To outsiders, the whole thing can sound a little absurd — a radio contest that becomes a citywide endurance test. In central Wisconsin, that is part of the appeal.

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The new mobile model is designed to make those experiences more accessible to communities around the state.

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A Wausau attorney found himself watching missiles and drones explode in the night sky over Qatar this month, stranded for nearly two weeks after war erupted less than a day after he and his wife arrived in Doha.

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In 2025 alone, nearly 200 school groups visited, bringing about 8,500 students to learn about agriculture and the many careers connected to food production.

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The exhibit highlights the experiences of veterans whose role in the early nuclear era often remained hidden because of strict secrecy laws.

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