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.

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…

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.

Beef cattle shortages expected the next two years

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJMC) — Supplies of beef cattle and beef could keep shrinking for another two years. Cattle and beef supplies are getting smaller this year, and will really start to tighten up in 2025. USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski expects about a 5-percent decline from this year. “We’re forecasting beef production down by almost…