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Hidden Gems: Shell Lake, WI

With a 2,500 acre lake located downtown, some would say the entire community of Shell Lake is a hidden gem. If you’ve visited before, you can likely confirm that to be true. There have been many additions to the Shell Lake community over the past several years making spending a day, weekend or even…

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Hidden Gems: Spooner, WI

Washburn County’s largest community, Spooner, boasts a population of just over 2,500. This charming small town is the next feature in our hidden gems series. From top-notch dining to one of the best downtowns in Northwest Wisconsin, a trip to Spooner will not disappoint! Spend Some Time Downtown A…

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Explore Local: Last Minute Shopping Ideas

Did you just realize that we’re two weeks away from Christmas?! Yeah, same here! If you’re anything like me, you’ve started out strong in your Christmas shopping, but didn’t get all of it done quite yet. I’ve been seeing some really great posts on social media from some of our local shops and found…

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Made in WashCo: Mayana Chocolate

You don’t need to plan an extravagant vacation to visit Belgium if you are looking for gourmet, melt-in-your-mouth, luxury chocolates. All you need to do is take a wander into a few of our local stores before you notice a trend. What are these beautiful boxes of chocolates and why do so many local…

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Gearing Up for the Holiday Season...

The cool nights and frosty mornings have arrived & I don’t know about you, but it makes me fast forward to nights in front of the fire with cocoa and my loved ones! There are so many great things coming our way this holiday season in Washburn County that you just can’t help but feel jolly and get…

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