New riders had the chance to learn about snowmobile functions, protective gear, courteous riding practices and more during the recent Sno-Eagles snowmobile safety training course. Boat Sport Marina donated use of a snowmobile to enhance the hands-on learning. Every student successfully completed the course.

Students learn snowmobile safety during Sno-Eagles training course

The Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club recently conducted a Wisconsin DNR Snowmobile Safety Education Class, helping a new group of riders gain the knowledge and skills needed to enjoy Wisconsin’s …

Pines school board approves final tax levy amid busy meeting

The Northland Pines Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting last week and several items were on the agenda for voting, including a motion by board president, Jennifer Payne, to approve …

Veterans Day observances planned

Communities across the Northwoods will gather to observe Veterans Day and honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. military. Area veterans, their families and the public are invited …

John Heusinkveld of Northwoods Land Trust was one of the speakers at the Vilas County Lakes Conservation Partners Meeting last week. Here, he answers questions to attendees during one of the breaks.

Calm waters prevail at recent conservation partners meeting

The Vilas County Land and Water Conservation Department held its annual partners meeting last week in Boulder Junction with reports of lake and river conditions that were generally free from major …

Senior Tyler Vojta was a unanimous first-team selection to the Northwoods Football Conference as a placekicker He was also selected to the first team as a punter. .

Eagles land 11 on NFC all-conference teams

The Northland Pines varsity football team finished another season a few weeks ago, in which they finished tied for fourth in the Northwoods Football Conference and landed 11 players on the …

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Northland Pines to host Great Northern All-Conference Music Festival

The Northland Pines High School Music Department will host the 16th annual Great Northern All-Conference Choir and Band Festival and Concert on Saturday, Nov. 14, in the Northland Pines auditorium. …

Shopping begins this Saturday for Warm The Children

The 2026 Warm The Children season is underway, with shopping for children’s winter clothing set to …
Plum Lake plans grand opening for $4.25 mil community center

The public is welcome to attend the grand opening ceremony of the new Plum Lake Community Center in …
Mole Lake hatchery, clubs band together to bridge DNR muskie-stocking gap

A first of its kind partnership spearheaded by Mole Lake Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and area muskie …
Pines announces plans for new forest classroom

The Northland Pines School District, in partnership with the Northland Pines Community Foundation and …

Vilas, Oneida stay red despite national flips

Results are in and voters in the Northwoods maintained a strong red presence despite what many …
Vilas opens disaster recovery centers to help residents with storm damage claims

A disaster recovery center will open Monday, Nov. 9, in Vilas County to assist residents suffering …
Vilas ATV/UTV trail systems close

The Vilas County summer ATV/UTV trail system and off-highway motorcycle (OHM) trail system have …

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Chicago tribute band Alive Again will perform Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. at the Northland Pines Middle and High School auditorium in Eagle River. The concert is presented by the Headwaters Council for the Performing Arts. —Contributed Photo

Chicago tribute band to perform

Events Calendar

The annual Wi-Does Wine Walk returns to downtown Eagle River on Saturday, Nov. 21, from noon to 4 p.m., featuring wine tastings, shopping specials and 23 participating businesses. —Contributed Photo

Annual Wi-Does Wine Walk to feature wine tastings, shopping specials

HALLOWFEST — Costumed cuties took over downtown Eagle River on Saturday for the annual Hallowfest, featuring trick-or-treating at downtown businesses, a costume contest, a performance by Chain O’ Dance Studio and spooky-season movies at Vilas Cinema. Pictured here, the Eagle River Lions Club, with help from a skeletal friend, had a cauldron of treats and goody bags on hand for trick-or-treaters at the Square. —Staff Photos By CHRISTINA BRANDMEIER

Photos: Hallowfest

COLLECTING CANDY — Costumed kids turned out to take part in the Three Lakes Lions Club Halloween event held Saturday evening at the school. Local businesses, civic groups and individuals handed out candy and other treats to attendees during the annual event. The club also honored Lion Tammy Anderson. —Photos By Rachel Wood

Photos: Three Lakes Lions' Halloween Party

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Nicolet National Bank Senior Spotlight

The Three Lakes varsity girls’ volleyball team competed in the sectional round of the WIAA playoffs last week. Avery Gutbrod is one of four seniors on the Bluejays squad this season. Outside of …

Senior Sam Shrock scored the eventual game-winning goal within the first five minutes of the sectional semifinal contest against Amery last Thursday. The Eagles tacked on two other goals to cushion the lead.

Eagles soar to state tournament behind second-half rally

After advancing through the regional playoff round of the D4 WIAA soccer playoffs a few weeks ago, the Northland Pines varsity soccer team earned a state tournament berth with two sectional wins last …

This was Three Lakes sophomore Bekah Koch close to the finish line as she closed out her run in D3 state competition last weekend in Wisconsin Rapids.

