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Wisconsin Rapids Tribune | The Daily Tribune

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Wood County restaurant inspections find food temp, sanitizer issues

The following are the latest results of Wood County Health Department inspections on licensed food establishments and other types of businesses, which the Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune and Marshfield News-Herald report monthly. Arpin Me & Mom's Catering, 8213 State 186: No violations. Babcock Bucks N Berries Cafe, 1699 State 80: Oct. 29: No violations. Saddle Up Saloon, 1582 State 80: Oct. 29: No violations. Marshfield American Legion No. 54, 2100 S. Maple Ave.: Oct. 20: One violation: No test kit available for checking sanitizer concentration (corrected during inspection). Arby's No. 1910, 1501 N. Central Ave.: Sept. 30: Two violations: No approved or current food protection manager's certificate posted in establishment; rack to the right of the fryers not cleaned on frequent basis. Brown's Bar, 504 E. Fourth St.: Oct. 6: No violations. The Grey Dog, 113 E. Fourth St.: Oct. 20: One violation: Test kit not available for checking sanitizer concentration. Nagoya Japanese Sushi and Steakhouse, 1637 N. Central Ave.: Oct. 15: Four violations: Hot water at handwashing sink not in proper temperature range; rice scoops stored in room temperature water (corrected during inspection); sanitizer solution for wiping cloths not at proper concentration; sanitizer solution not at proper temperatures (corrected

Wood County, WI · 3d

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Wood County election results roll in

WOOD COUNTY – Nov. 3, otherwise known as Election Day, has come and gone, and the votes have been counted. The trend at a statewide level leans Democratic — within the county, however, Republicans won most races. Republican Governor Candidate Tom Tiffany beat Democratic Candidate David Crowley in...

Wood County, WI · 2d
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Wisconsin Rapids clerk devoted her life to running elections. She died on Election Day.

Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Wisconsin’s free newsletter here . On the evening before Election Day, Wisconsin Rapids City Clerk Jennifer Gossick came home from work and told her husband, Lee, that everything was set for the election. For weeks, she had scrupulously overseen the city’s many election tasks, from recruiting poll workers to managing early voting, accounting for all eventualities. But even as she prepared for Election Day, Gossick was dying of cancer she didn’t know she had. Her failing health was clear to those closest to her: She would tire after taking several steps, having to sit and bend at the waist just to get a clear breath. But Gossick wouldn’t consider — or even discuss — her health until the November election was done, she told her husband. She collapsed the morning of Election Day at her home. She died that afternoon at a local hospital. “She worked every day up until the election to make sure they would run meticulously, and then her body gave out,” Wisconsin Rapids Mayor Matt Zacher said, calling it a “dedication to the integrity of elections

Wisconsin Rapids, WI · 2d

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Eight Wisconsin Small-Town Cafes Where Farmers Still Hold Down The Same Coffee Table Every Morning

Before the sun clears the silos, a lot of Wisconsin farmers have already finished chores and claimed their usual seat at the local cafe. These small-town spots open early, pour coffee by the pot, and serve breakfast that could fuel a full day in the field. From dairy country in...

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Applebee's and IHOP in Plover, business roundups, 7 Brew update & more

Happy Tuesday and welcome to the Streetwise newsletter! IHOP on Village Park Drive in Plover closed Nov. 8 ahead of the new Applebee's and IHOP opening soon in Crossroads Commons. The franchisee said the new dual-branded restaurant would open in mid-November at 1400 Commerce Place. The restaurant marks the return of Applebee's to the area after it closed in September 2019 on U.S. 10 East in Stevens Point. I also recently shared a few Streetwise roundups for Stevens Point and Wisconsin Rapids. In Wisconsin Rapids , Mini Rapids, an indoor mini golf course, announced it will close at the end of the year. Milltown Coffee Company closed in Mid-State Technical College Oct. 29, Country Freckles moved from Eighth Street to 1710 Baker St., Taco Bell reopened, and Food Truck Tuesdays will be held at Central Wisconsin BMX in 2027. I shared a roundup of downtown business news in Stevens Point , including Fall Line Outfitters' closure with Hooked & Tagged's plans to open at the site, Wicked Willow's move to the former Erbert & Gerbert's space, and Turquoise on Main's closure. Crews continue working to build a 7 Brew drive-thru coffee shop in Stevens Point . I recently created a

Plover, WI · 2d

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Community-built Cahak Pavilion brings a new concession stand and gathering space to Kautzer Park

NEKOOSA – The pavilion — named the Cahak Pavilion by the Nekoosa City Council in June 2026, in recognition of Bill and Carole Cahak and Family — was officially celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 12, 2026. It sits right next to the park’s baseball diamonds, splash pad, skate park and playground.

Nekoosa, WI · 2d

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This Small Wisconsin Community’s Golf Course Just Ranked No. 2 Among The Best Public Courses In The State

A legendary golf course vanished in the 1940s, and someone rebuilt it hole for hole roughly a century after it first opened. Not on Long Island, where it started, but in the sandy pine country of central Wisconsin. The original was designed by C.B. Macdonald and opened in 1917. Golf...

