Wisconsin DI Regions > Northeast
The Wisconsin Destination Imagination Northeast Regional covers the counties of Vilas, Oneida, Forest, Florence, Lincoln, Langlade, Menominee, Oconto, Marinette, Marathon, Shawn, Wood, Portage, Waupaca, Outagamie, Brown, Kewaunee, Door, Waushara, Winnebago, Calumet, Manitowoc, Fond du Lac and Sheboygan.
Regional Directors
- Robyn Harper
robyn.harper@wisconsindi.org
- Tim Hornberger
tim.hornberger@wisconsindi.org
Facilities Coordinator
- Nicole Meverden
n_mev@hotmail.com
Thank you to Millie's Pub & Grub for cooking lunch for the Appraisers! Millie's is located at 518 Fourth Street, Algoma.
Northeast Regional 2026 Tournament Information
Date: February 28, 2026
Location: Algoma High School, 1715 Division St., Algoma, WI.
Advancement to the Wisconsin Affiliate Tournament from the Northeast Regional Tournament: the top 5 teams in each Challenge and level will qualify to compete at the Wisconsin Affiliate Tournament on April 11, 2026, at Sun Prairie West High School in Sun Prairie. Note: Even if there is only one or two teams in your Challenge and level, you still must satisfactorily solve the Challenge, as per the Appraisers, to move on to the Affiliate tournament.
Northeast Regional Events and Announcements
NERDI Tournament Activities
While you're not watching Challenge presentations, feel free to check out some of these free, family-friendly activities in the Algoma Community Wellness Center lobby. Download the flyer here.
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9:30 AM - ? DOOR PENINSULA ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY (DPAS) PLANETARIUM SHOW
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10 AM - 2 PM PENINSULA REPTILE HOUSE, MEET SOME REPTILES
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11 AM - 3 PM (OR WHILE SUPPLIES LAST) STATE STREET CREATION STATION, CREATE A DYE SUBLIMATED MAGNET
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12 - 3 PM (OR UNTIL SUPPLIES RUN OUT) MAKE YOUR OWN DI PIN WITH THE EINSTEIN PROJECT’S MAKER SPACE
Other activities:
- PIN TRADING - FEEL FREE TO BRING YOUR DI PINS ALONG AND DO SOME TRADING!
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PLAY THE NERDI SCAVENGER HUNT GAME AND ENTER TO WIN A PRIZE! PICK UP THE ENTRY FORM AND RULES AT THE CHECK-IN TABLE
- Visit the Merch Table. Download the price list here.
- Grab a bite to eat at the Algoma Music Boosters concessions. Cash or card accepted.
Northeast Regional Team Manager Information Session
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 7 - 8 PM via Zoom
The Zoom link has been emailed to all NERDI Team Managers and Program Coordinators.
Northeast Regional Instant Challenge (IC) Day
Algoma High School 1715 Division St. Algoma, WI
Two sessions, 9 - 11 AM OR 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM.
Teams will do at least 4 Challenges.
Hone your team's Instant Challenge skills! Four ICs will be administered by experienced Challenge Masters, Team Managers, Regional Directors, and Appraisers.
NERDI teams can register here through January Monday, January 26, 2026.