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Wisconsin Historical Society/NPRGeo Rutherford's "Spooky Lake Month" highlights the world's most eerie and unusual bodies of water —including some right here in Wisconsin. -
Rhinelander Daily News Photo Negative Archive/Pioneer Park Historical ComplexOn July 26th, 1956, a small delegation of women’s groups and community organizations gathered at the Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport to meet an incoming flight. When the Douglas DC-3 landed, out stepped one of the most recognizable advertising characters in America. Aunt Jemima had arrived in the Northwoods.
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The Northwoods Forest History Experience opened in Vilas County this summer.It’s a joint project of the North Lakeland Discovery Center and Manitowish Waters Historical Society. -
A new Hodag now greets people on the corner of Anderson and Brown Street in Downtown Rhinelander.The Iron Hodag was unveiled Friday. -
Every summer, local water ski shows dazzle crowds with their acrobatic feats on the lakes.A local filmmaker documented one local team’s road to state champsionships while dealing the potential loss of their ski site. -
The Elcho Historical Society has been working for nearly seven years to raise funds and restore the old Grange Hall in town.It will be celebrating the grand opening this 4th of July. -
Land O’Lakes is hosting a week of activities in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States. -
Some of the events tied to the workshop are open to the public. -
Kerry Bloedorn was appointed to the board by Governor Tony Evers. -
The Northwoods Pride Festival is celebrating its 10th year tomorrow.The family-friendly festival has grown a lot in the last decade. -
The oldest logging museum in the nation is located in Rhinelander. The Pioneer Park Historical Complex opened in 1932 and was moved to its current location in 1955. -
Alex Bobidosh was born September 9, 1890, at Lac du Flambeau, and his life would end up touching some big moments in American history, all while staying connected to the Northwoods of Wisconsin where he was born and raised.
