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Hi Central Wisconsin, we made it to Thursday! In today’s edition: Hometown fish fry faceoff, gold and silver surge, snowshoe hike and wine flight, and more.
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Hometown fish fry faceoff: Wausau Pilot & Review’s Wausau Area’s Best Fish Fry poll is open now through April 2. One vote per person will decide the winner and honor a favorite Friday tradition — get all the details.
Expanded options for travelers: Dreamscape Hospitality now manages two Stevens Point hotels after a February 3 transition, boosting local tourism with 215 rooms and stronger support for conventions and quick stays across Central Wisconsin — learn what’s changing and when.
Preserving local history for generations: Crews are building the future John and Carolyn Sonnentag Archive Center in downtown Wausau, with precast concrete rising. The project remains on track for substantial completion in mid-September — get construction and timeline details.
Shaping future educational opportunities: The Stevens Point school district launched a long-term task force this month to review enrollment and facilities. The group will study grade alignment and is seeking community members — see how to get involved.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why precious metals are back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
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🫶 We got your back
Exploring Wisconsin’s conservation legacy: UW-Stevens Point will host a five-part speaker series this spring called Voices for Conservation in Wisconsin History. Experts will discuss wildlife protection, land stewardship, and policy Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Trainer Natural Resources Building, with a livestream available. Free and open to all. Get all the details.
Local business expands operations: On February 10, the Wausau City Council approved Sawmill Mini Golf LLC to run the Riverlife Park concession stand. The lease totals $5,700 for 2026 and 2027 with seasonal rates that peak in summer and drop in winter, with a 3% annual increase beginning in 2028. See the monthly rate breakdown.
Dinner plans, solved: Back When Cafe serves New American cooking in historic downtown Wausau, pairing a cozy, come-as-you-are vibe with a full bar of specialty wine and beer. If it’s been a while since you lingered over a proper meal, treat yourself to an unhurried dinner with good company.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🌿 Invasive Species Workday on Bukolt Island @ Bukolt Island | Friday (2/27) at 10:00 AM – Grab your gloves and head to Bukolt Island to help NCCT evict buckthorn, honeysuckle, and their pushy friends from the pollinator plot. It is honest, neighborly work, surprisingly satisfying, and cardio with a conscience. RSVP to Becky at NCCT, then enjoy a righteous tired.
🥌 Sticks and Stones 1-Day Bonspiel @ Stevens Point Curling Club | Friday (2/27) at 11:00 AM – Sticks & Stones’ one-day bonspiel is sliding in with two-person teams, open to rookies and ringers alike. For $100, your duo gets three games, breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beer, plus a four-event format and peak camaraderie. Finally, a sport where sweeping pays off.
🎨 Opening Reception – Emerging Artists @ Riverfront Arts Center | Friday (2/27) at 4:30 PM – Kick off the new Emerging Artists exhibit with an opening reception, then let the work linger in your head long after you leave. Meet the up-and-comers, trade polite nods with the usual gallery regulars, and pretend you discovered them first, because maybe you did.
🎨 Bird House Stained Glass Workshop @ K & P Customs LLC | Saturday (2/28) at 2:00 PM – This hands-on stained glass workshop has you crafting a 6 by 6 birdhouse panel, from foiling and burnishing to soldering, with materials provided. Beginner friendly, quietly addictive, and display-worthy. Plan for a couple hours, color options vary, and the cozy studio has a few steps.
🍷 Snowshoe Hike & Wine Flight @ Stable Hands Equine Therapy Center | Saturday (2/28) at 6:00 PM – Trade the treadmill for a candlelit snowshoe or stroll, a mellow three-quarters to one mile loop with scenery. Bring your own snowshoes, or borrow if you must. Then warm up with a wine flight, ID required, hot and cold sips, snacks, and a crackling campfire.
🎩 Winter Wonderland Formal Fundraiser @ Bakerville Bar | Saturday (2/28) at 6:00 PM – Winter Wonderland at Bakerville Bar is your excuse to dress up, see neighbors, and use those dancing shoes. It benefits Soup or Socks’ Empty Bowls, with hors d’oeuvres and a proper raffle. Tickets $20 solo or $30 per couple at the door, raffle tickets $10.
🎸 The Petty Kings @ Grand Theater Wausau | Saturday (2/28) at 6:00 PM – Winter in Wausau calls for a little Free Fallin’ at The Grand, with The Petty Kings saluting Tom Petty to benefit the Deputy Sheriff’s Association. It’s a $20 donation, all staying local, and you can sing along without judgment. Air guitar counts as cardio.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Central Wisconsin report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 36°F – Low: 23°F – Precip: 15%
A slight chance of snow between 7am and 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. South southwest wind 2 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 47°F – Low: 14°F – Precip: 0%
Partly sunny, with a high near 47. West southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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