U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy, noting his logging roots, spoke to the assembled guests about his work in Washington, D.C. “I am committed to my family and traditional family values so I moved from Hayward to Wausau because the airport is there and it is easier for me to get to come home and see my wife and family,” said Duffy. —Photo By Wally Geist

The dinner is an annual event bringing together members of the Vilas County Republican Party with political leaders from the area and around the state.

Honored guests included U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy, Wisconsin’s 7th District; Rep. Rob Swearingen, Wisconsin State Assembly-34th District; Sen. Tom Tiffany, Wisconsin 12th District; James Maillette, executive vice president of Wisconsin Family Association; James Miller, district chairman of the GOP,