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Courtesy of the City of MindenWinter holiday festivals have become a regular way to grow revenue for America’s smallest towns. And with more people shopping online, those events are key to pulling people away from their screens and into stores. -
Katie Thoresen/WXPRBack-to-back low-snow winters forced some communities to try something different to give the economy a boost.One of the more successful projects was The Glide in Boulder Junction. The ice-skating ribbon through the woods brought people from around the world to the Northwoods.Now it’s back for a second year.
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As people cross off names on their gift lists, state officials are urging consumers to be cautious when it comes to online shopping.There’s a number of different scams this time of year targeting people’s money and identity. -
According to Mayor Kris Hanus, who is also a county supervisor, the county has been discussing what to do with the building. -
Friday marks start of the what’s considered the biggest shopping time of the year.While many are focused on the best deals they can get from major corporations, local business leaders are encouraging people to think small. -
The annual "Made in the U.S.A." poll showed more than 80% of Americans said they would purchase more American-made products if they saw more of them -
Head Start is a 100% federally funded program with locations all across the country.It primarily focuses on three and four-year-olds from low-income families. -
The Northwoods Alliance for Temporary Housing says most homeless shelters in the area are at or near capacity.More people are needing services as less affordable housing is available.Now the government shutdown is slowing down services that help get people into permanent housing. -
The company has stopped automatic security updates, which affects an estimated 400 million computers worldwide -
The City of Tomahawk and a local developer are seeking state grant funds to help repurpose a downtown building that has been vacant for 15 years. -
50 years ago, the first Rustic Road in Wisconsin received its formal designation.Now, the program is up to 126 roads spanning hundreds of miles across the state. -
The chain announced in a news release they’re making the change after the U.S. Treasury Department’s decision to stop penny production.
