Sawyer County Record

09/02/2026

Please join us in celebrating the opening of David 'Wire' Heinsohns 'Tall Man Series' Exhibit at Out of the Woods Winery - Thursday - 4 - 6 pm.

The Tall Man Series exhibit: Several Years ago, I was taking pictures of some people by an outdoor patio. I noticed my elongated shadow in the lawn, which inspired me to paint some longer and taller figures. For some unknown reason most of them ended up with unusually long necks and legs. Wire

There are 32 paintings on exhibit. It is exciting to view the show - each image is a tall figure and each image is unique.

Join us for a glass of wine, enjoy the company of art lovers and enjoy this unique show.

08/24/2026

08/20/2026

https://www.apg-wi.com/sawyer_county_record/news/local/authorities-identify-body-in-lake-hayward/article_d7d55465-44b9-4016-a6a0-2c92009986eb.html

Bayfield County Coroner Tom Renz has identified the body pulled from Lake Hayward Aug. 12.

He said her name was Mickaela Klapak, 31, last known address was Minong.

Authorities were called to an unresponsive body late Aug. 12. When emergency workers retrieved the body, they attempted resuscitation but it failed. She was declared dead at the scene.

Renz said an early autopsy report said no lake water was found in her lungs, indicating she was already dead when placed in the water.

Bayfield County Coroner Tom Renz has identified the body pulled from Lake Hayward Aug. 12.

08/20/2026

08/12/2026

In the Tuesday August 11 primary election, Sawyer County voters chose candidates to advance to the November 3 general election, including sheriff, governor and Congressional representative.

Read about Deyo's win and other election results:

In the Tuesday August 11 primary election, Sawyer County voters chose candidates to advance to the November 3 general election, including sheriff, governor and Congressional representative.

08/07/2026

HCFS thanks volunteer Mary Braddish for spearheading our Annual Summer Picnic Program!

This picnic meal includes hot dogs, buns, condiments, chips, snacks, and a drink mix (items can vary based on supplies available.) Quantities are based on family size. Picnic food is only available once during the month per client/family.

08/05/2026

Two members of the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office — Patrol Administrator Greg Ripczinski and Chief Deputy Bryan Deyo — are set to face one another in a partisan primary election for Sawyer County Sheriff on Tuesday, Aug. 11.

The Record asked both candidates five identical questions about their campaign and their goals if elected. Read the questionnaire:

Two members of the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office — Patrol Administrator Greg Ripczinski and Chief Deputy Bryan Deyo — are set to face one another in a partisan primary election