New Beginnings for Refugees is helping central Wisconsin families navigate school routines, language barriers and cultural differences as they build new lives in the Wausau area.

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Country singer Lauren Alaina talks about her new album, “Stages,” motherhood and the longtime family ties that have made northern Wisconsin feel like home.

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Central Wisconsin author and longtime Wausau educator Julianna Burmesch explores childhood trauma, resilience and healing in her memoir, “Life with Less of Me.”

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Dozens of residents, historians, organizations and businesses contributed to the project as the filmmakers assembled nearly a century and a half of local history.

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The nonprofit land trust protects natural areas across central Wisconsin through conservation easements and land ownership. Radford said NCCT conservation easements protect more than 5,500 acres across more than 60 privately owned properties.

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The nearly $6 million renovation modernizes a facility that city officials say had become outdated and difficult for some residents to use. Along with the existing swimming pool, the center will include a new exercise room, classrooms, private work areas and spaces equipped for virtual meetings and telehealth appointments.

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The program’s message is meant to be encouraging rather than overwhelming: Parents already have the ability to strengthen their children’s language development through everyday interaction.

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For Montgomery, Rib Mountain’s appeal goes beyond its height. Its preserved ripple marks and views across the surrounding landscape offer a rare chance to contemplate the immense span of geological time.

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The STEM Shuttle, created by retired Wausau teacher Sharon Ryan, is marking its 20th year traveling to schools across Wisconsin. The program grew out of Dream Flight Wausau, a 1990 project Ryan developed while teaching at John Marshall Elementary School in the Wausau School District.

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This year’s musicians include Michael Andrews on cello, Anna Cromwell on violin and viola, Rochelle Pearson on violin and Angela Kratchmer on viola. Pianist Rie Tanaka will join the ensemble for the festival’s second week.

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