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Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center recently honored Registered Nurse Lilly Linehan with a DAISY Award, recognizing her for the care she provides.

Washburn County: Government transfers accounted for 32.1% of income in 2022, up from 18.9% in 1970

In 2022, government transfers made up 32.1% of income in Washburn County, a 13.2% rise from 18.9% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

Rusk County: Social Security made up 10.2% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 10.2% of income in Rusk County, providing an average of $5,360 per capita to residents.

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Which former Northwoods Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 10?

These former Northwoods Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 10.

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Which former Northwoods Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 9?

By Northwoods Reporter | May 6, 2025

These former Northwoods Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 9.

Bayfield County's student body comprised mostly of white students in 2024-25 school year

In Bayfield County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

In 2022, Polk County ranks 28th among Wisconsin counties for government transfer income per capita at $13,059

In 2022, residents of Polk County received an average of $13,059 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 28th highest in Wisconsin.

Rusk County: Medicare dependency reached 7.8% in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 7.8% of income in Rusk County, providing an average of $4,107 per capita to residents.

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Sunday, May 4: Turtle Lake High School standout Brendan Strenke’s college team wins to Butler Bulldogs

The game took place at Bulldog Park.

Brendan Strenke, former Turtle Lake High School standout, played on Saturday, May 3 in NCAA Division I baseball game

The Creighton Bluejays won 13-1 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Butler Bulldogs on Saturday, May 3.

Superior High School standout Indigo Fish’s college team lost in NCAA Division II softball game on Saturday, May 3

The Winona State Warriors lost 12-1 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Augustana Vikings on Saturday, May 3.

Rice Lake High School standout Christian Lindow’s college team lost in NCAA Division II baseball game on Saturday, May 3

The game took place at Sioux Falls Stadium.

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Which former Northwoods Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, May 7?

These former Northwoods Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, May 7.

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Northwoods Reporter area weekly mass times

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

Population aging and government transfer dependency in Bayfield County as of 2022

Since 1970, Bayfield County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 15.3%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 8.2%.

Bayfield County: Medicare made up 6.9% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.9% of income in Bayfield County, providing an average of $3,646 per capita to residents.

Superior High School standout Indigo Fish’s college team won in NCAA Division II softball game on Friday, May 2

The game took place at Bowden Field.

Superior High School standout Allison Luoma’s college team lost in NCAA Division II softball game on Friday, May 2

The Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs lost 8-2 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Augustana Vikings on Friday, May 2.

On Friday, May 2, former Rice Lake High School standout Christian Lindow’s college team won in an NCAA Division II baseball game

The Concordia Golden Bears won 10-9 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Sioux Falls Cougars on Friday, May 2.

On Friday, May 2, former Rice Lake High School standout Christian Lindow’s college team lost in an NCAA Division II baseball game