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In the news from WXPR on Thursday: The case against the former Rhinelander City Administrator is on hold Libraries across the region are cautiously reopening A Wausau-based nonprofit may be able to help with unemployment denials A network of volunteers help monitor Wisconsin's streams

Wednesday's WXPR news includes: A former Rhinelander common council member has filed an open meetings complaint with the state Lincoln County will host free COVID-19 testing for all on Thursday Stormy Kromer is making donations to local charitible organizations Rhinelander's new Tree Board will examine the silvicultural landscape of the city

In WXPR news: Expected rainfall may put pressure on rivers, streams, and dams in the area State park campgrounds are reopening A Mercer family is suing Vilas County after the death of their son June is high time for car-deer crashes

In Monday's WXPR news: Protesters gathered in Vilas County this morning, demanded tougher prosecution in a case featuring alleged harassment of tribal spearfishers Nicolet College has received an award for promoting diversity The Oneida County Economic Development Corportation is promoting grants available to small businesses affected by the COVID-19 outbreak The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is making progress after last year's strong storms

In Friday's WXPR news: A protest march is planned Saturday in Wausau Boulder Junction's Independence Day parade as been canceled Scammers are looking to take advantage of victims during the COVID-19 pandemic Habitat for Humanity will break ground on its newest home in Vilas County on Friday

VA Medical Center working to reintroduce services Plans go ahead for Fall Ride in Tomahawk Ribbon cutting for grocery and retail development in lac du Flambeau Fireworks plans announced for Rhinelander

In WXPR news on this Wednesday: A special free food distribution remains active at the the Rhinelander Area Food Pantry The Minocqua Town Board has approved shows for the Min-Aqua Bats waterski team to go forward The Northwoods is approaching Depression-like jobless numbers Some trends have drastically changed at a Northwoods domestic and sexual violence organization Lac du Flambeau has cut the ribbon on a new shopping area

In Tuesday's WXPR news: Oneida County reports mixed results in mask-wearing among the public Oneida and Vilas counties have each reported their 10th cases of COVID-19 The Rhinelander Area Food Pantry will host a special distribution of food on Wednesday Minocqua's Independence Day Parade has been canceled

Forest County records a second COVID-19 death A drowning kills an Illinois man in Lincoln County Lawmakers discuss problems getting unemployment claims processed Northwoods United Way to hold a second drive-thru facemask giveaway

The news on Friday includes: Crandon has postponed its annual Brush Run Some Northwoods locations had a major influx of visitors over the Memorial Day weekend The Governor's Task Force on Climate Change is moving forward, focusing on environmental justice The Lakeland Union High School Board's president has resigned Advocates want people to keep seniors in mind as the state's economy opens up