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The New York Times tried to cancel Wausau. Everyone is ticked. And no one wants to talk
The New York Times tried to cancel Wausau. Everyone is ticked. And not many want to talk. Read more
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Scott Laub left behind the life of a hard-drinking musician and turned to woodworking
Scott Laub played in bands that opened for The Smashing Pumpkins and Bush. He drank through it all. But now, he's left alcoholism behind and has turned to woodworking. Read more
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Cover crops are good for the environment; but are they profitable too?
The county is pushing a state pilot project that would incentivize farmers to reduce phosphorus levels. But some say the practices themselves are financially profitable Read more
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A new event aims to ease COVID's emotional toll through art and music
A radiologist, musicians, artists and mental health advocates are starting a new event to help people emotionally heal from COVID. Read more
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Three resolutions signal a trend going on in local government
Three resolutions signal a trend in local government - and it’s getting some pushback as their authors try to pass them. Read more
Seven candidates face off for Wausau School Board
A total of seven candidates face off for four seats on the Wausau School Board in April. Read more
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How COVID has reshaped the wedding and event business in Central Wisconsin
Last March, COVID almost completely shut down the wedding and event industry. Now, it's back - and it will definitely be different. Read more
The quiet rise of mountain biking in the Wausau area
Mountain biking has been slowly becoming a force in the Wausau area — and that force will grow stronger if Wausau becomes an IMBA Ride Center. Read more
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New Wausau Cafe going strong despite pandemic
Jenny’s Cafe closed earlier in the year; but now, a new restaurant has opened in its place Read more
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Wausau PD’s new officer working with the homeless is changing how the city handles the homeless
Officer Eric Lemirand has become the link between the homeless and services that can help them. In December a City Pages reporter rode along with him for a couple of hours. This is what it was like. Read more