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Blues festival raises money for youth sports teamsSubmitted: 07/27/2014

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ST. GERMAIN - Most communities sell cookies and pies to raise money for their kid's athletic programs. But athletes in the Northland Pines district get most of their funding from a blues festival.

The Joe Bucher Blues Fest is the biggest blues festival in northern Wisconsin. More than 350 people come to the festival every year. All of the money raised is donated to the Northland Pines sports teams.

"How does a blues festival work with raising money for kids? Well, it works really well. It's the main funding apparatus for 3rd thru 12th grade," said festival organizer Joe Bucher.

Most of the volunteers for the festival are the coaches and athletes' parents. The money raised from the event helps buy equipment, pays for referees, and pays for transportation to and from games.

The event organizer believes a lot of people come to the event because they want to help the sports teams and experience a fun festival.

"We have good music, great food, authentic southern Memphis BBQ, and a great silent auction. [The event is] like a family reunion. There are so many people coming here, shaking my hand, saying hello," said Bucher.

This year's festival raised thousands of dollars for the Northland Pines teams.

Story By: Karolina Buczek

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Man dies in drowning accident Submitted: 07/27/2014

MINOCQUA - Police think a West Bend man died from a drowning accident.

People saw the man struggling in Lake Shishebogama and called the police just before 11p.m.. Police say 56-year-old Russell Steiner's family members pulled him out of the water before rescue crews got there.

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Pilots take to the sky in Air Cup Race Submitted: 07/27/2014

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The chairman for the race says it's all about having fun with your friends.

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Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team inspires Northwoods crowdsSubmitted: 07/27/2014

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Craft brewfest gives people opportunity to taste different brews, raise money for local organizationSubmitted: 07/27/2014

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MINOCQUA - Craft beers can be hit or miss. The Lac du Flambeau Lions Club gave people the chance to try lots of different types of craft brews at their annual Brewfest.

People got to taste different local brews. There were also some wines and sodas.

More people come to the event every year which helps the event get more breweries to come.

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Boat show displays restored wooden boats, raises money for medical researchSubmitted: 07/27/2014

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People got the chance to show off their boats at 22nd annual Antique Wooden Boat Show in Minocqua this weekend.

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Snowhawks, Wounded Warriors play double header Submitted: 07/26/2014

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"Last night was something we've never experienced before. [We've never] played a team that plays on snowshoes," said Wounded Warriors team member David Van Sleet.

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Woman dies after being hit by train in Taylor CountySubmitted: 07/26/2014

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