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Recorded on-site at the 2025 Women in Mining National Conference in San Antonio, this episode brings authentic, unfiltered stories from two rising voices in the mining world—Margaret Hinton and Paige Courtney. With backgrounds as diverse as cotton farming and competitive athletics to engineering and financial investigations, Margaret and Paige dive into how they found purpose and passion in the mining industry. Together, they share how mining became more than a career—it's a community. From their first experiences in tunnels and copper pits to working on a new Women in Mining chapter in the Midwest, they highlight the importance of visibility, storytelling, and educating the next generation. Whether it's correcting outdated perceptions about the industry or advocating for reclamation and sustainability, their mission is clear: mining has a human face, and it's changing fast. This episode is packed with humor, heart, and hard truths—plus, a few ghost stories, underground adventures, and a growing obsession with mining history (and a certain Leadville legend, Baby Doe Tabor). And if you're wondering what these women are up to after-hours? Head north to Area 31, a unique UTV park in Minocqua, Wisconsin, where the off-road spirit runs just as deep as their passion for mining. Mining Minds Conference Sponsors: Arnold Machinery Gold west Fire Episode Sponsors: GBC-NORCAT MST Liebherr Mining Gold West Fire Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:42 Meet Margaret Hinton 06:28 Choosing a Geotech Firm over Selling Tacos 12:00 Meet Paige Courtney 18:17 Miners Figure it out 23:46 Meeting at the Association of Abandon Mine Land Programs 29:55 Ambitions of a Women in Mining Midwest Chapter 34:40 Uniquely positioned to tell Mining's story 42:29 What the future miner looks like 48:36 Mining Book Club

We uncover the story of how a popular watercraft inspection program (Clean Boats, Clean Waters) evolved from a middle school science project in Northern Wisconsin. Transcript available here.Resources:Get involved in Clean Boats, Clean WatersGet involved in the Great Lakes Landing BlitzBoats per capita in the USChristopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation grantsEurasian watermilfoilEurasian watermilfoil spread - interactive mapTimeline of AIS introductions and policy in Great Lakes regionInvasive species rule NR 40Special thanks to our guests:Maree Stewart, student award winnerLisa Ahlers, former teacher, Minocqua, WisconsinLaura Marquart, formerly University of Wisconsin-Extension LakesErin McFarlane, Extension LakesBijit Khadka, University of Wisconsin-MadisonAnd thanks to our other contributors:Sandy Wickman, formerly Wisconsin Department of Natural ResourcesBob Korth, formerly Extension LakesJudi Fellows, CBCW inspectorLinda Bogdala, CBCW inspectorKeith Montgomery, CBCW coordinatorMary Doden, CBCW coordinator

Ready for a getaway? In this special bonus episode, sponsored by the Minocqua Area Visitors Bureau, City Cast Madison's Hayley Sperling talks with Krystal Westfahl, CEO and president of the Greater Minocqua Area Visitors Bureau. From water sports and cold plunges to stargazing and silent sports, Krystal shares all the reasons Minocqua is the perfect place to recharge. Plus, a look at the area's rich Native American heritage and the warm, welcoming community that makes it feel like home. Want to plan a trip to Minocqua? Check out THIS LINK to learn more

Ready for a getaway? In this special bonus episode, sponsored by the Minocqua Area Visitors Bureau, City Cast Madison's Hayley Sperling talks with Krystal Westfahl, CEO and president of the Greater Minocqua Area Visitors Bureau. From water sports and cold plunges to stargazing and silent sports, Krystal shares all the reasons Minocqua is the perfect place to recharge. Plus, a look at the area's rich Native American heritage and the warm, welcoming community that makes it feel like home. Want to plan a trip to Minocqua? Check out ⁠THIS LINK⁠ to learn more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Hailey offers a glimpse into Northwoods life. Are you thinking about making your move to the Wisconsin Northwoods your full-time home? Or maybe you're looking for a summer getaway cottage or even a spot to stay the weekend on a snowmobiling trip? Every season in the Northwoods provides something new for the year-long resident or those who come and go! Either way, our friends at Re/Max Property Pros can help you find the perfect dream home for you! The Bobber is brought to you by Something Special from Wisconsin: https://www.somethingspecialwi.com/Read the blog here: https://discoverwisconsin.com/what-living-in-the-northwoods-looks-like-year-round/Tomahawk: https://gototomahawk.com/; Heart of Vilas County Bike Trail System: https://biketheheart.org/; Minocqua: https://www.minocqua.org/; Boulder Junction: https://boulderjct.org/; Eagle River: https://eagleriver.org/; Rhinelander: https://explorerhinelander.com/; Three Lakes: https://www.threelakes.com/The Bobber: https://discoverwisconsin.com/the-bobber-blog/The Cabin Podcast: https://the-cabin.simplecast.com. Follow on social @thecabinpodShop Discover Wisconsin: shop.discoverwisconsin.com. Follow on social @shopdiscoverwisconsinDiscover Wisconsin: https://discoverwisconsin.com/. Follow on social @discoverwisconsinDiscover Mediaworks: https://discovermediaworks.com/. Follow on social @discovermediaworksRe/Max Property Pros: https://homes.discoverwisconsin.com/

