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Michelle Drew

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

Local Volunteers, Professionals Praised for AIS Prevention Work

A number of conservationists in Vilas and Oneida counties have been recognized for their work in the 2025 Wisconsin Invasive Species Council's Invasive Species Action Awards. Earning honors in the Northwoods are Vilas County Land and Water Lake Conservation Specialist Cathy Higley, Oneida County Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)

Radar Run to Deliver Race Excitement on Big Stone Lake

Big boat energy returns this weekend to Big Stone Lake for the 16th annual Three Lakes Shootout and Radar Run, offering spectators a chance to watch high-powered race boats battle against the radar gun for "Top Gun" honors. New in 2025, organizers have added a multi-engine class for

Registration Open for Downtown Classic Car Show

Buff and shine your classic cars and trucks because the annual Eagle River Car and Truck Show is coming back to downtown for its 45th year this August and registration is now open. Slated for Saturday, Aug. 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Eagle River Area

Free Boat Washes Start Friday to Prevent Spread of Spiny Water Flea

Free Boat Washes Start Friday to Prevent Spread of Spiny Water Flea

Vilas County Land and Water Department will hold a series of free boat washes at popular public landings this summer to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species such as the spiny water flea. The locations of these cleanings have been selected due to their proximity to three Vilas

Smallmouth Bass Fishing to Open in North

Anglers are reminded the 2025-26 smallmouth bass fishing season will open in the Northern Bass Management Zone this Saturday, June 21, and run through March 1, 2026. Vilas and Oneida are two of the counties that comprise the northern zone. While anglers in the southern zone have been able to

Eagle River Family Discovers Silent Threat Lurking in Well Water

Eagle River Family Discovers Silent Threat Lurking in Well Water

Benefit planned this Saturday at Sweetwater to support Tamelings Well water is a prominent source of how people in the Northwoods drink, cook and bathe, but when that water is unknowingly compromised the effects can be disastrous. That's been the reality for one Eagle River family that recently

Fun Under the Tent at Up North Beerfest

Fun Under the Tent at Up North Beerfest