Minocqua News

Ten young scholars have made it to the finals of the National Geographic Bee, where they'll compete for a $25,000 college scholarship.

Spring really has sprung and the birds have arrived. The Northwoods Wildlife Center has been receiving numerous reports of sick and dead birds, especially common redpolls, found at bird feeders.

The most devastating drought in years continues to vanish in Wisconsin, as the late winter keeps providing much-needed moisture.

C. W. Hooper established The Lakeland Times in 1891. Due to an expansion in 1981, The Lakeland Time's office is currently located at 510 Chippewa Street, Minocqua, Wisconsin.

There is a strange calm about downtown Minocqua this time of year. The lakes are just now starting to unfreeze and the shops are dark waiting for the summer rush of tourists.

Jean Randall of Ogema and Faye Tamm LaMere of Tomahawk drove 763 miles last June to visit 51 quilt shops scattered across Wisconsin.

Two free Clean Boats, Clean Waters workshops, hosted by the Oneida County Land and Water Department and the University of Wisconsin-Extension, and sponsored by the Wisconsin Lakes Partnership are being planned for in May.

Bailey, a physical education teacher at Everest for nine years, will vie with four other district winners for the distinguished honor of National High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year.

Many Northwoods communities rely heavily on tourism to make the economy thrive. Last year at this time places like Minocqua already had tourists and anglers flocking to the area.

In addition, , which is presented to an outstanding Certified Master Hotel Supplier for their dedication to and innovation within the industry.