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Don’t let sacrifices of WWII veterans be in vain

Taylor County’s last living World War II veteran died this week. John McMurry was 103. McMurry’s story was similar to those of the 16.4 million...

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Don’t let sacrifices of WWII veterans be in vain

Taylor County’s last living World War II veteran died this week. John McMurry was 103. McMurry’s story was similar to those of the 16.4 million...

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Posted on February 11, 2026

Cold Ice, Warm Traditions

The Esadore Area Lake Association betters the lake ecosystem and the community, and they have fun while doing it. This weekend was no exception as the...

Area News

Cold Ice, Warm Traditions

The Esadore Area Lake Association betters the lake ecosystem and the community, and they have fun while doing it. This weekend was no exception as the...

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Posted on February 11, 2026

Kirkley named 2025 Director of the Year by Wisconsin EMS Association

The Wisconsin EMS Association (WEMSA) has named Robert “Bob” Kirkley, director – emergency medical services for Aspirus MedEvac, as its 2025 Dir...

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Kirkley named 2025 Director of the Year by Wisconsin EMS Association

The Wisconsin EMS Association (WEMSA) has named Robert “Bob” Kirkley, director – emergency medical services for Aspirus MedEvac, as its 2025 Dir...

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Posted on February 11, 2026

City room tax commission to crack down on reporting rules

Faced with a growing number of funding requests, members of the city of Medford room tax commission are cracking down on the rules. At the Feb. 10 ...

Area News

City room tax commission to crack down on reporting rules

Faced with a growing number of funding requests, members of the city of Medford room tax commission are cracking down on the rules. At the Feb. 10 ...

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Posted on February 11, 2026

County will continue with grant efforts for proposed shooting range

Taylor County will move forward with plans to reapply for state grant funds for a proposed shooting range in the county forest near Rib Lake. The p...

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County will continue with grant efforts for proposed shooting range

Taylor County will move forward with plans to reapply for state grant funds for a proposed shooting range in the county forest near Rib Lake. The p...

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Posted on February 11, 2026

Mohr Spirit!

Mohr’s Bar and the Spirit community demonstrated what it means to be a neighbor at their 16th Annual Ice Fishing Contest held on Spirit Lake on Satu...

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Mohr Spirit!

Mohr’s Bar and the Spirit community demonstrated what it means to be a neighbor at their 16th Annual Ice Fishing Contest held on Spirit Lake on Satu...

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Posted on February 11, 2026

MEDFORD GIRLS BASKETBALL - Raiders rebound from Friday thumping by blowing out Merrill

Knocked down hard Friday by Great Northern Conference champion Mosinee, the Medford girls basketball team got back on their feet again Tuesday with a ...

Sports

MEDFORD GIRLS BASKETBALL - Raiders rebound from Friday thumping by blowing out Merrill

Knocked down hard Friday by Great Northern Conference champion Mosinee, the Medford girls basketball team got back on their feet again Tuesday with a ...

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Posted on February 11, 2026

WIAA issues boys hoops seed update

The WIAA, on Friday, Feb. 6, released the boys basketball sectional seedings as they stood through game results reported through Feb. 5. In Divisio...

Sports

WIAA issues boys hoops seed update

The WIAA, on Friday, Feb. 6, released the boys basketball sectional seedings as they stood through game results reported through Feb. 5. In Divisio...

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Posted on February 11, 2026

DNR encourages new riders to give snowmobiling a try

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages snowmobile riders to bring a friend along on their next snowmobiling adventure. Feb....

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DNR encourages new riders to give snowmobiling a try

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages snowmobile riders to bring a friend along on their next snowmobiling adventure. Feb....

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Posted on February 11, 2026

Bring antlers, skulls to AK Outdoors for free scoring event

Have you ever wondered just how big your hunting trophy truly is? Here is your chance to find out. On Saturday, Feb. 21, the Wisconsin Buck and Bea...

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Bring antlers, skulls to AK Outdoors for free scoring event

Have you ever wondered just how big your hunting trophy truly is? Here is your chance to find out. On Saturday, Feb. 21, the Wisconsin Buck and Bea...

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Posted on February 11, 2026

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Don’t let sacrifices of WWII veterans be in vain

Don’t let sacrifices of WWII veterans be in vain

Cold Ice, Warm Traditions

Cold Ice, Warm Traditions

Kirkley named 2025 Director of the Year by Wisconsin EMS Association

Kirkley named 2025 Director of the Year by Wisconsin EMS Association

City room tax commission to crack down on reporting rules

City room tax commission to crack down on reporting rules

County will continue with grant efforts for proposed shooting range

County will continue with grant efforts for proposed shooting range

Mohr Spirit!

Mohr Spirit!

MEDFORD GIRLS BASKETBALL - Raiders rebound from Friday thumping by blowing out Merrill

MEDFORD GIRLS BASKETBALL - Raiders rebound from Friday thumping by blowing out Merrill

WIAA issues boys hoops seed update

WIAA issues boys hoops seed update

DNR encourages new riders to give snowmobiling a try

DNR encourages new riders to give snowmobiling a try

Bring antlers, skulls to AK Outdoors for free scoring event

Bring antlers, skulls to AK Outdoors for free scoring event

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