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31.8% of income in Sawyer County came from government transfers in 2022, ranking it ninth in Wisconsin

By Northwoods Reporter | Apr 22, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 31.8% of income in Sawyer County—ranking it ninth most dependent among Wisconsin counties.

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Barron County ranks 22nd highest in Wisconsin for per capita government transfer income at $13,933 in 2022

By Northwoods Reporter | Apr 21, 2025

In 2022, residents of Barron County received an average of $13,933 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 22nd highest in Wisconsin.

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Burnett County saw 15.4% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Northwoods Reporter | Apr 21, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 33.2% of income in Burnett County. How does this compare to historical figures?

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There were 749 students enrolled in Rusk County Ladysmith School District in 2023-24 school year

By Northwoods Reporter | Apr 21, 2025

Ladysmith School District stood out in Rusk County with 749 students enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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There were 749 students enrolled in Rusk County Ladysmith School District in 2023-24 school year

By Northwoods Reporter | Apr 20, 2025

Ladysmith School District stood out in Rusk County with 749 students enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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Polk County: Medicare transfers accounted for 7.1% of income in 2022

By Northwoods Reporter | Apr 20, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 7.1% of income in Polk County, providing an average of $3,846 per capita to residents.

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Northwoods Reporter area weekly mass times

By Northwoods Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

The following parishes in the Northwoods Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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2022: Ashland County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By Northwoods Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Ashland County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 6.1%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 17.3%.

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Iron County GOP prepares for upcoming organizing convention in March 2025

By Northwoods Reporter | Apr 18, 2025

The Iron County Republican Party is set to hold its County Organizing Convention on March 22, 2025.

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Douglas County: Residents received $152.7 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

By Northwoods Reporter | Apr 18, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 7% of income in Douglas County, providing an average of $3,459 per capita to residents.

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There were 1,361 students enrolled in Polk County Osceola School District in 2023-24 school year

By Northwoods Reporter | Apr 18, 2025

Osceola School District stood out in Polk County with 1,361 students enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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There were 1,361 students enrolled in Polk County Osceola School District in 2023-24 school year

By Northwoods Reporter | Apr 17, 2025

Osceola School District stood out in Polk County with 1,361 students enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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There were 1,361 students enrolled in Polk County Osceola School District in 2023-24 school year

By Northwoods Reporter | Apr 17, 2025

Osceola School District stood out in Polk County with 1,361 students enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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Ashland Medical Center earns 2024 Pinnacle of Excellence Award from Press Ganey

By Northwoods Reporter | Apr 16, 2025

Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center has been recognized as a 2024 Human Experience Pinnacle of Excellence Award winner by Press Ganey.

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Barron County: Medicare dependency reached 6.5% in 2022

By Northwoods Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.5% of income in Barron County, providing an average of $3,794 per capita to residents.

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Bayfield County ranks 18th in Wisconsin for per capita government transfer income in 2022

By Northwoods Reporter | Apr 14, 2025

In 2022, residents of Bayfield County received an average of $14,349 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 18th highest in Wisconsin.

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How many students were enrolled in Douglas County Superior School District in 2023-24 school year?

By Northwoods Reporter | Apr 14, 2025

Superior School District stood out in Douglas County with 4,023 students enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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Rusk County: Residents received $41.21 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Northwoods Reporter | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.5% of income in Rusk County, providing an average of $2,905 per capita to residents.

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Northwoods Reporter area weekly mass times

By Northwoods Reporter | Apr 12, 2025

The following parishes in the Northwoods Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Which Burnett County district had biggest enrollment in 2023-24 school year

By Northwoods Reporter | Apr 11, 2025

For the 2023-24 school year, Grantsburg School District experienced the biggest enrollment among Burnett County school districts.