Wisconsin · 1d

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She dreamed of the crown. Now she’s Miss Wisconsin Rapids’ Teen 2027

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Six-year-old Devon Carter dreamed of someday wearing a crown and sash, representing her community as she watched older girls compete year after year from the side balcony in the Performing Arts Center. Carter dressed up and walked the stage for five years as a Cranberry Cutie, part of the Miss Wisconsin Rapids Scholarship Organization’s annual event. On Oct. 24, she earned her first title in the program as Miss Wisconsin Rapids’ Teen 2027. This year was Carter’s third year competing, and she said each year she learned and grew in her skills, especially in confidence to speak well and to compete on stage in front of an audience. Carter and her fellow contestants spent a couple of months preparing for the competition, learning skills, practicing talents and preparing for an interview with a panel of judges. She said her favorite part of preparing for competition was meeting weekly with her friends and watching everyone grow in confidence and skill week by week. Miss Wisconsin Rapids & Teen: Addison Morin, Devon Carter win 2027 Miss Wisconsin Rapids & Teen titles Move Your Body As part of competition, each candidate chooses a topic that’s important to her to promote

Wisconsin Rapids, WI · 3d

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Wisconsin Valley Conference Preview - Boys Basketball

D.C. Everest 8-2 (22-4) Marshfield 8-2 (21-6) Wisconsin Rapids 1-9 (6-20) Half of the league shared the conference title a season ago as Marshfield, D.C. Everest, and Stevens Point finished 8-2. All three of these teams, plus Wausau West advanced to the regional championship, with Marshfield the only WVC to advance, falling to Appleton North in the sectional semifinals. Along with winning a fifth straight conference titles, Marshfield head coach Chris Fischer surpassed 100 career wins.

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This Charming Little Wisconsin Town Is So Budget Friendly It Feels Almost Too Good To Be True

There’s a particular kind of skepticism that kicks in when something sounds too good, the kind that makes you squint a little and look for the catch. Marshfield, Wisconsin will trigger that skepticism immediately, and then spend the rest of your visit systematically dismantling it. This central Wisconsin city...

Marshfield, WI · 3d

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Unknown Substance Spills Into Mill Creek in Marshfield

MARSHFIELD, WI (OnFocus) – On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the City of Marshfield was notified regarding a spill of an unknown substance originating from an unknown source/location, ultimately being released from the City of Marshfield’s Storm Sewer System at the outfall to Mill Creek within Wildwood Park. The area of the City that drains to this outfall includes the downtown, south of the CN railroad tracks – see the attached storm sewer map – click here.

Marshfield, WI · 22h

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Apollo and Nova stepping into big paws at Wildwood Zoo in Marshfield

MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WJFW) — A pair of mountain lion cubs are stepping into the big paws of one mountain lion that left a local zoo earlier this year. Wildwood Zoo in Marshfield lost its beloved mountain lion Star back in April. Star's exhibit partner Thunder died a few years prior. While Star And Thunder are missed, two mountain lion cubs have arrived to help people learn more about one of the world’s biggest cats.

Marshfield, WI · 17h

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Vendors left frustrated, in the dark after local boutique shop closes

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Vendors of a former boutique say they’re trying to recover products and payments after Kailey’s Makers Market closed in Wausau. The business previously operated as Kailey’s Kandles and Company in Marshfield. Court records show owner Kriss Schmitt was evicted from her Marshfield store in September. Vendors say they’ve had difficulty reaching Schmitt to figure out where their products are or how much they earned.

Wausau, WI · 17h

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8-Player Football State Championship Information

From the WIAA — THE CHAMPIONSHIP: The eighth annual Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association 8-Player Football State Championship Game will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, at South Wood County Stadium in Wisconsin Rapids at 1 p.m between Belmont and Gilman. ADMISSION TICKETS: The WIAA uses GoFan Ticketing for all digital and...

Wisconsin Rapids, WI · 1d

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The Ancient Sea Stacks At This Wisconsin State Park Will Leave You In Awe

Some places earn their reputation through clever marketing, and some places earn it by being genuinely, stubbornly, magnificently themselves. Mill Bluff State Park in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin is firmly in the second category, and it’s been quietly waiting for you to notice. Let’s get one thing out of the...

Camp Douglas, WI · 3d

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Plate-Filling Skillets And Homemade Bread Make This Country Restaurant In Small-Town Adams, Wisconsin, Worth A Stop

Some breakfasts are so big they need their own zip code. In the small town of Adams, Wisconsin, there is a country restaurant where the skillet covers the whole plate and the bread comes out of its own kitchen. The coffee cups get refilled before anyone asks, and the jelly...

Adams, WI · 7d

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City of Marshfield Installs New Frost Solutions Winter Weather System

The City of Marshfield has installed a new Frost Solutions winter weather system to support safer, more efficient winter operations. The system is installed West of St. Joseph's Avenue on Veterans Parkway. Frost Solutions is a roadway weather-information tool designed to help City crews monitor localized winter conditions, including pavement temperature, precipitation, and the potential for icy roads. The City will use data from the system to make better-informed decisions about plowing, sanding, salting, and scheduling during winter weather events.

Marshfield, WI · 1d

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An ‘unsung hero’: Events recognize kids who have a sibling with a disability

Silas Shepherd knows his super power. “Being good at helping Jalen, my littlest brother,” the 9 year old from Wisconsin Rapids said. Jalen Shepherd is Silas’ youngest brother. He’s 4 years old, nonverbal and autistic. Silas helps ensure doors and windows are locked so Jalen can’t run away, he watches Spider-Man shows with him and loves to give him piggyback rides.

Wisconsin Rapids, WI · 1d

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State Bank Financial Senior Spotlight

Winning a state championship in basketball my freshman year. At what age did you start playing your main sport?. I started playing basketball around 5 years old. Yes, ever since I was little I knew that basketball was going to be my favorite. How has balancing academics and athletics been...

Marshfield, WI · 1d

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Marshfield Alderman Raises Concerns Over Fourth Street Reconstruction, Council Rejects Delay

MARSHFIELD, Wis. (OnFocus) – Marshfield Alderman Richard Kranz raised concerns about the planned Fourth Street reconstruction project Tuesday, Nov. 10, warning that nearby homeowners could face property assessments, loss of mature trees and continued snow removal problems if residents are not given more opportunities to provide input. During the...

Marshfield, WI · 2d