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Feb. 19 Local Primary Election Results
- The following are election results from contested races in the Feb. 19, 2018 primary from our viewing area.  The results are unofficial until the Board of Canvas for each local government approves them.

PORTAGE COUNTY:
Stevens Point City Council District 9 (Top 2)
Polly Dalton - 107Mary E McComb - 77
Brian Beaulieu - 76

Note from County Clerk: There are zero (0) provisional ballots outstanding, but given a one-vote margin, the canvas board meeting (which will probably be on Friday (announcement Wednesday) will go over the District 9 resu...
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NEWS HEADLINES
A Cold One for Carl: Tribute Brewing renames coffee stout in honor of snowmobile inventor A Cold One for Carl: Tribute Brewing renames coffee stout in honor of snowmobile inventor   02/19/2019
The Eagle River-based brewery decided to rename its beer the 'Motor Toboggan Stout' in honor of Carl Eliason. Eliason invented one of the first snowmobiles in a shed in Sayner in 1924.
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"Untappd" app helps breweries choose types of beer to make with feedback from customers   02/19/2019
Rhinelander Brewing Company is constantly making new beers for its customers to try, so it can be tricky to catch your favorite.
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'Worst I've seen it': cars bump, bounce down Highway 51 as roadway tenting leads to rocky winter ride 'Worst I've seen it': cars bump, bounce down Highway 51 as roadway tenting leads to rocky winter ride   02/19/2019
Two local car mechanics told us a stretch of Highway 51 near Tomahawk is so bad, they won't even drive on it. Both said the road is rougher than they've ever seen it, a condition echoed on roads throughout the Northwoods.
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Designated an 'Opportunity Zone,' Lac du Flambeau hosting seminar to highlight benefits of capital gains deferrals Designated an 'Opportunity Zone,' Lac du Flambeau hosting seminar to highlight benefits of capital gains deferrals   02/19/2019
Lac du Flambeau is one of 120 "Opportunity Zones" in Wisconsin. LDF BDC COO Randy Soulier thinks the investors can provide capital for projects like housing and workforce development that benefit LDF and beyond. He hopes to make Lac du Flambea a destination people want to both vacation and work in.
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Giant snowman constructed for fifth year in Minocqua Giant snowman constructed for fifth year in Minocqua   02/19/2019
Communities often try different promotions to draw visitors in. Minocqua simply relies on the snow.
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Park Falls holds first mayoral primary election in 12 years Park Falls holds first mayoral primary election in 12 years   02/19/2019
There was only one race to vote on in Park Falls' Spring Primary Election Tuesday. But Deputy Clerk Michelle Smith says for the city, it was a unique one.
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It's not too late to get a flu shot It's not too late to get a flu shot   02/19/2019
You can still get protection with a flu shot. The Price County Health Department says it's not too late. In Wisconsin, the number of people taking advantage of the flu vaccine is up this year.
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UPDATE: Missing Plover teen found safe, returned home UPDATE: Missing Plover teen found safe, returned home   02/19/2019
Police do not believe a missing teenager from Plover to be in any danger, but they are urging him to contact his parents.
Tax credit bill for family caregivers in Wisconsin released Tax credit bill for family caregivers in Wisconsin released   02/19/2019
A bipartisan proposal backed by AARP would create a $1,000 income tax credit for family members in Wisconsin who give care to qualified disabled and elderly people in their homes.
Evers 'exploring' Wisconsin joining lawsuit against Trump Evers 'exploring' Wisconsin joining lawsuit against Trump   02/19/2019
Gov. Tony Evers says Wisconsin could join a multistate lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's emergency declaration to pay for a U.S.-Mexico border wall.


SPORTS HEADLINES
Northland Pines loses to SPASH in sectionals Northland Pines loses to SPASH in sectionals   02/20/2019
Eagles season comes to an end
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Sports Spotlight: Bilz, Ulrich lead Medford gymnastics as freshmen Sports Spotlight: Bilz, Ulrich lead Medford gymnastics as freshmen   02/18/2019
Raiders gymnasts have eyes on state
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Medford girls curling won a single match at the State Curling Championship in Wausau Medford girls curling won a single match at the State Curling Championship in Wausau   02/17/2019
Two Raider seniors competed for the last time
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State arm wrestling tournament celebrates anniversary State arm wrestling tournament celebrates anniversary   02/16/2019
Wisconsin vs. Illinois battle highlights event
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