Historical Society releases book on women’s athletics
By Patrick Lynn Plover — The Portage County Historical Society has unveiled “We Just Wanted to Play: The Story of Women’s Athletics in Portage County,” a new book
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Arts & Culture
Application period opens for USDA composting, food waste reduction programs
Metro Wire Staff The USDA is now accepting applications for Composting and Food Waste Reduction cooperative agreements. Local and tribal governments, schools, and other eligible entities can apply
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Opening reception planned for upcoming art show
Metro Wire Staff Stevens Point — The Stevens Point community is invited to the opening reception of the Visions XXV Juried Exhibition on Thursday, June 13, from 4:30
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Local music students receive state, national awards
By Patrick Lynn Stevens Point — Several local music students, including Ella Bord, Claire Lawrence, Abigail Pettis, Isabelle Francis, and John Jazdzewski, were honored with state and national
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Historical Society to host annual art show
The 156-year-old Rising Star Mill will host its annual Art Show and Sale on Memorial Day weekend, showcasing the work of over 25 local artisans. The event, organized
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Report: DNR stocked over six million fish across Wisconsin in ’23
By Patrick Lynn The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) this week released the 2023 fish stocking numbers for inland waterbodies and the Great Lakes, showcasing the agency’s
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New works on display in UW-Stevens Point’s “Danstage 2024”
Metro Wire Staff Featuring new dance works by faculty and guest artists, “Danstage 2024” will conclude the spring UWSP Department of Theatre and Dance season with performances May
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Music concerts to enliven UWSP campuses in May
Metro Wire Staff The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is set to resonate with a series of music concerts across all three campuses in Stevens Point, Marshfield, and Wausau
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Poopspotting: How AI and satellites can detect illegal manure spreading in Wisconsin
By Bennet Goldstein/Wisconsin Watch After a fresh February snow, a satellite about the size of a shoebox, busy snapping photographs as it circuited the planet at 17,000 miles
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Central Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra to present spring concert
By Patrick Lynn STEVENS POINT – The Central Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra Program (CWYSOP) has announced its upcoming Spring 2024 Concert. Scheduled for Sunday, April 7, at 4
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