🌱 How Tree Tech turned Wisconsin Rapids into a training ground for arborists

Good morning Wisconsin Rapids! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Tree Tech turned Wisconsin Rapids into a training ground for arborists
• Which Wisconsin Rapids athletes shined brightest in this week’s winter sports?

Also on today's calendar: Cookie Decorating Class with Blue House Cakery and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and very cold, with a high of 18 and low of 2 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: A little snow in the p.m., temps: high: 16, low: -13.
• Saturday: Cloudy and bitterly cold, with a high of -5 and low of -13 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tree Tech event showcases arboriculture careers, hands-on training (spmetrowire.com) — Students and professionals packed Mid-State Technical College’s Wisconsin Rapids campus for Tree Tech 2025, a full day of hands-on arboriculture training and career exploration. High schoolers and college students rotated through stations on chainsaw safety, climbing, and bucket truck operations while learning from industry experts. Organizers also announced the next Tree Tech event, set for November 6, 2026.
   

• Central Wisconsin HS stars thrive in strong outings as Winter settles (wausaudailyherald.com) — Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln athletes made the list of standout winter sports performances across central Wisconsin, highlighted by Kennedy Konkol’s 21-point night and Rachel Linzmeier’s all-around effort in a win over Wausau West. The roundup also spotlights big games from neighboring schools in Marshfield, Stevens Point, Wausau, Amherst, and more, giving local fans a quick look at who’s heating up early this season.
   

📸 Around Wisconsin Rapids

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wisconsin Rapids

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 11

• "A Christmas Story" - Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre
  Wisconsin Rapids Comm Theatre, 220 3rd Ave S #6, Wisconsin Rapids
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday December 15

• Late Start Monday
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• LHS Orchestra Holiday Concert- 9th and 10th Grade
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  6:45 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Cookie Decorating Class with Blue House Cakery
  I Heart Art Studios , 340 W Grand Ave #101 , Wisconsin Rapids
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Grant School - Junior Coaches Playworks Training
  Grant Elementary , 8511 County Rd WW , Wisconsin Rapids
  3:30 pm

Sunday December 21

• LHS Community Holiday Concert with "Friend of Education Award"- Grades 11 and 12
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  2:00 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Tuesday Bingo @ The Ridges!
  Ridges Golf Course And Banquet Facility , 2311 Griffith Ave , Wisconsin Rapids
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Grant School - Healthy Smiles visit (2nd/3rd Grades)
  Grant Elementary , 8511 County Rd WW , Wisconsin Rapids
  9:00 am
• Erosion Control Training
  McMillan Memorial Library , 490 E Grand Ave , Wisconsin Rapids
  9:00 am
• Lunch Bunch
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  10:40 am
• Dinner Magic (at your table) with Shandini
  Hoozels at The Lakes · Nekoosa , WI , Lake Wazeecha
  6:00 pm

Friday December 12

• LVS Term 2 20% Check
  Wisconsin Rapids SD Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• A crash on I-39 northbound/southbound off-ramp to Bus 51 South in Portage County has been reported, with all lanes blocked on I-39 southbound to US B51 south.
  5:54AM on Dec 9: Crash reported on I-39 northbound/southbound off ramp to Bus 51 South in Portage County. (Nextdoor )
• ⭐ Another Five-Star Review!
  ⭐ Thank you, Art and Amy, for trusting me to help you buy your home. It was truly a pleasure working with you, and I’m grateful for the opportunity… (Nextdoor Wood County)

• The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier in Wisconsin Rapids. Apply here.
• Pentex Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Taco John's, PT Team Member - Days in Wisconsin Rapids. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wisconsin Rapids here.

🗞 Nearby News

Nekoosa

• Central WI hit with snowstorm Dec. 9-10. How much snow did we get? (wausaudailyherald.com)

Plover

• Snow emergencies issued for Point and Plover as 4-7\ (stevenspointjournal.com)
• 'Bars for a Clause' raises $10,000 for local nonprofits (spmetrowire.com)
• Wisconsin's Agriculture And Conservation Leaders Unite To Protect Our Waters And Strengthen Our Farms (wisconsin.gov)

Ok Wisconsin Rapids! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I could get canned for this!
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