By Josephine Hinderman, News Editor

Josh Schoemann, the first candidate to announce his bid against Governor Tony Evers ahead of next year’s elections, took some time to stop in Eagle River and Rhinelander late last week, where he shared messages behind his campaign.

Schoemann announced his candidacy for governor back in May, and is yet the only candidate to have formally filed to run for governor next year. Gov. Evers has not yet announced if he will be seeking a third term; however, it’s anticipated that he will announce it after the approval of the biennial state budget in July.

While not a North Woods local, Schoemann says that he has ties to the area, with his great-grandparents having owned property in Three Lakes and being a frequent visitor in his childhood with his father.

“It’s been great coming back to the area,” he said. “I’ve been getting reacquainted with the Eagle River area this time.”