Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of September.
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💼 Business
Merrill Steel from Schofield manufactured steel for a temporary train station after Sept.
11 attacks in 2003. Its 60-foot column, the first vertical piece erected at Ground Zero, marked a key step in restoring a critical commuter connection.
🎭 Culture
A WSAW newsroom recounted Sept.
11, 2001, when staff balanced shock with duty amid a national emergency (organizing the '7 for America' telethon) that raised over $100,000 from North Central Wisconsin donors.
🌲 Environment
An unoccupied truck caused a leak on Aug.
25 that released 1.3 million gallons of natural gas liquids from Line 5 near Saxon, and cleanup continues as state officials request Enbridge to focus on spill recovery before the pipeline reopens today.
🏈 Sports
Amherst maintained its 4-0 record with a 50-18 win over Marathon Friday night as senior running back Ayden Nerdahl scored four touchdowns (showing the Falcons' strength).
The Falcons will face Coleman next week in Amherst.
🎉 Wausau Events
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Birds in Art 2026 Public Opening
The 51st annual Birds in Art opening-day festivities on Saturday, September 12 include opportunities to meet over seventy visiting artists who flock to the Museum from throughout the world from 9 am – Noon, and Artists in Action demonstrations, 9 – 11 am. In the afternoon, Watch, Learn & Create will be held at the Glass Box Studio–a free, family-friendly program where visitors can work alongside artists to create their own works of art, 1 – 4 pm.
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