Local radio is a couple of FM stations that play country western, public radio, an AM station that runs syndicated talk radio, and the AM station that focuses on "local interest." That one is my favorite, because it has content aimed at farmers and local small businesses.
What I learned this morning listening to rural radio:
- Seventy-six percent of he standing corn crop has been harvested and 24 percent remains in the field because of wet and snowy conditions. Eighty eight percent of the soybean crop has been harvested.
- H & H Implement Sales is having a Black Friday sale on Kubota tractors, offering the best prices of the year on reliable and efficient Kubota tractors.
- There are no stockyard prices for hogs and beef because the markets were closed Thursday for Thanksgiving.
- Mr. Carl Ninneman passed away Wednesday after a lengthy illness. Arrangements are being made by Gaffney - Busha Funeral Home.
- The Northland Pines girls varsity volleyball team plays at Crandon Saturday afternoon. There will be a team bus, but no fan bus, so if you're going to watch teh girls play, you;ll have to drive yourself to Crandon.
- The DNR district office reports that the ice on the lakes is still thin and people shouldn't try ice fishing or snowmobiling until the ice is thicker.
- Federal agents working with Oneida Reservation police arrested a 36 year old man and a 29 year old woman for selling heroin and methamphetamine at the Lac Du Flambeau casino, following a the month-long investigation of the overdose death of a casino patron.
- Bakers at the Red Canoe Bakery worked overnight so you'll be able to enjoy their fresh, delicious donuts, rolls, and pastries this morning when you stop in for a cup of hot, strong coffee!
- Big crowds of Black Friday shoppers are reported at Walmart stores in cities around America. The local Shopko has added staff to make your Black Friday shopping experience pleasant and fun!
- The DNR reports that the deer kill was down 26% from last year's hunting season because of the heavy snows in the opening week of deer hunting season. Area hunters report capturing photos of grey wolves on their deer stand trail cams, raising the possibility of the wolves thinning out the deer herd before hunting season.
- A tanker truck containing farm waste slid off of US 2 in snowy conditions early this morning. The westbound lane is closed while crews attempt to pull the truck back onto the highway.
- A reminder to not to miss the Saturday morning polka radio hour from 8 to 9 tomorrow morning. And right after that comes the radio market show when you can bid on specials offered by our advertisers.
It's 9 degrees here, with snow showers on the way. I'm going to bundle up and take a drive out in the country. I'm going to stop at a cheese factory to buy cheese curds, a local specialty, swing past the Kubota dealer (just looking) and pick up a cup of coffee at Red Canoe Bakery. And maybe see if Shopko has any Black Friday deals on insulated underwear, while I'm at it.
