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Michelle Drew

Founder and editor of Northwoods Pulse. Award-winning journalist and photographer.

Boulder Junction's 'Glide' Nabs Inaugural Innovation Award

Boulder Junction's 'Glide' Nabs Inaugural Innovation Award

The Town of Boulder Junction Parks and Recreation Department has been honored with the 2025 Wisconsin Governor’s Outdoor Industry Awards – First Ascent Award for Innovation for the creation of the Glide Skating Ribbon at Boulder Junction Winter Park. The First Ascent Award for Innovation recognizes a community-led approach to

Five Incarcerated Students Celebrate Graduation at Oneida County Jail

Five Incarcerated Students Celebrate Graduation at Oneida County Jail

Five incarcerated students at Oneida County Jail celebrated earning their high school diplomas at a graduation ceremony in June, which looked a little bit different than most high school graduations. A small group of current students and staff gathered in the stark library. Chairs were arranged in a circle, and

Grape-Stomping Fun Part of Historical Society Fundraiser

Plans are in place for the Eagle River Historical Society's (ERHS) big summer event and fundraiser which will take on a new look for 2025. ERHS Executive Director Vito Bortolotti said that traditionally, the society holds a 1920s-themed gathering at Eagle Waters Resort but is switching it up

Woodruff Man to be Inducted Into Snomo HOF

The International Snowmobile Hall of Fame (ISHOF) has officially announced its inductees for its Class of 2025, including a Woodruff man who has dedicated his life to creating quality trails. The hall of fame is located here in Eagle River at the World Snowmobile Headquarters, 1521 N. Railroad St. For

Rhinelander Aspirus Expands Urgent Care Hours

Illness and injury can strike at the most inconvenient times, when your regular provider isn't available. Since you can't always plan when you need health care, Aspirus Rhinelander has expanded its Urgent Care hours so you still have access to quality care when and where you

Historic Dome's Ice Plant on 'Borrowed Time'

Thursday's Bourbon & Beer To Raise Vital Funds A critical fundraiser is taking place this Thursday to continue to help fund a new ice plant at Eagle River's historic ice arena, commonly known as the Dome. After nearly four decades of use and patchwork repairs, the

Thousands Pack Downtown for July 4th Parade

Thousands Pack Downtown for July 4th Parade