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Rise and shine, Wausau!
In todayâs planning-your-week edition: Free smoke alarm installation, a full moon night hike, and Celtic Angels Ireland + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Todayâs sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Wausau protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains whatâs driving the surge⊠and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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đ° In the news
Community fire safety drive: North Star Restoration and the American Red Cross offer free smoke alarm installation in Wausau, funded by a $5 million grant. Sign-ups are required, with a goal of 1,000 alarms — see how to sign up.
Puppets, music and crafts: Free March story times are underway at Marathon County Public Library, with Wausauâs 300 N. First St. hosting sessions including Tales for Tots and Play and Learn. No registration required — get all the details.
Connections to downtown and YMCA: Wausauâs Plan Commission unanimously backed rezoning for a proposed seven-story, 70âunit 55âplus building at 731 N. First St. The recommendation now heads to the City Council for final action — learn what the change allows.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. Itâs super affordable â and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Highlights this week:
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đ Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades⊠and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If youâre wondering whether youâre missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining whatâs driving the renewed interest⊠and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
Itâs free and worth reading before the next move.
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𫶠We got your back
Woodfired wing fix: Red Eye Brewing Company fires wings to a smoky, crispy finish, then tosses them in buffalo, honey bourbon BBQ, or mango-habanero. Best with a house brew for weeknight self-care that gets delightfully messy, with extra napkins encouraged.
Plant-based pampering: When the air is dry and skin misbehaves, Magnolia Soap and Bath Co.brings relief with hand-poured, plant-based soaps, silky shower oils, and that wildly addictive laundry wash, all made in downtown Wausau. Fresh scents drop weekly… your linen closet and skin will thank you.
Fairways with a view: At Greenwood Hills Country Club, rolling fairways and six tee boxes set a pace thatâs equal parts challenge and chill. Finish strong with a relaxed bite at Mulliganâs Lounge. If your clubs are calling, take the hint… and sneak in a few feel-good swings.
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đ Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
đŹ STEM Scientist Club @ UWSP at Wausau Fieldhouse | Tuesday (3/3) at 5:30 PM â Got a curious kid who keeps disassembling the toaster? Send them to the STEM Scientist Club at UWSP-Wausauâs Fieldhouse Classroom, where hands-on experiments, tech tinkering, and engineering challenges channel that energy into actual learning. Ten bucks a class, new friends included, register at https://tinyurl.com/4m39f43y.
đ Full Moon Night Hike @ Monk Botanical Gardens | Tuesday (3/3) at 6:00 PM â Take a full-moon lap at the Gardens on a lit one-mile loop, stroll or snowshoe, your call. Friendly leashed dogs can flex their good-boy energy, then we all cash in for cocoa by the fire. Members are free, non-members $5, snowshoes $2, limited supply.
đ Chicago @ Grand Theater Wausau | Tuesday (3/3) at 7:30 PM â If youâve been waiting for a sign to dust off your jazz hands, this is it. Chicago storms The Grand with Velma, Roxie, and a heap of razzle dazzle, so grab Golden Circle if youâre fancy, or Section C if youâre practical, no judgment.
â Celtic Angels Ireland @ The Grand Theatre | Thursday (3/5) at 7:30 PM â Think your Riverdance phase peaked in the 90s? The Grand is hosting Celtic Angels Ireland, with soaring vocals, fleet-footed dancers, and the Trinity Band Ensemble powering through 30-plus Irish classics. Itâs big talent, zero kitsch, and a perfect excuse to swap flannel for clapping.
đ Vintage Shop Hop – “Up North” Edition @ Grand Ave Artifactory | Friday (3/6) at 10:00 AM â Warm up the car and your thrifting stamina, weâre heading Up North for the Vintage Shop Hop. Think antiquing meets cardio, with prizes. Visit seven of 13 shops for one entry, hit all 13 for two, and you could pocket $325 in gift cards.
đ Docent on Duty: 20-Minute Tours @ Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum | Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 PM â Think you can spot real Tiffany from a yard-sale Ti-phony? Drop in for free, 20-minute docent-led tours of ‘Tiffany or Ti-phony? A Story of Desire,’ no registration required, and let the pros hit the highlights. Perfect between-errands culture fix, and an excuse to feel smug.
đ Snow White @ Grand Theater Wausau | Saturday (3/7) at 5:00 PM â Central Wisconsin School of Ballet spins Snow White into a charming fairy tale, complete with a vain Queen, forest creatures, and seven scene-stealing roommates. Bring the kids, or just your inner child, for expressive storytelling and old-school magic. Adults $22, children $18, apples optional.
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đ„ Worth a peek
Weâre always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think youâll love. Hereâs what caught our eye this week.
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đ» Wausau report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 36°F – Low: 26°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 36. South wind 5 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind 1 to 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 41°F – Low: 26°F – Precip: 19%
A slight chance of snow before 9am, then a slight chance of rain between 9am and noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Southeast wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Someone Googled you this week đ
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately Itâs the new normal. Whether youâre joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors⊠people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, thereâs a really easy way for you â or someone you care about â to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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This executive-style ranch in Franklin Heights, DCE School District blends stone and stucco accents with entertainer-friendly flow. Five bedrooms, three baths, and in-floor heat pair with a great room, gas fireplace, and oversized windows. The chef’s kitchen has granite, double wall ovens, stainless appliances, and an island with snack bar. Formal dining, transom windows, and a tile foyer complete it.
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