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Nicolet College prepares for fall term Vilas County Jail receives national recognition Peaceful protest brings dozens to downtown Wausau Marathon County Administrator supports police efforts to build community relationships

Northwoods sheriffs send help to southern Wisconsin Firefighters from the Northoods battling fires out west Environmental and hunting groups back stewardship program High rating for Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center

Construction work at Saxon Harbor finished years after devastating storm Minocqua Plan Commission opposes hotel plan Security plans for the Oneida County Courthouse discussed School resource officers prepare for a new year

Northwoods National Cemetery dedication Rhinelander Airport acquires PFAS foam containment cart Rhinelander Common Council hears update on Hodag and Pioneer Park Planning Rhinelander School Board approves fall sports Buckatabon Lakes Association uses weevils to help fight invasive species

DNR seeks public comment on ATV/UTV & snowmobile routes at Willow Flowage Body of missing man recovered from Marathon County lake Man found sleeping on school property with gun Attorney General Kaul update on state assault kit backlog Otter Rapids Dam helps control water levels on the Eagle River Chain

Wisconsin’s Unemployment rate falls to 7 percent in July League of Women Voters of the Northwoods reflects on 100-year anniversary of gaining the right to vote Democratic delegates react to the end of the Democratic National Convention The Marshfield Clinic Health System releases Back to School Guide for parents and students

Unusual convention format could have benefits for the Democratic Party Oneida County brings pier rules in line with state requirements Three Lakes wants input on the future of the community YMCA plans for changed needs for families before and after school

Community garden concept approved at Nicolet Area Technical College Vilas County records its first COVID-19 death Woman killed in Oneida County ATV accident Conservation group disappointed with lack of legislative action

Surveys show prevalence of West Nile Virus in ruffed grouse Less travel leads to lower gas prices Northland Pines School District will start with in-person classes Billboard in Merrill thanks essential workers

Help needed for major projects at Pioneer Park Historical Complex in Rhinelander Nicolet College staff to speak at conference on online learning Man dies after fall at waterfall in Gogebic County Work at Verso Paper Mill slows as plant idles