MERRILL, Wis. (WSAW) - With the return of the holiday season, Smiling John’s in Merrill was happy to be back in business. “I love to be out here, see all the people,” Sophie Koehler, a tree processor ...

Growing up we always had a fresh tree. When I got married, I continued that tradition by visiting a local tree farm near us to cut down our own trees. It is a wonderful experience, especially for ...

If you have yet to buy a Christmas tree this year, take cheer — prices are roughly the same as in 2023. Growers weren't expecting to raise wholesale prices, according to an annual survey by the Real ...