8/06/2026

N. WISCONSIN - Northern Wisconsin is facing worsening drought, with Iron, Ashland, Vilas, Price, and Oneida counties now experiencing severe drought. Thanks to a shift in the jet stream north caused by an El Niño weather pattern that has begun much earlier than usual. Meteorologists say no widespread rain is expected soon, raising concerns about crop damage, dry pastures and increased wildfire risk. While fire danger is currently rated as moderate, experts warn it could increase if the dry pattern continues, though they don’t expect fires to reach the scale seen recently in Minnesota or Canada.

8/06/2026

IRONWOOD – The Gogebic County Fair starts today running though Sunday in Ironwood.  Today is entry day at the fair.  The petting zoo opens at 11 today.  Carnival rides are back this year opening today at 3, Flag Raising Ceremony is at 4, Live Music by Flashback at 5, Karaoke with Susie Que tonight at 8:30. Breakfast will be served tomorrow morning starting at 6am.  Many improvements have taken place at the fairgrounds in Ironwood over the last year.  The cost is $5 to get into the fair $20 if you want to ride the rides, weekend passes with unlimited rides is $60. 

8/06/2026

IRON RIVER - The Bayfield County Fair starts today and runs through Sunday at the Iron River Fairgrounds, featuring four days of carnival rides, live entertainment and family activities. Nightly grandstand events include bull riding, barrel racing, the Tuff Truck Challenge and the Dirt Dash finale. Admission includes unlimited carnival rides and all grandstand shows. There are also daily attractions, like a petting zoo, magic shows, face painting, 4-H events and live music. Find more information and a complete schedule at bayfieldcountywi.gov or on the Bayfield County Fair Facebook page.