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In Thursday's midday news: We have a roundup of new COVID-19 cases in Northwoods counties The Community Blood Center can now test for coronavirus antibodies The Rhinelander Area Silent Trails Association is fundraising for a new trail at the Washburn Lake complex Dredging has helped open the channel between the Three Lakes and Eagle River chains for better navigation

Wednesday's WXPR news includes: Rhinelander's decision on the Independence Day parade and fireworks A complaint about the city's hiring of an acting administrator We now know the name of the person killing in a Tomahawk-area motorcycle crash The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest has a new plan for combating invasive species

In WXPR news: We have a roundup of farmers market opening dates across the area A motorcyclist crashed and died near Tomahawk Services have shifted, but mental health options still exist in the Northwoods The home market in the area seems to be turning over quickly

In Memorial Day news: Forest County now has 22 confirmed COVID-19 cases and one death The opening of the Northwoods National Cemetery in Harshaw will be delayed The Hurley/Ironwood area is making progress on new bike trails A Merrill man has announced his candidacy for State Assembly Local government during a pandemic has been put to the challenge in some area cities

Additional COVID-19 cases found at nursing home in Forest County Federal sentence imposed for a man involved in romance fraud in Woodruff Hospital leaders urge people to come in for needed care Efforts made to preserve Ojibwe language

In WXPR news: The Lac du Flambeau reservation has found its first positive case of COVID-19 Hospitals in Wisconsin are reminding people not to put off important procedures Lakeland Union High School might ban backpacks in classes this fall Home prices have risen in the area during the virus pandemic American Legion members are placing flags on veterans' graves in Wausau

In WXPR news: Action on PFAS in Wisconsin will be delayed due to the virus pandemic Price County came up with a creative solution to fill an open position Park City Credit Union is giving thousands of dollars to local food pantries Tourism will look different over the Memorial Day weekend in the Northwoods May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

In WXPR news: The Raise the Roof campaign in Three Lakes needs a little more money as it nears its fundraising goal The WEDC hopes businesses look to its guidelines for reopening "Flushable" wipes might not be so flushable Wisconsin farmers are looking at a changing climate

The WXPR news updates of the day include: Democrat Tricia Zunker will run again this fall for Congress Oneida County now has the area's most specific coronavirus guidance after the state Safer at Home order was struck down The National Guard will soon provide COVID testing in two Oneida County locations Aspirus is offering a COVID antibody test Wisconsinites can now renew their driver licenses online

In Friday's WXPR news: Marshfield Clinic now plans to open its new Minocqua hospital in July The Vilas County Economic Development Corporation has some guidance for those working from home Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin see no need for a replacement statewide order ArtFest Online begins Friday