Monday, May 5th, 2025
Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tickets for the Wisconsin Valley Fair in Wausau are on sale now with May special pricing of $25 for season passes, $18 for season parking, and $9 for daily admission & unlimited ride passes available in person for $30 until the fair begins. The fair will be held Tuesday July 29 through Sunday August 3 at Marathon Park, and upgraded ticket scanners are expected to speed up entry. WSAW
- ➤ Cycling Without Age held a four‐hour training course on a recent weekend to teach new bike pilots cycling etiquette in Wausau, and volunteers practiced rides during the session. The organization said rides will be available during the week for residents who need help cycling + interested riders should call the YMCA for more details. WAOW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, about 300 locals joined the third annual Raise Your Voice Mental Health Awareness Walk/Run at Wausau West High School to support mental health. Money from admissions and raffle baskets went to local programs—helping people learn more about mental well-being. WSAW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marathon County United Soccer Club hosted its 14th annual Mountain Bay Cup today in Wausau — 153 teams from Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin with 1,966 players competed after a 7:30 a.m. kickoff and played all day. WAOW
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Wausau Woodchucks vs. Fond Du Lac Dock Spiders
1:05-2:35 p.m. — Athletic Park — $47-$80 — Catch the thrilling baseball rivalry between the Woodchucks and the Dock Spiders in Wausau.
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Homebuyer Education Classes
5-8 p.m. — Hmong American Center, Inc. — Free entry — Gain the knowledge to navigate the home buying process successfully.
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