3/24/2026

N. WISCONSIN – Spring is technically here and the Open Water fishing season is almost here.  Be aware of some changes the DNR has implemented.  Traditionally, Northern Wisconsin Musky season has begun on Memorial Day weekend. This year, the DNR has moved that date to the first Saturday in May.  The musky season will begin statewide on May 2.  About 67,000 muskies are harvested every year with many catching and releasing their catch.   

3/24/2026

UPPER MICHIGAN - For high school seniors, college application season can be stressful, but for students in rural communities, the challenges can involve more than deadlines and essays. Experts say rural students face a range of challenges when trying to continue their education after graduation. Sheneka Williams, a professor at Michigan State University, specializes in rural education. She says one major issue is that students in small communities are often overlooked in the recruitment process.

                    0:12  "Particularly big state institutions, or highly selective institutions. They are not necessarily doing a deep dive to try and recruit the rural student."

National data reveal about one in five public school students across the nation attend a rural school. Research shows about 90-percent of rural students graduate high school, compared to roughly 82-percent of urban students, but fewer go on to enroll in college.

3/24/2026

WASHBURN - The Care Connections Clinic in Washburn is hosting a free Walk-In Clinic tomorrow, from 3–6 PM. The event is open to everyone and focuses on connecting residents with preventative health care and community resources. This month’s clinic includes memory screenings, health checks, free STI testing, and Narcan training. Regular services include immunizations for uninsured or Medicare patients, blood pressure checks, flu and COVID test kits, pregnancy tests, sharps disposal, and safe medication storage boxes. No appointment is needed. The clinic encourages all local residents to attend and proactively manage their health. For more information, go to www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov and see the Calendar.