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Thursday, November 20th, 2025
Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wisconsin farmers are preparing a full Thanksgiving meal by raising turkeys, cranberries, vegetables and milk using both traditional and new methods. Lucas VanEgtern, Mary Sawyer, Corey Kincaid and other producers work on local farms to supply stores and farmers markets for holiday tables—showcasing a lasting farm-to-table tradition. Wausau Daily Herald
- ➤ Judicare Legal Aid partnered with North Central Technical College to host its second free estate planning clinic — attorneys, community volunteers and NTC legal studies students helped Wausau residents plan for future care. Director Thomas Wendt stressed the need to plan early, and a follow-up clinic is scheduled for next fall. WAOW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 7 Brew opened a new drive-thru coffee stand in Rib Mountain today, creating 50 local jobs and donating $2,000 to the Marathon County Humane Society—its expansion follows a rapid growth that now includes over 520 stands and 20,000 drink combinations. This development adds more business options for local residents. WAOW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ NTC Alternative High School is launching a six-week art therapy course during school hours to support student mental health—developed by school social worker Nicole Natzke and funded by a Reach for the Stars grant. The course offers creative outlets like drawing and mosaic work—if the pilot is successful, it may expand to other schools. WSAW
- ➤ Wisconsin public schools received 35% reimbursement for special education costs instead of the promised 42% because actual spending exceeded state estimates—resulting in an estimated $140 million shortfall that may force districts to adjust budgets and seek local referendums. Education officials and advocates warned that this funding gap could lead to tough decisions in meeting the needs of students with disabilities. Wausau Daily Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Wisconsin Conservative Energy Forum hosted Wisconsin Nuclear Energy Day in Madison today, where state lawmakers and experts met to discuss nuclear power with former Miss America and Wausau native Grace Stanke Vanderhei as keynote speaker—she warned that Wisconsin risks losing key talent as other states launch new nuclear projects. WSAW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Aspirus Health and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield have announced a multi-year agreement that gives Anthem members in-network access to Aspirus facilities and doctors. The deal covers employer, individual, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid plans — aiming to keep health care costs steady while ensuring quality care. WAOW
- ➤ North Central Health Care was named the 2025 Children’s System of Care Champion by the Children Come First Advisory Committee for its unique, comprehensive youth care model in north central Wisconsin—spanning crisis intervention, community treatment, outpatient programs and youth behavioral health services. The award, chosen from 19 nominees, reflects the organization’s leadership and commitment to serving children, young adults and families in Marathon, Lincoln and Langlade counties. Wausau Daily Herald
- ➤ A consumer safety group warned parents to review their holiday shopping lists after releasing a report on dangerous toys that may cause eye injuries, choking hazards, and allergic reactions—items like Goo Jit Zu Goo Slingers and a child’s makeup kit were noted. The group reported that emergency rooms treated over 1 million children for toy-related injuries from 2015 to 2018. WSAW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy will appear at The Grand Theater on January 19 at 7 p.m. where he will review the 2025 season and preview next season + he will answer audience questions during a live Q&A session and tickets will go on sale Friday, November 21 at 9 a.m. WSAW
- ➤ Edgar held a pep rally and send-off for its Wildcats football team that headed to Madison for the state game, with fire trucks escorting the team and officials giving remarks. The team will face Darlington at Camp Randall at 1:00 p.m. today — their 16th state appearance — as they aim to tie the state title record. WSAW
- ➤ Three Mosinee student athletes signed their commitment on Wednesday to continue their careers at the next level. Taelyn Jirschele signed for softball at Northwestern, Brooklyn Simonis will play at NIACC, and Briley Kaczor signed for hockey at Nazareth University — they celebrated the day with family, friends and coaches. WSAW
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Guided Tour: Birds in Art Fifty
1-3 p.m. — Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum — $5 entry (includes lunch) — Explore the intersection of avian beauty and artistic expression in a guided tour.
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Central Wisconsin Holiday Gift and Craft Show
9 AM - 4 PM — Central Wisconsin Convention & Expo Center — $5 admission — Discover unique handmade gifts and crafts from local artisans in a festive atmosphere.
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Sweating with Santa 5K 2025
8 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Greenheck Turner Community Center (GTCC) — Proceeds support youth sports scholarships — Experience a unique indoor 5K run with Santa for the whole family.
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