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Hello Wausau! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $5K gift is boosting Wausau’s Women’s Community shelter
  • How a Packers grant is powering Wausau kids’ STEM creativity
  • Wausau and Rothschild communities remember Lynn A. “Bud” Starkey Jr.

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? đŸ€” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Low clouds, with a high of 28 and low of 24 degrees.
  • Friday: A bit of ice in the morning, temps: high: 34, low: 29.
  • Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 36 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

‱ Wausau shelter gets $5K gift as part of Brush, Book, Bed campaign (wausaudailyherald.com) — The Women’s Community in Wausau just received $5,000 plus pajamas, books, and toothbrushes from Delta Dental of Wisconsin and its foundation, supporting local children and families in shelter. The gifts are part of the 10th annual Brush, Book, Bed campaign, which also aids shelters in Stevens Point and Wisconsin Rapids and promotes healthy nighttime routines for kids.
   

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‱ Children's Imaginarium wins Packers grant for STEM reuse program (wausaudailyherald.com) — Families in Wausau can look forward to a new hands-on STEM experience at the Children’s Imaginarium, funded by a Green Bay Packers Foundation grant. The “Reuse Revolution” program will teach kids to turn recycled materials into creative inventions while learning about engineering, problem-solving, and sustainability, in partnership with local industry leaders and aimed at engaging young minds across central Wisconsin.
   

‱ Lynn A. 'Bud' Starkey Jr. (yourdailyglobe.com) — Family and friends in the Wausau-Rothschild area are mourning Lynn A. “Bud” Starkey Jr., 70, who passed away in Wausau on Dec. 10. The longtime mechanic and heavy equipment operator leaves behind family across Wisconsin and Mississippi, and, per his wishes, no formal services will be held, with Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home in Wausau assisting the family.
   

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  • Hi there everyone, and happy holidays to you and yours!
    It may be too late for reservations on Christmas, but we are looking for the most juicy, tender, and absolute best prime rib in town! Ideas? Thanks
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  • The city is inviting residents to help shape the future of the 1300 Cleveland Ave.
    site, with a public input session Jan. 29 focused on non-industrial redevelopment of the city-owned property. What to know: https:/
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