The Mole Lake Sokaogon Chippewa Community is partnering with Nicolet College and the state Department of Workforce Development to launch an apprenticeship program to help train workers needed for a high-speed internet project.

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When completed, the 10-mile River Trail would connect the end of the Heart of Vilas County trail in St. Germain to the end of the Three-Eagle Trail in Eagle River.

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Eau Claire Artist Don Gaber created The Iron Hodag sculpture with metal pieces donated by Rhinelander area businesses and people.

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Eighty years ago, the DNR, which was the Wisconsin Conservation Commission at the time, set aside five lakes creating the Northern Highland Fishery Research Area. Any angler who's fished on these lakes has reported back things like what they were fishing for, the lure they used and catch rates.

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Bwadwét Innovation Community is offering a new entrepreneurial training program for members of the Forest County Potawatomi, with classes ranging from marketing to legal readiness to financing.

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