HAYWARD - The Nation's largest Nordic ski race calls Wisconsin home - the American Birkebeiner.
Last weekend was the 40th anniversary. Some northwoods folks participated in the historic race.
40 years. 54 Kilometers. 10,000 skiiers. These are the numbers behind North America's Largest nordic ski race - the Ameican Birkebeiner.
Eagle River native Tim Laird was also there. He's skiied the race from Cable, Wisconsin to Hayward for 18 years. He's saved the race banners and pins he' earned over the years.
For some it's a family event, while others, it's about the challenge. But many who take part, have the same outlook for next year.
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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