granite as it succumbed to a good scrubbing. The late Gilbert King had been laid to rest at Orchard Beach Cemetery at some time, but his headstone’s raised etching yielded scant clues. As was typical of the stones marking the graves of Civil War soldiers, it contained only his name, company and infantry. ...
Link Auto & RV Buys Wisconsin Auto Dealership
Performance Brokerage Services, North America’s highest volume dealership brokerage firm, announced the sale of South Lake Motors in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, to Link Auto & RV. South Lake Motors was founded in 1973 by the grandparents of owner Aaron Resnick. After three decades of owning and operating the dealership, Resnick said, “From start to finish, Paul Kechnie and Emily Bourne of Performance Brokerage Services were great! They listened and were engaged and helpful. A great experience!”
Point-In-Time homeless count begins July 24
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Staff and volunteers from homeless shelters and community organizations will start a count on July 24 of people experiencing homelessness in four counties. According to a news release from the Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council, the count will include Eau Claire, Buffalo, Trempealeau and Jackson...
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