This episode of Destination on the Left is the last in the series of three episodes where we dig into tourism in the Northwoods of Wisconsin and the unique strengths and challenges of each of the three DMOs. This week, Krystal Westfahl, President and CEO of Let's Minocqua Visitors Bureau, shares the decade-long journey of her Chamber of Commerce as it became a visitor's bureau and then rebranded to align better with the area she represents. We're discussing the importance of having a clear vision of who you are and who you serve and how to evolve your brand to set your destination up for growth. What You Will Learn in This Episode: How Krystal's background in natural resources and nonprofit management aligns with her current role in tourism marketing The importance of having a clear vision and defined roles to eliminate confusion and increase effectiveness How Krystal's region works collaboratively with other DMOs to promote tourism across the region What strategies Krystal and her team used to refresh their brand and the importance of leveraging the recognized name ‘Minocqua' for marketing Why effective communication and community input are vital in successfully launching and managing a DMO Rebranding a Shared Vision Krystal and I discuss her decade-long journey transforming a chamber of commerce into a vibrant visitor bureau. A key part of this transformation was rebranding. The move to a visitor bureau needed a carefully planned branding strategy that matched the destination's mission to invite more visitors to the area. The bureau leaned heavily on the distinctive term Minocqua, not just for its uniqueness but for its longstanding recognition among newcomers and long-time visitors as evoking the Northwoods experience. Rebranding isn't just about altering logos or names but understanding and sharing your core values and visions. The Minocqua rebrand involved carefully planting a flag on shared community values. Collaborative Growth in the Northwoods of Wisconsin Operating in Oneida County, the Let's Minocqua Visitors Bureau is a huge collaborative success that has brought together multiple municipalities under a shared purpose. This cooperative model supports their mission, the economic uplift of Minocqua, Arborvita, Hazelhurst, and Woodruff, through joint marketing and seamless visitor engagement. The rebranding effort went beyond aesthetics, incorporating strategic input and widespread survey data to ensure the new identity resonated with everyone, from local businesses to tourists. Krystal describes this collaboration as a rising tide lifting all boats. Lessons in Branding Strategy From her experience, Krystal offers invaluable insights into the rebranding process for other DMOs considering a similar path: Take Your Time: Effective rebranding is not rushed. Krystal advises allowing one to two years for research, surveys, and stakeholder engagement to guide the rebranding journey. Understand Your Audience: Build a deeper understanding of community perceptions and visitor expectations. A brand should authentically reflect the values of the place it represents. Beyond the Logo: A brand encompasses more than visual identity. It is an organization's mission, vision, and strategic action, all working cohesively. Communication is Key: Open communication with local communities, businesses, and visitors ensures clarity and strengthens the shared vision. Resources: Website: https://www.minocqua.org/ LinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystalwestfahl/ LinkedIn Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/minocqua-visitors-bureau/ We value your thoughts and feedback and would love to hear from you. Leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform to let us know what you want to hear more o​f. Here is a quick tutorial on how to leave us a rating and review on iTunes!

A new civil lawsuit against Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad alleges that he has defrauded donors to his liberal super PAC. Milwaukee health officials might close down schools that may be contaminated with lead. And, Republican Congressman Glenn Grothman faced a frustrated town hall meeting in Oshkosh.

