Rhinelander, WI — Congressional candidate Niina Baum will embark on her “400 Miles Through Wisconsin: Biking for the People” tour beginning July 8, traveling by bicycle from Rhinelander to Superior as part of a multi-community listening tour across Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District.
The tour will provide Baum with the opportunity to meet directly with residents, business owners, community leaders, elected officials, and local organizations to better understand the opportunities and challenges facing communities throughout northern Wisconsin. Stops along the route will include communities such as Manitowish Waters, Park Falls, Mellen, Hayward, Cable, Ashland, and several others before concluding in Superior.
“The best way to represent the people of northern Wisconsin is to spend time with them, listen to their concerns, and learn about the issues that matter most in their daily lives,” said Baum. “This tour is about building relationships, hearing firsthand from residents, and gaining a deeper understanding of the unique strengths and challenges of each community across the district. Biking allows me to slow down and really get to know each community more intimately than just stopping in for an event.”
Throughout the journey, Baum will visit local businesses, community organizations, economic development initiatives, and civic leaders. The purpose of these visits is to listen, learn, and build stronger connections throughout the district while highlighting the people and organizations working to strengthen their communities. The Pedaling for the People Tour reflects Baum’s commitment to accessibility, grassroots engagement, and ensuring that every corner of the district has a voice in the conversations shaping its future.
Community members interested in meeting with Baum during the tour or learning more about upcoming stops are encouraged to follow campaign updates and event announcements throughout July.
Schedule:
Wednesday, July 8: Start at Town Pump Bar & Grill (Rhinelander) at 5pm. Kick-off party from 4-5pm. End in Hazlehurst.
Thursday, July 9: Start in Hazlehurst. Tour & info session at UW-Trout Lake Station. End in Manitowish Waters.
Friday, July 10: Start in Manitowish Waters. Tour Mercer Valve Co (tentative). Childcare needs info session at Flambeau River YMCA (Park Falls). End in Butternut.
Saturday, July 11: Start in Butternut. End in Mellen. Town hall event in Mellen. Mill tour & listening session (tentative).
Sunday, July 12: Start in Mellen. Highlight Copper Falls State Park. Tour and listening session at Moonlight Meadows Farms in Marengo. End in Ashland.
Monday, July 13: Start in Ashland. Tour and listening session at Bretting Manufacturing Co. End in Cable.
Tuesday, July 14: Start in Cable. Listening session with the Birkie Foundation (tentative). Highlight the CAMBA trails. End in Hayward.
Wednesday, July 15: Break Day. Deviate to Farm Tech Days in Stratford for the day. Back to Hayward for Lumberjack Bowl kick-off by Charlie Berens.
Thursday, July 16: Join the Lumberjack Bowl festivities. Start in Hayward. End in Solon Springs. Highlight Jack Links store.
Friday, July 17: Start in Solon Springs. End in Superior. Tour and information session regarding shipping industry.
