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Modified 1 min ago at 1 min ago World-Famous or Legendary  Muskie “Hotspots” – Part XI by Larry Ramsell, Muskellunge Historian Had a request, and since actual “hotspots” have been growing dim, I’ll honor a request and discuss a lake that created a furor in the late ‘70’s and early ‘80’s and beyond. We are going to be talking about Giant muskie catches from “The Goon”, aka Wabigoon Lake in Northwestern Ontario, Canada, near Dryden. Wabigoon Lake, Ontario. While “The Goon” has always had big muskies, it was a relative “unknown” for a few reasons. First off, it w...

Coon is struggling to find enough employees this season. “It’s always hard just because of the nature of seasonal business, but this year seems especially hard,” he said. “Everything is way busier than it typically is, and being short staffed is not a good thing in that landscape.” Coon is not alone; other local business owners across the Northwoods are in a similar position. Credit Coontail Facebook The U.S. government recently reported that employers added 266,000 jobs in April. That’s a step in the right direction toward economic recovery, but those gains fell far short of what...

Northwoods Lake View features photos from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources this week, along with one from the Minocqua Museum. Pick up a copy Thursdays through the summer in the Lakeland area!

Colorado is home to a new type of skyline. One that includes sustainable and affordable housing. Several Colorado developers are forgoing fossil fuels and building all-electric, affordable housing units. These developers view all-electric as an attractive option for both new developments and retrofits due to the positive climate impact and cost saving potential, demonstrating the feasibility of the technology even in a colder climate. All-electric housing can help improve indoor air quality and lower asthma rates by eliminating gas appliances, as well as increase equity by giving tenants acce...

DNR hiring for seasonal workers at Wisconsin's largest DNR-managed state park oneidacountywi.com and last updated 2021-04-29 21:15:37-04 The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is filling positions in its seasonal workforce at the largest DNR-managed property in the state. The DHR is hiring at the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest spread across three counties near the towns of Woodruff, Minocqua and Boulder Junction. Wages range from $12 - $18.69 per hour, the DNR said in a statement Thursday. "If you enjoy being outdoors, maintaining our pristine natural resources and serv...