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Governor visits Hodag Solar Park to highlight progress on clean energy, DNR asks Enbridge to halt work on its Line 5 reroute, first electronic Smokey fire sign in the state dedicated in Minocqua
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Jessie, WXPR's CEO and GM, has been enjoying the Womack Sisters' self-titled August release. The daughters of Womack & Womack, nieces of Bobby Womack, and granddaughters of Sam Cooke blend their soul-music legacy with rich harmonies and a fresh sound.
via WXPR 91.7 FMSeveral women sit at rows of desks working at sewing machines. Wool fabric is piled up on either side of them.
via WXPR 91.7 FMThe first electronic Smokey Bear fire sign in the state is in Minocqua. In a Facebook post, Minocqua Fire and Rescue says a ribbon cutting to celebrate the sign took place Thursday.
via WXPR 91.7 FMFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City of Eagle River Announces Downtown Alley Reconstruction Project EAGLE RIVER, WI – August 28, 2026 – The City of Eagle River will begin reconstruction of four alleys and a parking lot within the Downtown Commercial District on August 31, 2026.
via City of Eagle Riverthat began Tuesday. to Enbridge officials that highlights frustration among state regulators over the lack of details that have been released regarding the gas leak that occurred Tuesday on Enbridge’s Line 5 in Iron County.
via WXPR 91.7 FMGeorge F. Callos Sr., age 81, of Arbor Vitae, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026.
via The Lakeland Times Subscription requiredRonald P. Johnson, age 73, of Rhinelander, passed away unexpectedly on August 22, 2026, at Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital.
via The Northwoods River News Subscription requiredand local efforts to build a clean energy economy. The governor toured the 7.5 megawatt facility while hearing how it and the WEC Energy Group work towards providing clean and renewable energy to Wisconsinites.
via WXPR 91.7 FMNicolet College is inviting area seniors to explore its Learning in Retirement (LIR) program this fall. A release from Nicolet said the program will offer more than 30 classes and events designed to bring fun, diverse and culturally enriching programming to Northwoo...
via Tomahawk Leader Subscription requiredDonald R. Schulpius, 92, of Marshall, formerly of St. Germain, passed away peacefully at home on August 19, 2026.
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