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Thursday, May 1st, 2025

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Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Today, Culver's is offering a $1 scoop of frozen custard as part of its 11th annual Scoops of Thanks Day (each $1 donation yields a scoop) with proceeds supporting local National Future Farmers of America chapters; customers can also enjoy a limited-edition flavor called 'How Now Brown Cow' (a blend of chocolate frozen custard with root beer, chopped Dove Chocolate and chocolate cake pieces) available through the website or at a participating location.  Wausau Daily Herald

CULTURE NEWS

  • Grand Theater in Wausau will undergo major renovations over the next two years to celebrate its 100-year history and update its event space with new seats, paint, and carpet+ while preserving its historic look. The theater will shut its doors from May through November in 2026 and 2027 and aims to reopen by the end of 2027.  WAOW

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Wausau Fire Department urged anglers to be careful this weekend as high water levels from recent storms make river conditions dangerous. Lieutenant Shane Woller recommended fishing with a partner (and letting someone know your plans) to help ensure help arrives quickly if needed.  WSAW

HEALTH NEWS

  • Tiara Bonilla, a recovery case manager at North Central Health Care, said normalized daily drinking may worsen alcohol addiction and spur drunk driving, as local data show high binge drinking rates in Marathon, Portage, and Waupaca counties along with early alcohol use by many residents. She warned that untreated alcohol use disorder alters brain function & increases risky behavior, stressing the need for effective treatment.  WSAW

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Marty Stuart Concert

    7:30-9 p.m. — The Grand Theater — Tickets from $59 — Experience an evening of live music with country star Marty Stuart in Wausau.

    Fri, 5/2/25

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  • Ben Folds Concert

    7:30-9 p.m. — The Grand Theater — Tickets from $74 — Enjoy a night of captivating music with Ben Folds in Wausau.

    Sun, 5/4/25

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  • The Foxfire Affair

    9 PM-12 AM — Intermission Bar — Cost not specified — Enjoy high-energy Celtgrass music with the duo Daniel and Claire.

    Fri, 5/9/25

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  • Empowering Women Through Belly Dance

    6-7:30 p.m. — 5 Koshas Yoga & Wellness — $22.50 — Discover the joy of belly dance while embracing feminine creativity and community.

    Tue, 5/27/25

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  • One Night in Memphis Concert

    7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Grand Theater — Ticket prices range from $102 to $888 — Experience an energetic tribute to the music legends of Memphis.

    Wed, 5/28/25

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