2/03/2026

LUTSEN, MN - The owner of Lutsen lodge, Bryce Campbell, who is charged with fraud and accused of burning down the historic building in 2024 is now suing the insurance company that denied his claim.  In total, the insurance claim placed by Campbell on Lutsen Lodge amounted to at least $16 million.  The Lutsen lodge caught fire in February 2024, resulting in a complete loss of the North Shore hotel on Highway 61.  Campbell is currently facing arson and insurance fraud charges. He’s currently out on bail and has a court appearance coming up next month.  Financial records show Campbell’s company was around $14 million in debt at the time of the fire.

2/03/2026

IRONWOOD - The Wolverine Snowshoe Challenge is underway, participants choose to snowshoe up to 6 trails at Wolverine, 10 k ski and/or one snowbike trail.  Snowshoe, ski or bike an entire trail, report the trails completed and your name will be put into a drawing for a door prize. The entire trail loop must be completed in a single day but you may complete different trails on different days. The 10 K ski may be done in parts and reported after all 10K have been completed.  There will be no timing.  The challenge runs until the end of the month.  A link to more details on our website and on the WUPM Facebook page. 

https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Ironwood/WolverineSnowshoeChallenge?fbclid=IwY2xjawPuzndleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFlT1dqOTRvdlloR0JBYnJxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiu40hiTueZahX7jhgANC2hCvnK_vT4AKtExX_iP7kDFWzjbQF4fpK_6FiVi_aem_GiqljZs2wJe-LQQqYay3Aw

2/02/2026

VILAS COUNTY - A Vilas County home on Trails End Road near Land O’ Lakes was destroyed by a devastating overnight fire that started just before 1:00 a.m. Sunday.

Initially reported as a chimney fire, the blaze rapidly spread to the roof, resulting in a total loss despite a massive mutual aid effort. All occupants were able to evacuate safely without injury. The Land O’ Lakes, Conover, Boulder Junction, and Phelps Fire Departments, along with Land O Lakes EMS, WE Energy, and the Vilas County Sheriff’s Office, responded. The cause is under investigation, but preliminary reports point to the chimney.