WISCONSIN RAPIDS - Saturday marked the 100th state boys cross country meet, and the 40th girls competition.
Several area athletes among the compeditors in 6 different championship races. Races were delayed an hour due to frost on the course.
But when they finally got rolling, some solid times were turned in. In Division 2 boys, Tomahawk's Bryan Tomek finished 9th. He completed the course in 16 minutes, 15.12 seconds - third fastet time in school history.
Other area results include Chequamegon boys finished 3rd in the D-3 team results. Stevens Point Boys also 3rd in D-1.
On the Girls side, Lakeland's Delaney Fitzpatrick was 7th in Division Two. In D-3, the lone Northwoods runner to reach the podium - Natalie Miller of Three Lakes finished 6th.
Laona/Wabeno girls finished 5th in Division 3, while Stevens Point girls finished 12th in D-1. Devin Sauvola of Northland Pines was 40th in D-2 boys.
To view the complete results, click on the link below.
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.
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."
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