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Vernon County: https://bit.ly/3E5E43bThe Cabin is also presented by GHT; https://bit.ly/4hlhwuiCampfire Conversation:From Green Bay to Madison, and from the Dells to Eau Claire, Eric and Ana invite you on a mouthwatering tour of Wisconsin's top pancake hot spots! The Pancake Place in Green Bay has been voted "Best in the Bay" for over eight years, featuring a rotating Pancake of the Month. In Madison, The Pancake Café, recognized as "Best of Madison" since 2001, serves up creative options like chocolate chip and bacon-stuffed pancakes across multiple locations.For unique flavors, Maxfield's Pancake House in Fox Point and Wauwatosa offers Oreo and apricot pancakes, while PJ Piper Pancake House in Cedarburg tempts with their Graceland Cake, filled with peanut butter and fresh banana slices. Classic breakfast lovers will appreciate Mickies Dairy Bar in Madison for their warm, fluffy traditional pancakes, and Randy's Family Restaurant in Eau Claire, serving all-day breakfast since 1960. Mr. Pancake in Lake Delton is a steamboat sensation, known for excellent seasonal pancakes.Paul Bunyan's Cook Shanty in Minocqua and the Dells offers all-you-can-eat flapjacks alongside famous doughnuts. For more eclectic experiences, Delta Diner in Mason serves up Northwoods charm with its infamous Norwegian Pancakes. Frank's Diner in Kenosha is known for gigantic pancakes to add to your garbage plates. With each bite, these pancake hot spots will keep you coming back each morning! Inside Sponsors:Visit Lake Geneva: https://bit.ly/4hhUV1M

Join Robert Forto as he hosts a joint podcast with Mushing and Team and Trail to discuss the day's events at the Continental Championship in Minocqua, Wisconsin.

Join host Robert Forto as he hosts from the Continental Dryland Championships in Minocqua, Wisconsin in this joint venture with Team and Trail. This is the kick-off to the weekend's activities in what is sure to be a world-class event.

Earl is joined by Kirk Bangstad from Minocqua Brewing Company, Matt Grove from Equality Vines, and James Burnett from Big League Distributors to talk about bringing Choice Wine to Wisconsin. Choice is a '22 Sauvignon Blanc made in partnership between Equality Vines and Minocqua Brewing and supports reproductive rights nationwide. The Earl Ingram Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Earl and the show!

Kevin Bolger is an Olympic cross country skier for the United States. Kevin grew up skiing in Minocqua, WI where his family is originally from. However for the last decade he has spent the majority of his time living and competing in Norway and the rest of Scandinavia where the sport really thrives. Kevin started skiing in 3rd grade, but didn't start taking it seriously until he was in high school. After graduating he moved to Utah to train full time before making the US national team. Kevin's skills grew more and more until he earned his spot on the United States Olympic team and competed in the Beijing winter Olympics in 2022 where he placed in the world overall. Kevin's career hasn't been as glorious as some might assume however. Cross country skiing certainly has it's place in the midwest culture, but the sport is still very niche in the United States. That translates to not only a more difficult road to become internationally competitive, but it also makes it much harder for a professional skier like himself to make a sustainable living. In this episode we discuss growing up in the midwest, moving to Norway to ski with his heroes, fundraising to make his career possible, vlogging with his gold medalist girlfriend Maja Dahlqvist, competing in the Olympics during the pandemic, and much more.

Join us LIVE as we look into this upcoming weekend's event for the All American Kayak Series at Minocqua, WI!! This roadrunner style event will be partnered with the Great Lakes Kayak Fishing Series! Nic from the GLKFS, stops by to chat and get us ready to go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We spent a long weekend up north, and it was one of the best weekends! I had so much fun just bopping around with Hayden to all sorts of fun spots! Hear all about our recommendations in the area: the cute cabin, a stunning golf course, fun dive bars, supper clubs, and time on the water. Although we didn't have our pups on this trip, they have visited this area with us before, and we still let you know what's dog-friendly! This episode is brought to you in part by Lakeland Rental Management.Click here to get the One the Road Google Map (OVER 1,000 PINS!!)IG: @thatwisconsincoupleFB: @thatwisconsincoupleLeave us your feedback or recommendations here!

Broadcasting live from four cities in three states, BustED Pencils is featuring Educated Educators talking Education at the Minocqua Brewing Company taproom! We're tackling voter registration, the absolute necessity of public education for a functional democracy, students' rights, and more! Join us and make sure to grab some progressive beer from Minocqua Brewing Company. Busted Pencils is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-7 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and Instagram to keep up with Dr. Tim, Dr. Johnny and the show!

