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Dairy-Palooza returns to Portage County
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - Agriculture will be celebrated in Stevens Point during a yearly tradition at Feltz Family Farms. Organizers say treats such as cheese curds, ice cream, and milk will be available for free. People can take a wagon tour of the fifth-generation dairy farm. There will also be a petting zoo, balloon animals, and face painting. All activities will be free. The Portage County Dairy Committee will sell other foods including hamburgers, hot dogs, and grilled cheese sandwiches will also be available for purchase.
Portage County home listings asked for more money in May – see the current median price here
The median home in Portage County listed for $381,896 in May, up 2.2% from the previous month's $373,793, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to May 2023, the median home list price increased 13.6% from $336,200. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
DOA to hold public information sessions for housing grant programs
MADISON, Wis. -- The Department of Administration, Division of Energy, Housing, and Community Resources will hold public input sessions this summer in Menomonie, Stevens Point, Crandon, and Platteville for the Wisconsin 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan.
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