Locals look for luck in holiday 50-50 drawings

By BRYAN HELLIOS

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Marenisco’s fireworks postponed on Thursday were planned for Friday as Fourth of July festivities continue tonight with food and beverages being served in Mercer’s Carow Park followed by fireworks over Grand Portage Lake at dusk.

As the celebration continues, people are checking their pockets, wallets, purses or anywhere else which could contain the winning ticket for a number of 50-50 drawings around the area.

The winning numbers for Bessemer are 6899 and this year’s jackpot is $36,996, up $2,315 from last year’s total.

The person who has Wakefield...