MERRILL - After severe storms this summer, the Lincoln County Grandstands were torn down and the county began searching for ideas to replace the iconic fairground structure.
The "Merrill Expo Center Authority User Group" has a plan to build an Expo Center with the goal of bringing more business to the grounds.
Randy Scholz is the Administrative Coordinator for Lincoln County and says, "They would promote it. They would have other groups come in and utilize it more. That's really the whole concept behind the Authority is to get the fairgrounds used more."
So far, the Lincoln County Public Property Committee favors the plans, but they're hesitant about what may happen during the 2013 county fair, Scholz says, "The user group has indicated that they're more interested in doing it so it fits everybody's need. They weren't so concerned with the time frame. So I don't know what their plans are as far as having something available for the upcoming year."
The Expo Center Group still has to provide detailed plans to Lincoln County, including costs and construction models, before the full board can move ahead.
MINOCQUA - “This disease is called the great imitator for a good reason,” says Jeff Waite.
Lyme disease can be good at hiding.
“Lyme disease is a bacterial type infection spread by a spiral keet, which is also considered a parasite. And it can be carried in the spit glands and intestinal track of ticks in this area. Particularly the deer tick," said Dr. Kurt Landauer.
EAGLE RIVER - The initiative will help to rebound what's thought of as a suffering walleye population by adding hundreds of thousands of the fish to Wisconsin lakes.
The project could improve fishing for the state's most popular game fish and tourism in the state. George Langely, a local fishing guide at Eagle Sports bait shop in Eagle River, says walleye fishing isn't what it used to be.
"The walleye population has pretty much suffered in the last twenty years and it's really nice to see Madison recognizing that and taking some steps to do something about it. It will take a while but it's a great start."
STATEWIDE - Camping in the Northwoods just got a little more high-tech, thanks to a new website and iPhone app. You can download the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest app on your iPhone.
The app lets you see what campsites are available, and reserve your spot online. It also gives information about trails and other activities in the area.
In the “old days” travelers could always call ahead about site availability, but by the time out of town visitors arrive, they might be full.
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