7/27/2026

VILAS COUNTY - A new Northwoods Forest History Experience has opened in Vilas County, bringing forestry history to life inside a restored Civilian Conservation Corps barracks in Manitowish Waters. The exhibits explore forest management from Indigenous practices to modern timber harvesting. The site also features a traditional Ojibwe wigwam and encourages visitors to explore forestry history throughout the Northwoods. The Northwoods Forest History Experience is open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through the summer and by appointment for schools and other groups.

7/27/2026

BOULDER JUNCTION - The Boulder Junction Community Foundation is hosting a free ice cream social and open house tomorrow-Tuesday, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Boulder Junction Fire Department. Guests can enjoy ice cream compliments of the Ice Shanty and root beer courtesy of the Aqualand Ale House, tour the station and learn how foundation grants support local resources, including the volunteer fire department. All ages are welcome. For more information on the Boulder Junction Community Foundation, visit boulderjunctioncf.org or follow on Facebook.

7/27/2026

DETROIT (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate over progressive Abdul El-Sayed. Whitmer said in a video posted on X on Friday that “Just like me, Haley will do whatever it takes to get things done for the people of Michigan.”  Stevens is in a tight nomination race against El-Sayed, who is supported by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. The Aug. 4 primary winner will face Republican Mike Rogers.