Washburn County News & Updates

Pending the WI Fire Danger, The Wild Rivers Trail and railroad grade to Shell Lake may be closed for use. During the Washburn County spring closure, the only trails that […]

ROAD WORK NOTIFICATION Work is scheduled to begin on CTH K between Division St. and Sunset Lane on Monday May 12th, 2025. May 12th through June 2nd. Expect flagging operations […]

The Washburn County Highway Department has closures scheduled on Pair o Lakes Road from CTH E to Bushey Road for culvert installation, grading, shaping and paving. May 1st, 2025:  Expect […]

**PRESS RELEASE** **NOTICE**   Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 349.16, Washburn County seasonal road bans are being removed on all Washburn County Highways EFFECTIVE NOON THURSDAY APRIL 17th, 2025.   Brian […]

LONG LAKE SPRING 2025 END OF 24/25 DRAWDOWN DATE:  April 14, 2025 Ice is now out on Long Lake and water levels are being returned to normal pool elevation.  During […]

SPOONER LAKE SPRING 2025 END OF 24/25 DRAWDOWN DATE:  April 7, 2025 Ice is now out on Spooner Lake and water levels are being returned to normal pool elevation.  During […]

BIRCH LAKE SPRING 2025 END OF 24/25 DRAWDOWN DATE:  April 7th 2025 Ice is now out on Birch Lake and water levels are being returned to normal pool elevation.  During the […]

Washburn County Forestry is offering 19 tracts for the spring 2025 timber sale prospectus.  These 19 tracts total 1,315 acres and include approximately 45,255 tons of pulpwood and 816 mbf […]

County Board of Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the County Board Room, Shell Lake WI. Click to View Packet

2025 Seasonal Road Bans **PRESS RELEASE** **NOTICE**   Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 349.16, Washburn County seasonal road bans will go into effect Friday, February 28th, 2025 at noon.  Notice will […]