Don't stress, the Ouimette sisters of Minocqua will still play Division 1 basketball together. It'll just be in a different city than originally planned. Julianna is transferring from Lehigh after her freshman season to play for UW-Green Bay and naturally, her sister Kristina followed her commitment there.  Noah Manderfeld talks with the pair about the decision and the benefits Green Bay offers than has them very excited to be close to home. 

The longest standing show ski team ever is the Min-Aqua Bats from Minocqua, Wisconsin. Our conversation today is with Duke Hillinger, a member of the club for decades, and covers the history and legacy of the Min-Aqua Bats. The club started in 1945 after the end of World War II when a group of skiers decided to celebrate by skiing on the first day of peace. The Min-Aqua Bats became the first amateur water ski show in the world and the second show after Cypress Gardens. The conversation also touches on notable skiers such as Lynn Novakofski and Tom and Janie Dorwin, community support, and the unique acts performed in the ski shows. Over the years, famous guests such as President Eisenhower and Elizabeth Taylor frequented the show. The club has produced many talented skiers over the years who have gone on to compete at the collegiate and professional levels. While the club has evolved over the years, with a younger membership and a focus on show skiing rather than three-event skiing, the sense of camaraderie and dedication to putting on a great show remains strong. The Min-Aqua Bats perform shows on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from Flag Day to Labor Day.Today's sponsor is Flyman Skis. Custom made jump skis and Featherboard swivel skis can be yours at flymanskis.com.Follow us on Social Media: Instagram - @theskishowpodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theskishowpodcast Contact The Ski Show: Email us at theskishowpodcast@gmail.com Leave us a rating and a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ski-show-the-ultimate-show-ski-podcast/id1510243170

Live and in living color, it's the Bust-ed Pencil guys from the Minocqua Taproom with special guests Kirk of MBC, Educators Ampliphied, and more!

In this episode, Hailey explores Wisconsin, where you can immerse yourself in many new experiences and cultures across the state. No matter where your travels take you, Best Western Hotels & Resorts make the ideal base for exploration. Beginning the exploration, Hailey shares a few of Wisconsin's hidden gems, from cultural hotspots to natural wonders–where there is a Best Western nearby. Later, she explores more experiences that everyone will love, whether it's the Northwoods or city life, both offering a cozy Best Western to call home. Finally, she shares the best of Best Western, how you can immerse yourself in the local culture and travel both sustainably and responsibly.Read the blog here: https://discoverwisconsin.com/exploring-wisconsin-unique-experiences-with-best-western-hotels-resorts/Apostle Islands National Lakeshore: https://www.nps.gov/apis/index.htm; Pattison State Park: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/pattison; Door County Maritime Museum: https://dcmm.org/; Cambridge Wood-Fired Pottery: https://cambridgepottery.com/; Snowmobile Adventure: https://eagleriver.org/businesses/category/snowmobile/; Bearskin State Trail: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/bearskin; Stoney Acres: https://stoneyacres.farm/; Drumlin Ridge Winery: https://www.drumlinridgewinery.com/; Beer History Tour: https://bestplacemilwaukee.com/tours/The Bobber: https://discoverwisconsin.com/the-bobber-blog/The Cabin Podcast: https://the-cabin.simplecast.com. Follow on social @thecabinpodShop Discover Wisconsin: shop.discoverwisconsin.com. Follow on social @shopdiscoverwisconsinDiscover Wisconsin: https://discoverwisconsin.com/. Follow on social @discoverwisconsinDiscover Mediaworks: https://discovermediaworks.com/. Follow on social @discovermediaworksBest Western Hotels & Resorts: https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/hotels/destinations/united-states/great-lakes/wisconsin.html. Follow on social @bestwestern

