10/15/2026

IRONWOOD – Voters in the Ironwood School District will see the schools bond proposal on their ballots November 3^rd.  The proposed $12.5 million bond would be used to replace aging boilers, piping and heating systems, prioritize student safety, and modernize classroom facilities in the more than 100-year-old school building.  Plans also include library renovations, parking improvements and athletic upgrades including new stadium lights, bathrooms and gymnasium bleachers. 

10/15/2026

BAYFIELD - The Washburn School District will ask voters on November 3 to approve a $4.8 million, four-year operating referendum. Superintendent Denise Michaelsen says previous budget cuts have reduced bus routes and the four-K program. The first-year cost is estimated at $123 per $100,000 of property value, increasing to $1.5 million annually by 2029-30. If voters reject the measure, the district faces a projected $700,000 shortfall and potentially more staff and program cuts.

10/15/2026

BAYFIELD COUNTY – The Bayfield County Sheriff’s office hiring 2 new deputies.  Deputy Tanski and Deputy Pretasky both recently graduated from recruit school and have started field training.