BAYFIELD COUNTY

Local

1 killed in Sunday night shooting in Superior

The suspected shooter was arrested later in Iron River.

Wisconsin

Court of Appeals decision prevents company from bottling water near Lake Superior

Yearslong legal fight centered around debate over preserving water resources.

Jun 13, 2024

the side of a blue boat that reads "Ferry Bayfield-Madeline Island" is anchored in still water at night

Wisconsin

La Pointe closes on $17M deal for Madeline Island ferry service

The purchase is a "critical part of keeping the island population sustainable," the town chair said.

Apr 18, 2024

Northland Outdoors

Grouse hunting guru helps manage land he hunts on

In a banner season for ruffs, with an old dog out in front, Bayfield County forester Mike Amman shows what makes great grouse ground.

Oct 13, 2023

Latest Headlines

Local

Pedestrian fatally struck by Bayfield police officer

Outside agencies have been asked to handle the investigation.

Aug 3, 2023

By Staff reports

Business

New Herbster storefront links South Shore creatives

Authentic Superior sells works by 60 regional farmers, soap makers, food producers — and more online

Jun 23, 2023

By Melinda Lavine

Local

Essentia Health ordered to pay Bayfield County family $19 million for medical malpractice

An attorney faulted the health system for a breakdown in communication that led to an 8-day-old baby's permanent disability.

Apr 27, 2023

By Tom Olsen

With cars and passengers on board, Captain Matthew Olson secures the gate on the Island Queen ferry before the trip to Madeline Island. Bob King / rking@duluthnews.com

Wisconsin

Madeline Island Ferry Line is a vital link to the mainland. Now, its assets may be sold

The ferry line has five boats that make nearly 6,000 crossings each year.

Mar 13, 2023

By Danielle Kaeding / Wisconsin Public Radio

Northland Outdoors

Final Wisconsin deer registrations up 14% statewide, nearly 20% in north

Registrations from the nine-day firearms deer season that ended Sunday were up 13.5% in Douglas County.

Nov 30, 2022

By John Myers

Northland Outdoors

Wisconsin habitat work hoped to save troubled Connecticut warbler

The Wisconsin DNR and Bayfield County are working to boost jackpine habitat the little bird needs to nest.

Oct 12, 2022

By John Myers

Two men and a woman sit at table in front of microphones

Wisconsin

Bayfield County to map artesian wells following proposal to bottle, sell water there

County and state officials hope to pinpoint locations, flows and depths of the springs.

Sep 19, 2022

By Danielle Kaeding / Wisconsin Public Radio

Columns

Local View: Like we do for Bayfield Apple Festival, we all must come together

From the column: "We will need to see and tell the truth, deny the lie, and roll up our collective sleeves to keep our world livable."

Sep 8, 2022

By Christopher LaForge

Artist Jamey Penney-Ritter poses in her studio, Bemused Design, in Washburn

Arts and Entertainment

Meet the artist whose Northland travel posters are becoming ubiquitous

Jamey Penney-Ritter has designed "the biggest collection of northern Wisconsin travel posters in the history of the world." She's made plenty for Minnesota, too.

Aug 17, 2022

By Jay Gabler

Arts and Entertainment

Best Bets: Goat yoga, Finnish music, and more Northland delights

Find something to do this weekend.

Aug 8, 2022

By Jay Gabler