The hodag is the mascot of Rhinelander High School and has been since the 1930s, but it's also the mascot of the whole city. The Rhinelander Hodag faces off against the Antigo Red Robin in Antigo.

Yes, Rhinelander prides itself on its Hodag history, as this video shared ... "Hodags are not only our high school mascot, they are the symbol of our very community," Bloedorn said.

But today the hodag is green. That's because when the Rhinelander high school chose the hodag as its mascot in the 1930s, its uniforms were green. There was no money to buy black uniforms ...

RHINELANDER, Wis. (WAOW) -- Rhinelander High School is competing with 12 other schools for the best high school mascot in America. The Hodag is a fearsome creature with a row of thick curved spikes ...

Rhinelander High School was in the final round for the best sports mascot in America competition. It was the only Wisconsin High School mascot in the championship. The Hodag was created in 1893 ...

Do you know the legend of the Rhinelander Hodag? This month’s issue of Milwaukee Magazine explores the lore of the hideous green beast and how it’s become a symbol of pride for the northern ...

The Hodags had already won in its own mascot category for "Best Mythical ... come in contact with." Since then, Rhinelander has embraced the hodag as its icon, with sculptures, shops and mascots ...

The Hodag Dome is back in action just in time for the Rhinelander High School Class of 2025 graduation. The ceremony will be ...

the team with the better seed will prevail based on the results of our fall mascot contest. The history of the hodag is strongly tied to the city of Rhinelander, where it was claimed to have been ...

Just under two months ago, the dome deflated and was damage when back-up generators failed during an ice storm that took ...

RHINELANDER, Wis ... The community celebration is open for all ages. The hodag is the city’s mascot-- a mythical creature and northwards legend. The Hodag’s 131st birthday will be celebrated ...