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“For us, it’s about providing these opportunities to showcase Wausau and Marathon County’s history,” Opal-Wahoske told WPR. “It helps us appreciate how far we’ve come and provides context for where we’re going, all while remembering how we celebrated the holidays 100 years ago.”

“The way that the Amish recognize public holidays, either secular or Christian, really goes back to how they practice their faith,” Louden said.

From stories of buried treasure to tales of mistaken identity, the lore of the Northwoods keeps the spirit of the Prohibition era alive.

Free admission, local wildlife and a community-driven mission make this small zoo a hidden gem.

A Northwoods organization is giving veterans and their families a new way to seek solace from daily stresses, surrounded by animals and picturesque scenery, free of charge.

From Native American harvesting practices to immigrant influences, “Way Up North Wisconsin Cookbook” delves into the flavors and stories that shape the region’s unique culinary heritage.

Peggy Farrell, director of the local Becoming an Outdoors Woman program, has seen firsthand how transformational the program can be. In an interview with WPR’s Shereen Siewert on “Morning Edition,” Farrell said some women say that the program changed their lives.

Athletes from across the country will travel to central Wisconsin this month as the Wausau Curling Club hosts the U.S. National Arena Curling Championships.

Pat Snyder said he is carefully considering the idea of expanding Medicaid, will try again to pass medical marijuana legislation and will reexamine Wisconsin’s tax brackets if he is reelected in November.

In an interview with WPR’s Shereen Siewert on “Morning Edition, Xiong said health care is among his top priorities if he is elected in November. He also vowed to work with lawmakers from both parties to address the needs of residents.