In this episode, Hailey hits the road on another Northern Wisconsin excursion, exploring 3 small towns of the Northwoods, St. Germain, Eagle River, and Minocqua. Each offers their own unique outdoor activities, family fun, and excellent dining experiences. Beginning the Northwoods excursion, Hailey starts in St. Germain, where visitors can ride the trails, play mini golf, and indulge in the local flavors, to name a few must-stops. She then travels to Eagle River, where more outdoor fun, both on and off the water, continues, along with fresh, mouth-watering foods. Last but not least, she ventures to Minocqua, where memories are bound to be made in the great outdoors, at the interactive zoo, and while enjoying the town's sweet and savory staples.Read the blog here: https://discoverwisconsin.com/blog/a-local-guide-to-the-northwoods-3-small-towns/St. Germain: https://st-germain.com/; Eagle River: https://eagleriver.org/; Minocqua: https://www.minocqua.org/Heart of Vilas County Bike Trail System: https://biketheheart.org/; St. Germain ATV Club Trails: https://www.stgatvclub.org/; Elmer's Fun Park: https://elmersfunpark.com/; 19th Hole Ice Cream & Mini Golf: http://19thholesportsbar.com/; Wolf Pack Cafe: https://wolfpackcafe.com/; Spangs Italian Restaurant: https://spangsitalianrestaurant.com/; Whitetail Inn: https://st-germain.com/whitetailinn/; Cathy's Ice Cream & Candy Shoppe: https://cathysicecream.com/Boat Sport Marina: https://rentals.boatsport.com/; Hawks Nest Outfitters: https://www.hawksnestoutfitters.com/; Harmon Marien Fishing Guide Service: https://harmonmarienfishing.com/; Eagle Falls Adventure Golf & Laser Tag: https://eaglefallsadventuregolf.com/; Rocking W Stables: http://rockingwkartway.com/rocking-w.html; Leif's Cafe: https://www.leifscafe.com/; The Blue Heron Restaurant: https://blueheronrestaurant.net/; Kickback Grill: https://kickbackgrilleagleriver.com/; The Craftsman American Tavern: http://thecraftsmanamericantavern.com/Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo & Safari: https://wildwoodwildlifepark.com/; Paul Bunyan's Cook Shanty: https://www.paulbunyans.com/minocqua/; Oakfire Pizzeria & Bar: https://www.oakfire.pizza/; Northfork Fin & Filet: https://www.northforkff.com/The Bobber: https://discoverwisconsin.com/blog/The Cabin Podcast: https://the-cabin.simplecast.com. Follow on social @thecabinpodShop Discover Wisconsin: shop.discoverwisconsin.com. Follow on social @shopdiscoverwisconsinDiscover Wisconsin: https://discoverwisconsin.com/. Follow on social @discoverwisconsinDiscover Mediaworks: https://discovermediaworks.com/. Follow on social @discovermediaworks

JePu is up north in Minocqua, Wisconsin for the annual American Pond Hockey Tournament. We meet Tyler from Rocky Reef Brewery. Enjoy.

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Polk County: https://bit.ly/3OELsFN  The Cabin is also brought to you by Group Health Trust: https://bit.ly/3JMizCX   Campfire Conversation:  In this episode of The Cabin, Ana, Eric, and Jake welcome 2024 and divvy up some resolutions in the areas of giving, healthier living, and healthier eating, respectively. Ana focuses on giving more in 2024 and explores a variety of interesting charitable events and organizations. She goes to Lake Geneva to explore things like the Mr. Lake Geneva Pageant, where men compete pageant-style to benefit area nonprofits as well as charity events centered around golf, biking, and more. She explores Cycling Without Age, an organization that provides rides to elderly people in need - it started in Denmark and now has chapters in 39 countries, including the US and Wisconsin. DoorTran, a transportation service in Door County, does similar work in Wisconsin's most famous peninsula. Conservation alliances in Wisconsin advance the quality of life in communities as well as the environment, and Ana shares the one in Sauk Prairie, which is also active in revamping the former Badger Army Ammunition Plant grounds. Serving as a mentor is another wonderful way to “pay it forward,” and programs like the Outagamie County Mentoring Program illustrate these benefits. She also discusses a variety of walks and runs, galas, interesting contests, festivals and more that benefit communities across the state. VolunteerMatch.org provides a good resource for finding some of them.Eric dives into some unique Wisconsin workouts and ways to get in better shape for 2024(hey, he tries every year) and some of those workouts include yoga with goats or alpacas - oddly soothing for some reason; curling and ice skating in winter; pole fitness; bungee workouts at places like Swoop; TRX and cycle workouts at places like CycleBar, Spire, and Barre Code; and unique spots like Bounce Trampoline at Hometown Pilates in Fitchburg, which combines dance, music and bounce for a full cardio workout, and also helps with balance and coordination and studies have shown bounce is good for lymph circulation. More fun than your usual regular run or some sit-ups!Jake discusses food as part of his resolution, and covers examples of places around the state where you can eat healthier. Places around the state are now offering fresher and healthier grab-and-go meals and you can find them at markets like The Farmacy in Green Bay, co-ops like Willy Street in Madison, People's Co-Op in La Crosse, and Outpost Natural Foods, which has multiple locations around Milwaukee, and more. Farmers markets have greatly multiplied in number across the state where you can get fresh-grown food from area farms, bakers, and more; they're often a great way to kick off your weekend. Many of these markets take place in the warmer months, but more and more communities have winter markets indoors. Jake also drops some favorites across the state, including Downtown Grocery in Wausau; Thai Basil in Madison; Subhouse in Hudson, and Island Cafe in Minocqua, where you'll find a Mediterranean menu amidst an area primarily known for pub food and fish fries in the great North Woods. He provides a nice blueprint for places that offer that combination of tasty cuisine and better nutrition many of us want.Hope your New Year's resolutions work well and you have a happy, healthy 2024!   Inside Sponsors:Jefferson County: https://bit.ly/3gt0Nau   

