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After unideal potato harvest, Northwoods restaurants aren't seeing effects of possible French fry shortage
RHINELANDER - There are few things more American than a burger and fries; and few things more "Wisconsin" than Friday night fish and fries.

"A good 50 to 60 percent of everything that's ordered… people want the fries," said Bucketheads Sports Bar & Grill manager Lyndon Lampe.

If recent headlines prove correct, some people might not get to enjoy the potato-based side dish.

Reports surfaced this week about a possible French fry shortage around the country. Rhinelander Cafe & Pub owner Mark Gutteter hasn't noticed any problems yet.

"There's no rationing going on," said Guttete...
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NEWS HEADLINES
Wisconsin assembly bill would lessen the penalty for bail jumping Wisconsin assembly bill would lessen the penalty for bail jumping   12/05/2019
New legislation at the state level could make the penalty for bail jumping less severe.
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High school students volunteer to help elementary students write letters to Santa High school students volunteer to help elementary students write letters to Santa   12/05/2019
Volunteers from Rhinelander High School's FBLA/DECA club visited Pelican Elementary Thursday.
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Christmas tree farmers work around winter weather Christmas tree farmers work around winter weather   12/05/2019
Steigerwaldt and his employees work around the clock to harvest and ship about 15,000 trees in less than a month.
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DNR watching Winter Severity Index as winter gets underway DNR watching Winter Severity Index as winter gets underway   12/05/2019
The winter solstice arrives in a few weeks. However, with a decent amount of snow on the ground and a big cold snap on the way, winter came crashing in a little early for us.
Snowmobile Club Trail Boss says parts of trails Snowmobile Club Trail Boss says parts of trails "not even close to being ready"   12/05/2019
Freezing temperatures are expected all next week, which should help firm up the trails.
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Investigators to brief Wisconsin Guard leader on sex probe Investigators to brief Wisconsin Guard leader on sex probe   12/05/2019
Federal investigators plan to brief the Wisconsin National Guard's top commander on a review of the Guard's sexual assault investigation protocols this weekend.
Resident concerned about pellet gun-fire Resident concerned about pellet gun-fire   12/05/2019
While Wisconsin has seen two school shootings just this week, a Madison woman is concerned about bullets from pellet guns hitting her home and car.
Baldwin introduces legislation to make housing more affordable for volunteer first responders Baldwin introduces legislation to make housing more affordable for volunteer first responders   12/04/2019
Volunteer fire fighters give a lot to the communities they serve, a new bill wants to make it easier for them to live where they love.
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Target urges shoppers to use new drive up service to avoid long waiting lines Target urges shoppers to use new drive up service to avoid long waiting lines   12/04/2019
The service brings online orders to customer's cars for free.
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Recent snowfall makes for soggy snowmobile trail conditions Recent snowfall makes for soggy snowmobile trail conditions   12/04/2019
For Jerry Lathrop, snow means snowmobiling.
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SPORTS HEADLINES
Local Sports Report 12-3-19 Local Sports Report 12-3-19   12/03/2019
Merrill gets season started with a win
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Rodgers throws four TDs as Packers top Giants Rodgers throws four TDs as Packers top Giants   12/01/2019
Green Bay improves to 9-3
Wausau Riverwolves search for success under third head coach in three years Wausau Riverwolves search for success under third head coach in three years   11/28/2019
Wausau native Colin Bailey transitioned from assistant to head coach this year
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Rhinelander Mayor Chris Frederickson proclaimed November 26th as the RHS girls swim team day Rhinelander Mayor Chris Frederickson proclaimed November 26th as the RHS girls swim team day   11/27/2019
Hodags posted four podium finishes, two gold medals at state meet
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