Local gems – people and places we love
The Spooner Fish Hatchery is having a Fish Harvest Open House on Friday, September 25th from 8:30 – 11:00 am. It’s your last chance to see them harvest fish from the ponds for stocking into lakes this year. They’ll have goody bags for kids and you can take a tour of the Hatchery. If you …
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If you like food, make an effort to spend some time in Northwestern Wisconsin this Fall. We have some fun events in the Siren and Webster, WI areas for you! One event worth your investigation is the first annual “Taste of the Trail” on Saturday, September 26th from 2-5pm. It’s a benefit for Northwest Passage, …
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Most people Up North have gravel driveways. They’re rustic and natural looking and are relatively inexpensive to maintain, compared to an asphalt drive. But after all the heavy rains we’ve experienced lately, I’ve heard a lot of complaints about driveway washouts. Yes, when you feel like you’re going to lose your entire car in a …
Having oysters on Christmas Eve is a long standing tradition for many families, across many cultures – especially in the form of oyster stew. But the team at Tesora Restaurant in Siren went one step further and brought in some fresh oysters for a Christmas party that was being hosted at their restaurant. …
Trish Needham has been with CENTURY 21 Sand County Services, Inc. since 2003, starting out as our office manager and then becoming a real estate agent in 2006. In that time, she’s earned several awards through the CENTURY 21 system, including the Masters Ruby Sales Production Award and the Quality Service Pinnacle Award – …
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We have big news from the owners of the Acorn Pantry and Tesora! As many of you may know, Jake and Holly Mangelson own the Acorn Pantry kitchen store and Tesora Restaurant in Siren. They also recently opened a kitchen shop in Rochester, MN called Cooks Pantry. Now Holly is doing a Wednesday morning cooking …
Keizer Lake Wildlife Area is located in Burnett County on the Jackson Township with 1,352 acres of trees, wetlands and up north wildlife. Similar to Crex Meadows in Grantsburg Wisconsin, Keizer Lake Wildlife Area offers several recreational fun for the outdoors enthusiasts in all seasons. From bird watching, to canoeing and hunting and fishing to …
One of the greatest things about the north woods of Wisconsin is the wildlife. The deer, bear, turkeys and several other animals can be seen almost anywhere, whether you’re driving through town or in your own backyard. But all animals need a home and Crex Meadows is just one of the many scenic wildlife areas …
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Even if you don’t own property here, you can still enjoy the outdoors Up North. Burnett and Washburn County have some great public beaches with picnic tables, outdoor grills, playgrounds and more for everyone to enjoy. Just remember to grab a towel and some snacks because the kids won’t want to leave when you can …
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In a New Light Art Gallery showcases more than just photography, but stories through the lens of Northwest Passage’s youth and to bring the community together. This summer, In a New Light is opening their doors for the community to get involved with a community art project featuring a professional artist from Minneapolis Minnesota. From …
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