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Hello Wausau! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: City hall leadership change, $3.2M firefighter apprenticeship, and Celtic Angels Ireland + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.
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📰 In the news
City hall leadership change: Wausau City Clerk Kaitlyn Bernarde has resigned to take a deputy clerk position in Madison, and she will serve through April 9 as the city searches for her replacement — see the job requirements.
Investing in future responders: Northcentral Technical College in Wausau secured $3.2 million in federal funding for a firefighter and EMT apprenticeship, aiming to boost hands-on training and fill public safety jobs across 10 counties — get details on the apprenticeship.
Community honors legal leaders: The Marathon County Courthouse has unveiled portraits honoring retired judges Jill Falstad and Greg Grau, celebrating decades of service and leadership. The artworks are now on display in downtown Wausau — read their career highlights.
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 they’re 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/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.
Highlights this week:
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🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+
Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance
Nothing prepares you for a late-night emergency at the vet. I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache.
From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.
As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.
It’s super affordable and reimburses up to 90% on qualified vet bills. It was too late for me, but it’s not too late for you. Sign up today.
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🫶 We got your back
Small plates, big vibe: Juliett pairs craft cocktails and a thoughtful wine list with bar snacks that hit the spot. Think garlicky marinated olives, herbed ricotta, gougères, and warm pretzels… perfect for a low-key catch-up or a solo unwind. Easy, delicious, no fuss.
Winter-to-trail upgrade: Shepherd & Schaller Sporting Goods stocks skis, snowboards, camp-and-hike essentials, and everyday outdoor apparel from brands you actually want to wear, all backed by locals who’ve outfitted Wausau since 1949. Expert fit and tuning help come standard for your next adventure.
Movie night, upgraded: Whether you want that new release without a long drive, Cedar Creek Cinema keeps it easy: plush recliners, thunderous sound, and popcorn that vanishes before the previews. Make it a low-effort weeknight treat. Slide into your seat, exhale, and let the credits do the heavy lifting.
Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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🍀 Celtic Angels Ireland @ Grand Theater Wausau | Thursday (3/5) at 7:30 PM – Trade your Netflix queue for a night of craic, ceol, and actual goosebumps as the Celtic Angels bring soaring harmonies, live fiddles, and championship footwork to town. It’s Ireland without the jet lag, just handclaps, misty eyes, and a grin. Tickets start at $39.
🍎 Snow White @ Grand Theater Wausau | Saturday (3/7) at 5:00 PM – 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.
🍉 Annual Church Picnic @ Burks Bar | Sunday (3/8) at 12:00 PM – Pack a lawn chair and your famous potato salad for the annual church picnic, where KT Country keeps toes tapping and the gossip polite. Expect backyard vibes, familiar faces, and pie that disappears faster than your willpower.
🧱 Master Lego Builders @ UW-Stevens Point at Wausau Field House | Monday (3/9) at 5:30 PM – Raising a future engineer, or the kid who finds the one brick you step on? This LEGO club packs weekly themes, free build days, and new friends at UWSP-Wausau Field House Classroom. It’s $7 a class, register here: https://tinyurl.com/48bjzbs8
👨 Little Explorers: Parent/Child Group @ Our Savior’s Lutheran Church | Wednesday (3/11) at 10:00 AM – Got a tiny human who treats puddles like destiny? This free caregiver-and-little meetup serves up rainy-day stories, music, a rainbow sensory table, magic rainbow milk, a simple craft, and a snack, all for ages 0–5. You stay, play, and skip the Pinterest meltdown.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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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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📻 Wausau report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 51°F – Low: 29°F – Precip: 0%
Patchy fog before 9am. Mostly sunny. High near 51, with temperatures falling to around 48 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 1 to 6 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. East southeast wind around 3 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 46°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 20%
A slight chance of freezing rain before 9am, then a slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. East wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re 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, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
This house is wild
This well maintained 5-bed, 3-bath ranch on Wausau’s Westside puts Aspirus Hospital, Jojo’s Playground, Sunnyvale Park and downtown minutes away. An open concept kitchen, dining and great room shines with a cathedral ceiling and fireplace. The kitchen packs a center island and a butler pantry with a sink. The primary suite adds a tiled shower, dual vanity and walk-in closet.
Take a peek inside →
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