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County weighs zoning change to allow more housing in Danbury
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (492+ words) Burnett County is considering a change to its land use ordinance that could allow smaller lots and multi-unit housing in the unincorporated community of Danbury " a proposal driven in part by concerns about workforce housing availability across the county. Committee…...
An Outdoorsman's Journal: Wood County's Dexter County Park and Campground
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (330+ words) A light black hair jig with a crappie minnow can be a crappie killer! The view from my campsite at Wood County's Dexter Park and Campground. "Tis the season for painted turtles to bask in the sun! High 77, low 34 After…...
From the Publisher's Desk: Advice that still rings true
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (365+ words) It's once again graduation season. The school year is coming to a formal close and the rites of passage are upon us. There are very few moments in our lives that clearly delineate moving from one season to another. Graduation…...
Grantsburg board stays firm on utilities
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (700+ words) The newly elected or returning Grantsburg Village trustees were sworn in on Monday by village clerk/treasurer Allison Longhenry (left). Trustees Kim Korhonen, Diane Barton and Leo Janke were all elected last month. The Grantsburg Village Board is working to…...
From the Editor's Desk: Embedded energy
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (462+ words) Buying Local is not just some liberal feel-good act to reward your neighbors" hard work, skills, contributions and way cool business logo; it is also about reducing the amount of energy needed to feed, fuel, support, heat, etc. a local…...
Burnett County takes proactive steps on data center zoning
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (296+ words) Before a single developer has come calling, Burnett County is taking early steps to establish a local framework for reviewing large-scale data center proposals " one that would keep decision-making authority at the county level rather than surrendering it to the…...
DNR Suspends Burn Permits in 31 Counties as Red Flag Warning Targets Polk, Burnett
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (344+ words) Fire danger is expected to reach Critical levels across Northern Wisconsin Thursday, May 14 through Saturday, May 16. The public is asked to avoid outdoor burning activities until conditions improve. Residents across northern and western Wisconsin face heightened wildfire risk this weekend,…...
APPLICATION FOR LICENSE: Wild River Outfitters
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (8+ words) burnettcountysentinel. com...
Curtis Alan Johnson | Obituaries
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (97+ words) Curtis Alan Johnson burnettcountysentinel. com Curtis Alan Johnson, known to most as Curt, passed away on May 7, 2026, in Luck, Wis. , from natural causes, leaving behind a life that was full of hard work, laughter, and the kind of steady love…...
An Outdoorsman's Journal: New Frontiers
1+ week, 1+ day ago (445+ words) Much of the Clam River in Burnett County flows through public land and is absolutely loaded with wildlife. Red loves to trout fish! This 19. 5-inch brown trout gave a heck of a fight. High 57, low 36 My plan was to drive…...