Mike Michalak
Mike’s been around Northwoods media a long time, a familiar face on television from 16 years in the news business…his 60-Second Angler program…and finally landing on Hodag Country, WHDG. He’s an avid fisherman, still doing seminars and sport show appearances across the Midwest when not on the air or running his production company, NorthPro Video. Active in the community with Downtown Rhinelander, Inc and the Chamber, he enjoys getting outside with the family that now includes four grandkids! And never tell him you’ll meet up in the morning…if he sleeps LATE it’s 4:30!
MM's Morning Musings

Take 18 minutes...
I'm on vacation this week and can, for a change, get some stuff done there hasn't been time for. Bu...
9h ago

Impressions...
To start off with, everything that follows here are simply OBSERVATIONS. You can spin it any way yo...
May 07, 2026

The Packer Draft Gets An "A"
Football fans should get a day off work this time of year for the NFL Draft. It's a ritual steeped ...
Apr 27, 2026

Before, During and After...
Last week Wisconsin took the brunt of Mother Nature's spring fury with numerous severe thunderstorms...
Apr 20, 2026

This Job's Been Tough...
As I begin to wind down a career that's spanned 54 years, I'm reminded of the one thing I never real...
Apr 10, 2026
Country Music News

Nashville notes: Megan Moroney's 'Traitor' + Chris Janson's musical cameo
May 15, 2026

Luke Bryan plants a new crop of Farm Tour dates for fall
May 15, 2026

Kelsea Ballerini's fans are 'Legends' on her new app
May 15, 2026

If you're betting on Blake Shelton's ACM performance, 'Gamble' on this one
May 15, 2026

Miranda Lambert will be ready to cook, since she's bringing 'Crisco' to the ACMs
May 15, 2026

Little Big Town serves up hope and healing with 'Hey There Sunshine'
May 15, 2026

Shania Twain's bringing the glam to the ACMs, but it may be about quality over quantity
May 15, 2026

Nashville notes: The Nitty Gritty Nashville farewell + Trace Adkins' 'American Made'
May 14, 2026

