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United Way Helping Families Thrive with February Challenge

For many families, winter adds extra challenges to the difficult tasks of connecting with each other, maintaining healthy activity, and engaging in the community. With short daylight hours and cold temperatures, even finding motivation can be difficult! That’s why...

Dix Sisters Qualify For World Barefoot Tournament

Wisconsin Rapids Aqua Skiers members Faith and Alexis Dix have both qualified to compete at the International Waterski & Wakeboard Foundation World Barefoot Championships in Mulwala, Australia February 12-19, 2023. Alexis Dix is a high school senior at Lincoln...

Wisconsin Brass Quintet to Perform

The Arts Council of South Wood County is honored to present Wisconsin Brass Quintet (WBQ) on Thursday, February 2, at 7:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids, 1801 16th Street South. Regarded as one of the “superb brass ensembles in the USA” by...

Rafters Release 2023 Schedule

Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. - Returning for the 13th season, the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters will play 72 games during the 2023 Northwoods League season that will begin on Monday, May 29. The Rafters will remain in the Great Lakes West Division and face the Wausau Woodchucks,...