SUPERIOR — Angela Stroud, of Ashland, defeated John Adams, of Washburn, with 80% of the Democratic vote in the primary election for the 73rd District in the Wisconsin Assembly.

Voters throughout Northern Wisconsin cast ballots Tuesday, Aug. 13, to set the ballot for the Nov. 5 general election.

With newly drawn legislative districts in Wisconsin, voters in northern Ashland, Bayfield and Douglas counties selected their candidates for new representation in the 73rd District.

Stroud prevailed with about 80% of the vote, according to preliminary results, and will face Republican Frank Kostka, of Ashland, in the general election. Incumbent candidate Angie Sapik, of Lake Nebagamon, is not seeking reelection.

Voters in Iron, Sawyer and Washburn counties and portions of Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett and Douglas counties had a choice between Republican candidates Chanz Green, of Grand View, and Scott Harbridge, of Weirgor.

Green, the incumbent, won with 56.6% of the vote with all precincts reporting.

Voters in the town of Summit in Douglas County were unable to vote for candidates in the 74th District because of an error in the municipality’s ballots.

Shelley Nelson is a reporter with the Duluth Media Group since 1997, and has covered Superior and Douglas County communities and government for the Duluth News Tribune from 1999 to 2006, and the Superior Telegram since 2006. Contact her at 715-395-5022 or snelson@superiortelegram.com.

WEST ALLIS, Wis. (WBAY) – After 11 days of family-friendly, feel-good fun, Wisconsin State Fair officials are excited to announce record-break attendance this year!

1,136,805 attended the state fair this year, breaking the previous record set in 2019 by more than 6,000 people.

Some other stats from the fair include: the original cream puff team served up 352,000 original cream puffs this year in celebration of its 100th birthday.

Additionally, over 90,000 fairgoers enjoyed trips over the state fair on the Skyglider, and nearly $492,000 was raised across two auctions to help support Wisconsin’s youth agriculture programs.

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The Wisconsin Badgers are guaranteed to make headlines during nonconference play to start the 2024 season.

The first two weeks of the season are winnable games against Western Michigan and South Dakota. Week 3, then, sees No. 5 Alabama visit Madison. Either Wisconsin pulls a season-defining upset, or the Kalen DeBoer era at Alabama starts with a signature win.

 Wisconsin has terrific history when entering football season unranked in AP Poll

That gigantic Week 3 contest will make the first two weeks feel almost procedural, at least before gameday itself. That should not be the case inside the building, especially given the program’s necessary improvements after 2023’s 7-6 finish.

Here is a bit of evidence that should add some stakes to the second week: South Dakota enters the 2024 season ranked No. 5 in the FCS coaches poll.

The team slots behind only No. 1 South Dakota State, No. 2 North Dakota State, No. 3 Montana and No. 4 Montana State.

South Dakota went 10-3 in 2023 with the only losses coming against Missouri (SEC), and top-ranked South Dakota State and North Dakota State. The Jackrabbits enter 2024 with expectations of building on that record and joining the upper tier of the FCS.

While the FCS level is typically far below the Big Ten and SEC, South Dakota may present a tougher test than Western Michigan. Either way, Wisconsin must enter Week 3 with a 2-0 record after decisive victories.

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