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Jackson County: https://bit.ly/3zxUStdThe Cabin is also brought to you by Group Health Trust: https://bit.ly/3JMizCXCampfire Conversation: With the meat of snowmobiling season still just ahead of us, Eric, Ana, and Jake welcome Dylan Rose and Jack Sarama into The Cabin. These Wisconsin natives host the snowmobiling show Boondock Nation, where they tour all over the U.S. and Canada and sled coast-to-coast to showcase trails and destinations. In this episode, they focus on Wisconsin's snowmobiling trails and destinations. Discussions include the extensive network of trails (over 25,000 miles of trails criss-cross Wisconsin), the intense work involved in grooming and maintaining thousands of those trail miles, plus some great stops along the way. Some particular destinations receive focus, including the Eagle River and Land O Lakes areas and over to St. Germain and Sayner, where the modern style snowmobile was invented. The trails in many North Woods areas and the adjoining U.P. of Michigan often use former railroad rights-of-way and expansive lakes that allow you to really “open up” on the trails. Additional trail systems exist throughout the state, including Langlade County which bills itself as the “county of trails.” Additional systems in southern Wisconsin, where the seasons are shorter for snowmobiling, also offer trails closer to the larger cities. When you wish to ride off-trail but still want to have guidance and avoid private property, apps like OnX Offroad help you do just that. Yes, some key apps and equipment for better snowmobiling gets covered in this episode, too. Some events centered around snowmobiling happen across the state too, including radar runs and group rides; we dive into some of those, too, including the one at Bent's Camp near Land O Lakes, which Jack and Dylan frequent when they're not filming out west. This episode will definitely prep you for snowmobiling season, and as Jack said, remember: in the end, we're all squeezing the same throttle.Connect to Boondock Nation: https://boondocknation.com/Discover more about the onX Offroad app: https://www.onxmaps.com/offroad/appConnect to the Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs: https://awsc.org/Get maps of snowmobile trails across Wisconsin: https://www.sco.wisc.edu/maps/snowmobile-trail/Inside Sponsors:Washington County -  https://bit.ly/3qayJALShop Discover Wisconsin - https://shop.discoverwisconsin.com  

We first discuss the tragic event that took place at a European Hockey game. Kirk Bangstad is ordered to pay 3/4 of a million to the person he made false statements about, This man get what he deserves. 

It's an eclectic show featuring an interview with the legendary Bill O'Reilly, a deep analysis of Flavor Flav's already-infamous National Anthem at last night's Bucks game, and an exclusive story about the insane liberal who runs the Minocqua Brewing Company.

Jonny, a fellow Wisconsinite is on the show talking about bass fishing, we joke about sight fishing for bass on the spawn beds, he shares some of his favorite lakes in Wisconsin to go bass fishing, highlighting Door County and the Minocqua area. Then we go down the turkey hunting rabbit hole. We chat about Drop ‘em Outdoors, where it came from and how it got started. Listen in to see where they aim to be in the next 5 to 10 years – the answer will surprise you! https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/wwocz/Ep229.mp3   Links: Website Facebook Instagram TikTok   Subscribe to the show - and don't forget to leave a 5 star review! Spotify - Subscribe Here Apple Podcasts - Subscribe Here Amazon Music - Subscribe Here iHeart Radio - Subscribe Here Google Podcasts - Subscribe Here

Matt is joined by Minocqua Brewing Company’s Kirk Bangstad, who is part of a Thursday segment with Patti Vasquez (listen weeknights at 11 PM on AM950) about right wing attacks on public schools.