Waltz ends career as state champion;

Three Lakes senior Nolan Waltz has worked for a state cross country title for his whole career, and he finally got it in his fourth trip to the state championships at Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin …

Thompson runs her way to Wisconsin Rapids

Northland Pines freshman Ryleigh Thompson continued her strong freshman cross-country season by qualifying for the 2026 WIAA State Cross Country Meet after placing in the D2 sectional race at …

Lucas Riker, playing in his final game as a member of the Bluejays, battles for a loose ball and completes a pass before being knocked down by a Warrior defender in the regional playoff game last week at Amery High School.

Bluejays exit soccer playoffs with heads high

The Three Lakes-Phelps boys varsity soccer team was eliminated from the WIAA D4 regional playoffs last week following a 6-0 loss to the Warriors of Amery High School. Hopes were high coming into the …

Bluejays advance two to state cross country meet

The Three Lakes-Phelps cross country team celebrated last Saturday at the WIAA D3 sectional race at Rosholt High School, as senior Nolan Waltz and sophomore Bekah Koch qualified as individuals for …

Eagles nearly upset top-seeded Marathon in regional final

The No.4-seeded Northland Pines varsity volleyball team ended its season in heartbreak after pushing top-seeded Marathon to the absolute limit last Saturday on the road in a thrilling five-set …

Senior Jackson Olejniczak chases a ball down as two Washburn defenders close in out of frame.

Eagles continue their push for state tournament

With a big target on its back heading into the playoffs, the Northland Pines varsity boys’ soccer team worked through the regional round last week, which ended with a regional championship plaque …

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Packerland

Fritsch: Finding his calling

“I tend to tell people when they ask, ‘Hey, did your dad ever hold any records?’ Well, yeah, he kicked the 52-yard field goal in New York… and it was just like a snap, a hold, and he was a …

Fritsch: Tuffy arrives, Fritsch departs

“They called him ‘Tuffy’ in his playing days — this Mr. Gene Ronzani, who today became the second head coach in the 31-year history of the Green Bay Packers,” Green Bay Sportswriter Art …

Fritsch: The end of the Lambeau era

Throughout the 1948 and 1949 seasons, Fritsch continued to steadily perform for the Packers under head coach, Curly Lambeau, as the team first slipped to fourth in the Western Division and then …

Fritsch: Tackled by fate

In 1945, Dad had an injury to his knee, and of course you go to the hospital, and you get it taken care of. He had an X-ray done,” explained Ted Fritsch’s son, Tom. “In 1946, he had that …

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Sideline Scoop

Twelve former Packers nominated for 2026 Pro Football HOF

The 128 nominations for the 2026 Pro Hall of Fame were announced last week, which included 12 former Green Bay Packer players. Nominees include receivers Donald Driver and Jordy Nelson, …

Staying in touch with the Windigo

It’s that time of the year again when hockey teams in the North American Hockey League (NAHL) hit the ice for a regular season that will run into April. Normally, I’d be all set with …

Packers completely dismantle the Lions

The Green Bay Packers opened the new NFL season with a dominant 27-13 win over the visiting Detroit Lions last Sunday. It really wasn’t a question of whether Green Bay was going to win, as they …

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Eibner and Busha pose partway through the hunt with Labrador retrievers Ellie and Daisy. .—Photo By the Retired Scribbler

A fine day to hunt pheasants at Laona’s Heritage Hunt Club

A fine day to hunt pheasants at Laona’s Heritage Hunt Club It turns out that getting friends together who share a passion for shotguns, dogs and birds takes nothing more than a phone call, and …

Tournament winner Bill White of Ringle hoists his 48.75-inch muskie caught on Lac Vieux Desert. —Contributed Photos

Phelps muskie tourney draws record number of anglers

Phelps muskie tourney draws record number of anglers Four biggest fish pulled from Lac Vieux Desert The Phelps Chamber of Commerce has announced that Bill White of Ringle is the …

Harmon Marien, a graduate of Northland Pines High School, has secured the title of Angler of the Year in the Northern Division. Here, Marien is shown celebrating his first-ever top-three finish on the Potomac River in Marbury, Maryland.

Marien earns Angler of the Year title in Northern Division series

Eagle River’s Harmon Marien has won Angler of the Year in the Northern Division of the Major League Fishing Toyota Series. This award is based on regular-season points standings across the …

Youth anglers encouraged to participate in Sugar Camp Muskie Classic Sept. 12

Anglers are invited to sign up for the upcoming Sugar Camp Muskie Classic, a one-day catch and release fishing tournament that aims to promote youth participation in the sport of muskie fishing. …

Bonus antlerless tags on sale now

Bonus antlerless harvest authorizations for the 2026 gun deer season are available for purchase online through the Wisconsin DNR’s Go Wild license portal and at license sales locations. …