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Land O' Lakes woman finalist in $1 million potato chip contest Submitted: 02/12/2013

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LAND O' LAKES - A Northwoods woman's idea for potato chips could make her one million dollars richer. But she needs your help to do it.

Last fall Karen Weber-Mendham of Land O Lakes saw an ad for the Lay's "Do Us a Flavor" contest, and decided to enter.

Weber-Mendham chose cheesy garlic bread as her flavor.

In October, she found out she was a finalist in the top 3 of the competition.

She and the two other finalists went to the Lays headquarters in Dallas to taste their flavors.

"I got to see these chefs make actual cheesy garlic bread," Weber-Mendham said. "They perfect that recipe first. And then they had me take a bite of this cheesy garlic bread, and then hand me a potato chip. And I tasted the cheesy garlic bread potato chip."

The cheesy garlic bread flavor is up against Sriracha-- and chicken and waffles.

Karen is in New York City this week to promote her flavor.

Monday, she appeared on Good Morning America. Tuesday, she rang the opening bell for the New York Stock Exchange.

All three flavors are in stores now, and voting is open, although they're not in Rhinelander yet.

You can vote for the flavor by following the link below.

Related Weblinks:
Do Us a Flavor Voting Page

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White Takes Second Place in TrigStar Exam Submitted: 05/22/2013

RHINELANDER - Taking a math test paid off literally for a Rhinelander high school student.

Shane White placed second in the state in the Trig-Star exam.

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It has three, multi stage questions.

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National Geography Bee Finalist Submitted: 05/22/2013

WASHINGTON - Local geography whiz Asha Jain made the final round of the National Geography Bee in Washington today. But fell just short of the title.

Jain from Minocqua passed the preliminary round of 54 contestants on Monday. The final round of 10 was this morning.

The contestants are competing for a 25-thousand dollar scholarship and trip to the Galapagos Islands. Jain finished in the top six.

The title clinching question: "Because the earth bulges at the equator, which mountain peak on the earth is farthest from the earth’s center?"

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Tougher Requirements Wanted for Recalls Submitted: 05/22/2013

MADISON - A group of Wisconsin town officials want the state to raise requirements for recalling local officials.

Voters can now launch a recall effort for any reason related to the person's official responsibilities.

A bill has been introduced by Republican Representative Alvin Ott of Forest Junction.

It would require that the official be charged with committing a crime or committing an ethics violation before a recall could happen.

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Gov. Walker calls for nearly $13 million to boost walleye production Submitted: 05/22/2013

MADISON - Gov. Scott Walker has announced a nearly $13 million effort to boost walleye production.

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Help Stop Emerald Ash Borer Spread when Camping Submitted: 05/21/2013

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Northwoods Schools Struggle to Fill School Boards Submitted: 05/21/2013

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LAONA, CRANDON - Voters choose from lots of candidates in both presidential primaries and general elections.

Most state offices even have several candidates on the ballot.

But what if nobody wants to do the job?

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New Printpack facility progressing nicely Submitted: 05/21/2013

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RHINELANDER - Work on the new Printpack facility in Rhinelander seems to be going smoothly.

The new building is located on Highway 17, a little south of Lincoln Street.

Printpack Human Resources Director Jeremy VanCamp tells us the structure should be done by mid July. But it will take some time to get everything up and running inside.

Equipment will start going in by the end of summer. That will happen in various stages through March 2014.

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