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MADISON - Wisconsin Democrats say they are increasingly optimistic about their chances of knocking of Republican Gov. Scott Walker next year, even though a top tier candidate has yet to emerge and they're still recovering from a devastating 2016 election.
Democrats are gathering this weekend for the Wisconsin state party convention. They say liberals are energized in opposition both to President Donald Trump and Republicans closely tied to him like Walker.
Walker's approval rating has been below 50 percent since early 2014.
But their recent track record hasn't been good. Democrats are still trying to recover from Trump becoming the first Republican presidential candidate to carry Wisconsin since 1984. And Walker has been challenged plenty but has won three elections since 2010.
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RHINELANDER - Each county in the state of Wisconsin offers something unique. There are different scenic views, museums, and even interesting creatures like the Hodag.
That's why a group of people, also known as the Dairyland Walkers, travel around the state.
On Saturday, about 50 members of the Madison-based group visited Rhinelander. Oneida County is the 68th county they've walked.
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WOODRUFF - The 6th Annual Woodruff Memorial Car Show featured cars of all makes and models. But this year, there was one item showcased that is rooted in the Northwoods.
"I'm here showing our 1936 Sunflower utility launch boat which was actually used as a guide boat back in the 30s," said boat owner Don Bergman.
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TOMAHAWK - Downtown Tomahawk filled with dozens of motorcycles yesterday for the "Wheels in Motion" Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet.
People could enter their bike in a number of contests in categories like "spectators' choice" and "most custom".
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SHEBOYGAN - SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) - Authorities have identified two men who died when their single-engine plane crashed in a farm field in Sheboygan County.
The Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office said Saturday the pilot was 67-year-old Dennis Hall of McHenry, Ill., and the passenger was 19-year-old Filip Smecko of Janesville, Wis.
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RHINELANDER - Three bear cubs find themselves temporarily staying at Wild Instincts after someone illegally shot and killed the mother bear.
The DNR says the bear was shot on Wednesday, but it's still unknown who exactly shot the animal, or why they did it.
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HARSHAW - Memorial Day gives us the chance to remember those who died while serving our country. On Saturday, hundreds gathered at a Northwoods ceremony to pay their respects.
"It's an observance. It's not a celebration. It hurts too much to celebrate," said United States Marine Tim Bahr. "If we don't talk about those who gave it their all, who's going to? For us Memorial Day is pretty much every day."
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