Gordon Hanson
Gordon Hanson, 92, of Balsam Lake, passed away on April 30. The celebration of life for Gordon Hanson will be held at Balsam Lutheran Church, in Amery, on Saturday at 11 a.m. Visitation is 10 until 11 a.m. on Saturday at the church.
Jean Liden
Jean Liden, 89, of Barron, passed away on May 6. She is survived by her son, Carl Liden; and daughter, Linda Liden. The funeral service for Jean Liden will be held at First United Methodist Church, in Barron, on Friday at 11 a.m. Visitation is 10 until 11 a.m. on Friday at the church.
Donald Bergstrom
Donald Bergstrom, 89, of Birchwood, passed away on May 8. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Bergstrom; and son, Don “Bumper” Bergstrom. The visitation for Donald Bergstrom will be held at Appleyard’s Home for Funerals, in Rice Lake, on Friday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Daniel “Dan” Lubensky
Daniel “Dan” Lubensky, 84, of Sarona, passed away on May 9. Daniel Lubensky is survived by his son, Matt Lubensky. The visitation for Daniel Lubensky is Friday, from 1 until 4 p.m., at Skinner Funeral Home, in Shell Lake.
AM NEWSCAST – Friday, May 17, 2024
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — A missing man from rural Chetek has been found dead; — Volunteers are working on the Ice Age Trail near Hemlock Creek this week; — Where’s the beef? Cattle shortages are expected the next two years; — and Republicans’ state convention is in Appleton…
SPORTSCAST – Friday, May 17, 2024
Today’s Fast Break Sports Report MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 27 points to pull the Minnesota Timberwolves out of their mid-series slump and deliver a flawless 115-70 victory over the Denver Nuggets to force a Game 7 in this roller-coaster playoff matchup. Jaden McDaniels pitched in 21 points and lockdown defense, and Mike Conley…
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Friday, May 17, 2024
Today’s funeral announcements.
Christina Salay
Christina Salay, 79, of Roseville, Minnesota, passed away on May 14. The funeral service for Christina Salay will be held at Lake Lena Community Center, in Sandstone, Minnesota, on Saturday at 10 a.m. Visitation is Friday at 6 p.m. at the community center.
Harris promotes administration economic outreach during Milwaukee stop
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — Vice President Kamala Harris was back in Wisconsin on Thursday. It was Harris’s fourth trip to Wisconsin so far this year, and during a half hour discussion with comedian D.L. Hughley before an audience in Milwaukee. Harris touted Biden administration efforts to help people of color deal with debt, particularly student…