Community 29 May 2025

Suring High School third-quarter honor roll noted

Names of students named to the 2024-25 third quarter honor roll at Suring High School have been announced. Highest Honors Seniors: Michael P. Bailey, Bunny R. Cramer, Autumn J. DeGrave, Morgan T. Dryja, Emma L. Kristof, Kendra L. Rattin, Chase G. Schindel. Juniors: Karissa L. Hischke, Tia R. Schwartzkopf, Morgan E. Suring. Sophomores: Aleena L. Broetzman. Freshmen: Addison L. Frank. High Honors Seniors: Graduation Year: Cheyenne E.
Community 29 May 2025
One body, two spirits
For Patrick Firgens, being a gay man living on the Menominee Reservation was something he’s always known. However, there is another aspect to his life: being two-spirit. The term two-spirit did not exist when Firgens was born 52 years ago.
Community 26 May 2025
St. John’s holds second Church on the Farm service
The Schairer farm shop in Birnamwood was built for equipment but became a place of worship May 11. St. John’s Lutheran Church held its second annual Church on the Farm service on Mother’s Day. The Rick Lettau Family Band came out of retirement to provide the polka music. It had everyone tapping their feet and singing along.
Community 5 May 2025
Retirement new gateway to problem drinking
I think most people, even from a young age, are aware of the risks of drinking alcohol in excess or on a regular basis, including impaired judgement, liver failure, drunk driving, addiction, etc.
Community 22 April 2025
Greater prairie-chickens are booming once again
I cringe as I set my alarm for 4 a.m. I am not a morning person, but on the rare occasion when the benefit far outweighs the unwelcome blare of my alarm clock, I make the sacrifice. In this case, there was no doubt that it would.
Community 30 March 2025
Is stem cell therapy legitimate or a scam?
Scientists discovered ways to extract stem cells from early mouse tissues nearly 40 years ago.
Community 25 March 2025
Northern flickers bringing their songs to state
It’s mid-March, the time of year when those winds from the balmy south send many of the migrating songbirds our way, soon to show up in our backyards and surrounding landscapes. One of our favorite woodpeckers to watch for is the Northern flicker. We usually just catch sight of it as it seemingly makes a mad dash through our backyard. Its low, undulating flight pattern is a key giveaway for this species.
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