It's been quite the couple of years for Wausau East football. The Lumberjacks played just two games in 2020. In 2021, they were unable to field a varsity roster. The last two years they've been bouncing as a JV team and in 8-player.  Finally, on August 11, they returned to varsity 11-man action, topping Lakeland 23-7 in Minocqua. It was their first win in 1,440 days.  Now, the team prepares for their first installment of Wausau's greatest rivalry since that two-game 2020 season; the Log Game. The game with history all the way back to the early 1970's will be renewed when East faces Wausau West on Friday night. It's not just the first meeting in a long time, it'll also be their last.  NewsChannel 7's Ben Helwig visited with Wausau East head coach Tyler Kramer as well as quarterback Pacey Weber and wide receiver Caden Werth on the emotional start to the season and why Friday's Log Game against Wausau West may just be the biggest of their lives.

Dan talks with Congressman Derrick Van Orden about a confrontation at the Capitol and discusses the owner of the left-wing Minocqua Brewing Company having a meltdown at a licensing hearing. Plus, new charges filed against former President Trump and "how Bizarre."

It's time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your summer trip! Today, Krystal Westfahl, President & CEO, Let's Minocqua Visitor's Bureau, joins John to […]

It's time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your summer trip! Today, Krystal Westfahl, President & CEO, Let's Minocqua Visitor's Bureau, joins John to […]

Brian Jopek, reporter and news director at a newspaper in Minocqua, Wisconsin, is a veteran of the war in Iraq. His son, Ryan David Jopek, followed Brian into the Wisconsin National Guard and ultimately also was deployed to Iraq. Ryan David was killed in action in the same area where his father had served, making […]

We welcome new regular panelist Priscilla Bort, Citizen Action's Movement Politics Director. Priscilla shares more about herself with our listeners. The panel dives into the state budget battle brewing that will consume the Capital for the next few months. Robert reports back on the final Joint Finance Committee (JFC) public hearing held in Minocqua where Republicans again pretended to listen to the public. Now the real action begins as JFC takes votes on the budget. Priscilla tells us about Governor Evers' plan in the budget to ensure all Wisconsin students eat for free while in our schools. We highlight Rep. Kristina Shelton's relentless support for the proposal and her leadership in the Assembly and beyond. We call out the latest GOP bills targeting social safety net programs that passed the Assembly early this week. Robert highlights AB 148 which would impose costly and antiquated barriers on access to health care. The panel discusses the dangerous debt limit fiasco and Rep. Van Orden's decision to back Speaker McCarthy's scheme to make Trump tax cuts for the rich permanent, make draconian cuts to critical programs, and reverse climate change and health care affordability advances. Priscilla updates us on the Republican effort to legally harass former Racine alderman John Tate II, in wake of the quick dismissal of the bogus partisan charges. We expose the Milwaukee Police Association's effort to fight legally over the new City of Milwaukee video release policy which improves transparency for victims' families and the public to which the police are supposed to be accountable.

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring WashingtonCounty; https://bit.ly/3mA98vs The Cabin is also presented by WCA's Group Health Trust; serving local governments and schooldistricts, the WCA Group Health Trust partners closely with members to fulfill their employee healthbenefit obligations in a fiscally responsible manner. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3JMizCX Campfire Conversation:Eric and Ana welcome Kyla Marie Charles to The Cabin for a discussion on kid-friendly activities anddestinations across Wisconsin. Winter has been long – and it continues to show up at times – but wthspring technically here and summer around the corner, it's a terrific time to plan some trips away fromthe house and perhaps away from your hometown to explore where you can have family fun and makememories. Some highlights include the obvious Wisconsin Dells waterparks and other activities; thenagain, some great indoor waterparks are available in places like Eau Claire, Sheboygan, Lake Geneva,Rothschild outside Wausau, Pewaukee/Waukesha, Minocqua, Warrens, and Green Bay. Zoos andadventure parks are also noted from Racine and Milwaukee to Madison, Marshfield, Baraboo, ChippewaFalls, Green Bay, and near West Bend. Children's Museums offer unique interactive exhibits, as doplaces like Farm Wisconsin near Manitowoc, which offers hands-on opportunities to learn aboutfarming, farm equipment, and where our food comes from. Ways to explore nature across the statewere also discussed, including arboretums, natural caves, even the remarkable Mitchell Park Domes inMilwaukee, where you can take the kids to the desert and the tropics in one setting. Great experiencestoo, from amusement parks and outdoor performances to magic shows, from go-karts to the arts – letthis episode fill you with ideas to help your kids have some fun this spring and summer while get toenjoy, too!Kyla's Instagram: @kylamariecharles Kyla's website: https://kylamariecharles.com/ Inside SponsorsShop Discover Wisconsin: https://bit.ly/3PEtnFNMarshfield Clinic; All of Us Research Program; https://bit.ly/3Wj6pYj

