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Marleau and Carli receive North Star Employee Excellence Awards from Tamarack Health

By Northwoods Reporter | Aug 28, 2025

Nichole Marleau, a physical therapist at Hayward Medical Center, and William Carli, an ophthalmic technician at Ashland Medical Center, have been named recipients of the North Star Employee Excellence Award by Tamarack Health.

Spooner Health partners with Tamarack Health to increase local primary care options

By Northwoods Reporter | Aug 19, 2025

Spooner Health and Tamarack Health have announced a new partnership to expand primary care services in the Spooner area.

Barron County sees a 10.4% increase in transfer reliance since 1970

By Northwoods Reporter | Aug 15, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 24% of income in Barron County, a 10.4% rise from 13.6% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

Burnett County Schools: iForward welcomed most students in 2024-25 school year

By Northwoods Reporter | Aug 12, 2025

For the 2024-25 school year, iForward experienced the biggest enrollment among Burnett County schools.

Iron County GOP urges state control over wildfire management amid southern Utah fires

By Northwoods Reporter | Aug 12, 2025

The Iron County Republican Party has issued a statement supporting the Iron County Commissioners’ request for urgent federal intervention in response to ongoing wildfires in southern Utah.

Sawyer County Education: Which school had most students enrolled in 2024-25 school year

By Northwoods Reporter | Aug 9, 2025

Hayward High School stood out in Sawyer County with 522 students enrolled in the 2024-25 school year, according to a report from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Superior High School welcomed most students in 2024-25 school year

By Northwoods Reporter | Aug 6, 2025

Superior High School stood out in Douglas County with 1,256 students enrolled in the 2024-25 school year, according to a report from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Ladysmith Elementary School welcomed most students in 2024-25 school year

By Northwoods Reporter | Aug 3, 2025

For the 2024-25 school year, Ladysmith Elementary School experienced the biggest enrollment among Rusk County schools.

363 students enrolled in Spooner Elementary School in 2024-25 school year

By Northwoods Reporter | Jul 31, 2025

For the 2024-25 school year, Spooner Elementary School experienced the biggest enrollment among Washburn County schools.

FOIA request sent to Ashland County Sheriff's Department regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025

By Northwoods Reporter | Jul 29, 2025

FOIA Request to Ashland County Sheriff's Department regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.

2022: How government transfer reliance in Polk County has changed since 1970

By Northwoods Reporter | Jul 29, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 24.1% of income in Polk County. How does this compare to historical figures?

How many students were enrolled in Washburn Elementary School in 2024-25 school year?

By Northwoods Reporter | Jul 28, 2025

Washburn Elementary School stood out in Bayfield County with 285 students enrolled in the 2024-25 school year, according to a report from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Which Ashland County school had biggest enrollment in 2024-25 school year

By Northwoods Reporter | Jul 25, 2025

Lake Superior Elementary School stood out in Ashland County with 603 students enrolled in the 2024-25 school year, according to a report from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Polk County Education: Which school had most students enrolled in 2024-25 school year

By Northwoods Reporter | Jul 23, 2025

For the 2024-25 school year, Osceola High School experienced the biggest enrollment among Polk County schools.

Which Barron County school had biggest enrollment in 2024-25 school year

By Northwoods Reporter | Jul 19, 2025

Rice Lake High School stood out in Barron County with 674 students enrolled in the 2024-25 school year, according to a report from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

2,097 students enrolled in Washburn County school districts in 2024-25 school year

By Northwoods Reporter | Jul 16, 2025

There were 2,097 students enrolled in Washburn County school districts in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

How many students were enrolled in Sawyer County school districts in 2024-25 school year?

By Northwoods Reporter | Jul 13, 2025

There were 2,091 students enrolled in Sawyer County school districts in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

2022: How government transfer reliance in Bayfield County has changed since 1970

By Northwoods Reporter | Jul 13, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 27.1% of income in Bayfield County, a 10% rise from 17.1% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

Wisconsin Education: 1,551 students enrolled in Rusk County school districts in 2024-25 school year

By Northwoods Reporter | Jul 10, 2025

There were 1,551 students enrolled in Rusk County school districts in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

In 2022, Barron County ranks 30th among Wisconsin counties with 24% transfer dependency