Saturday, February 15th, 2025

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Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Never Forgotten Honor Flight teams up with Kwik Trip to increase applications from Vietnam-era veterans for their 51st mission to Washington D.C., with ads at Kwik Trip locations boosting interest significantly. WSAW
- ➤ In Wausau, Wisconsin, high school senior Sophia Neuman was enlisted in the Army and took the Oath of Enlistment from her father, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Brandon Hardie, marking a poignant family moment. WAOW
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The worst cocoa shortage in 60 years is expected to increase chocolate prices, significantly affecting businesses like The Chocolate Shop in Wausau. WSAW
- ➤ Evolutions in Design, a local flower shop in Wausau, Wisconsin, prepared 700 floral arrangements for Valentine's Day, marking it as their busiest day of the year with extensive preparations and community engagement. WSAW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two Wausau East High School students launch their own businesses, crediting their success to skills learned in their school's DECA club. WSAW
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wausau Police Lt. Nate Stetzer will represent Wisconsin at the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Italy, running up to 12 miles a day for two weeks to promote unity and inclusivity. WSAW
- ➤ High school girls wrestlers in Wisconsin competed in their own regional for the first time, with successful outcomes for participants from Wausau West and Merrill advancing to sectionals. WSAW
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Central Wisconsin Area Coffee Connection Networking Event
A morning networking event in Wausau for Chamber members to connect with fellow business owners and professionals over coffee and conversation.
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Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Concert in Wausau
Experience a live performance by one of the world's most highly esteemed chamber orchestras, the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields.
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Yamato Performance at The Grand Theater
Yamato will perform live at The Grand Theater in Wausau, WI, showcasing traditional music and culture.
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Monthly Fiber Arts Gathering in Wausau
The event invites knitters, crocheters, and other fiber artists to gather for crafting and social conversation at the library.
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Marielle Kraft Concert in Wausau
Marielle Kraft will perform live at the Grand Theater in Wausau, showcasing her musical talents.
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Wisconsin Musky Expo 2025
The Wisconsin Musky Expo is an annual three-day event dedicated to musky fishing, featuring a range of vendors and activities for enthusiasts.
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2025 Central Division Ski Festival - Week 2 at Granite Peak
The Central Division Ski Festival at Granite Peak offers a weekend of instructional events for ski patrollers, featuring hands-on training, skill development sessions, and networking opportunities.
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