In this week's episode of the Up North Podcast, Kirk talked primarily about power imbalances, both in his ongoing battle with the Town of Minocqua and Oneida County to build a beer garden, and also at the judicial level where he is being sued by the Lakeland Times for defamation. He' spoke with a few of his lawyers to update everone on the defamation suit, and then he spoke to a national expert on Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP), a type of legal harassment which he believes this defamation suit ultimately is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In early 1982, the biggest news by far in Minocqua, Wisconsin was a series of bank robberies that had all 3,300 residents looking over their shoulders and clutching their wallets any time they stepped foot into one of their local banks. But when Minocqua Police got a frantic 911 call from Park City Credit Union on the evening of April 28, what they would find inside was far worse than a robbery. Even though police would quickly put together a picture of what transpired inside of that bank, it would take another 34 years for law enforcement to finally get to the bottom of one of the most infamous crimes in Wisconsin history.For 100s more stories like this one, check out our main YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallenIf you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or any other major social media platform, my username on all of them is @MrBallenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring GreenCounty; https://www.wicounties.org/counties/green-county/ The Cabin is also presented by WCA's Group Health Trust; serving local governments and schooldistricts, the WCA Group Health Trust partners closely with members to fulfill their employee healthbenefit obligations in a fiscally responsible manner. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3JMizCX Campfire Conversation: Wisconsin's winters and love of winter sports make it a terrific place to get onyour ice skates. The state does, in fact, have several gold medal-winning Olympians who are native tothe state and trained here. That includes the Pettit National Ice Center in West Allis, an official Olympictraining center. Eric showcased the Pettit and Slice of Ice in Milwaukee's Red Arrow Park, which offers awarming house and Starbucks amidst downtown splendor. Eric, Ana, and Matt discussed a number ofoutdoor skating venues, which include Green Bay's Hy-Vee Plaza at Titletown; The Plaza in Neenah;Monona Bank RiverRink in Monona; The Edgwater Hotel's beautiful outdoor rink along with TenneyPark's rink in Madison; Wenzel Family Plaza's newer outdoor rink in Marshfield; Mill Street Pond inPlymouth; and Minocqua Winter Park in Minocqua. Indoor facilities were also showcased in Baraboo,Chippewa Falls, Appleton, DePere, Superior, Lake Delton, and Janesville. You can even skate on amaintained section of Lake Superior between Bayfield and Madeline Island when conditions allow!We certainly didn't have time to cover them all, so you can find a very comprehensive list of rinks acrossthe state here: http://www.sk8stuff.com/utility/lister_rinks.asp?stap=WI Wild Eagle Lodge; located in the mecca for winter recreation and sports, Eagle River. Enjoysnowmobiling, ice fishing, winter kayaking, winter hiking and more, just steps from your door. Rightnow, you can use the code “SAVE10DWWR” to get 10% off your stay through December 31, 2023. Findout more at WildEagleLodge.com! Best Western; When you're ready for your next adventure, they're ready to welcome you throughout 40Wisconsin locations. There are 10 in the state's south central region alone, five of which are pet-friendly! Plus, with their Best Western rewards program never expires; https://bit.ly/3zCCK3f Marshfield Clinic; All of Us Research Program; https://bit.ly/3klM56E

Izzy and Emma from Minocqua Wisconsin join the show to talk about growing in the cold north, youth hockey thru some college hockey, and the upcoming pond hockey tourney in Minocqua. This is a good one. Enjoy.