1/22/2026

MADISON - State lawmakers are introducing legislation that would allow sextortion victims to file civil lawsuits against their predators.  Rep. Brent Jacobson (R-Mosinee) and Sen. Jesse James (R-Thorp) are introducing the bill, which expands on Bradyn’s Law that made sextortion a felony last month.  The new bill gives victims and families another way to address the damage caused by sextortion. Victims can sue to recover damages for injury, emotional distress or loss of property. The legislation also allows parents or guardians to file wrongful death lawsuits if the victim commits suicide.

SNOWMOBILE TRAIL REPORT

***SNOWMOBILE TRAIL REPORT***

Bergland Area Groomer's report for 1-21-26.

Trail 102 and 8w were covered and tonight 13n, 13s, 8e and 1n will all be covered. Trail's are holding up great and laying flat.  Temp's remain COLD 🥶!! and we had light snow in the air all day..

White Thunder Riders

Our trails were groomed again yesterday while it was above zero, and a few again this morning while it's only single-digits below zero. And then, we will do maintenance on our equipment in a warm shop and wait for this Arctic blast to pass. Needless to say, these trails are cemented in, and are ALL open and in EXCELLENT condition! Some businesses may be closed during these extreme conditions, so plan accordingly if you do venture out.

Mercer Sno-Goers Trail Report 01/21/2026

8- Great Condition

8a- Good condition

9- Good Condition

9a- Good Condition

10- Great Condition

10a- Great Condition

10e- Great Condition

11- Good Condition

12- Good Condition

12a- Good Condition

12b- Good Condition

14- Great Condition

17n- Good Condition

17s- Great Condition

19-  Good Condition

19b- Fair Condition

20-  Great Condition

21- Good Condition

51e- Good Condition

182b- Good Condition

182- Good Condition

Trails are overall in Good-Great condition. We can now say that 100% of our trails are open and groomed. We cannot thank our volunteer groomer operators enough, we have had a tough season so far but their determination and hard work has paid off!

The Turtle Flambeau Flowage and Lake of the Falls have been fully marked, please ride next to the stakes and be careful. Conditions can change rapidly.

EXTREME COLD WATCH

...EXTREME COLD WATCH WILL GO IN EFFECT THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...for our entire listening area.  Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 to 50 below zero is possible.