LINCOLN COUNTY WARMING CENTERS OFFER AN OPPORTUNITY TO ESCAPE WINTER’S BITTER GRIP

A significant high pressure system centered over the upper Midwest is tightening its grip on the central and eastern portions of the nation. Communities across the Northwoods will see temps that are already down in the teens and single digits drop to sub-zero levels, with lows currently forecasted to be at or near 25 below zero. Real feel temperatures could reach -40 degrees. With the onset of the dangerously cold weather, Lincoln County officials are reminding residents that they can find relief at one of the fourteen warming centers throughout…

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LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE RECOGNIZES TEAM MEMBERS FOR 2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office honored four team members last week for achievements in 2025. County Jail Administrator Nicholas Hoeft was presented with the Sheriff’s Recognition Award for displaying selflessness and dedication during a critical incident in July of 2025 involving the dive team.  Lieutenant Thomas Tollefson received the Life Saving Award for his response to a medical emergency on December 2nd. Lt. Tollefson responded to a welfare check in the City of Merrill and found the patient to be not breathing and having no pulse. Lt. Tollefson began cardiopulmonary…

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