Stevens Point hosting both state GOP and Dem convos this year

This weekend it's the state GOP convention.

On June 13-14, at the same location, it's the state Democratic Party convention.

Why Stevens Point? For one thing, it's centrally located.

But it's more of a Dem town.

Congressman Dave Obey, the House Appropriations chair, represents Portage County in Congress.

State Sen. Julie Lassa, D-Stevens Point, represents the area in the state Senate.

And the state reps in Lassa's district are all Dems -- Vruwink, Molepske and Schneider.