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The Highground Hosting: “UW MIA Recovery and Identification Project: Recovering Fallen American Heroes this Wednesday, June 17th
Monday, June 15th, 2026 -- 3:00 PM
Gregg Jamison, lead archaeologist for the “UW MIA Recovery and Identification Project: Recovering and Repatriating Fallen American Heroes,” will give a Badger ...
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The Highground's Summer Vets & Ukuleles Program Begins this Thursday, June 18th
Monday, June 15th, 2026 -- 2:01 PM
Veterans are invited to sign up for The Highground’s Summer Vets & Ukuleles program, featuring beginning and continuing ukulele lessons.
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Wisconsin Could Feel Significant Impact if Social Security Trust Fund Reach Shortfall by 2032
Tuesday, June 16th, 2026 -- 1:01 PM
(Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio) The Social Security trust fund is projected to reach a shortfall by the end of 2032, and Wisconsin could feel a significant economic ...
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Marshfield Utilities Closing Portion of S. Peach Avenue Beginning June 22nd
Tuesday, June 16th, 2026 -- 1:00 PM
Marshfield Utilities Water Department will close S. Peach Avenue between the intersections of 4th Street and 10th Street beginning the morning of Monday, June 22, 2026, to ...
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More Wisconsin Healthcare Providers Turning to AI
Tuesday, June 16th, 2026 -- 12:01 PM
(Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio) More and more Wisconsin healthcare providers are turning to artificial intelligence.
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Main Street Marshfield’s Board of Directors Passes Resolution in Support of the Redeveloping of Former Weinbrenner Shoe Company
Tuesday, June 16th, 2026 -- 12:00 PM
During Main Street Marshfield’s June 3rd board meeting, the Main Street Marshfield Board of Directors passed a mission-driven resolution of the board expressing support ...
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Main Street Marshfield Looking for Volunteers for Hub City Days
Tuesday, June 16th, 2026 -- 11:01 AM
Main Street Marshfield is in need of volunteers for Hub City Days coming up July 23rd-25th.
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Egg Production in Wisconsin Less Than Half of What it Was a Year Ago
Tuesday, June 16th, 2026 -- 11:00 AM
(Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio) Egg production in Wisconsin is less than half of what it was a year ago, reflecting a major decline in the number of laying hens in the ...
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Registration Open for Two Summer Theater Camps at UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield
Tuesday, June 16th, 2026 -- 10:01 AM
Registration is open for two summer theatre camps at UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield, offering youth the chance to build confidence, creativity, and performance skills on ...
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Wisconsin Rapids Holding Rapids Riverside Freedom Fest on July 4th
Tuesday, June 16th, 2026 -- 10:00 AM
The City of Wisconsin Rapids is offering an exciting new Independence Day experience, Rapids Riverside Freedom Fest (Freedom Fest).
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Amendment to Bipartisan Wildfire Bill Would End Protections for Millions of Acres of Roadless Areas on National Forest Land
Tuesday, June 16th, 2026 -- 9:01 AM
(Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio) An amendment added to a bipartisan wildfire bill in the U.S. Senate would end protections for millions of acres of roadless areas ...
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Marathon County Public Library Wants to Hear From Teens About Their Summer
Tuesday, June 16th, 2026 -- 9:00 AM
The library wants to hear from teens about their summer in their own voice.
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Marathon County Public Library’s Summer Readhing Challenge: “Unearth a Story”
Tuesday, June 16th, 2026 -- 8:01 AM
Get ready to dig into a summer of discovery.
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Wisconsinites Can Buy a State Parks Admission Pass at the DMV
Tuesday, June 16th, 2026 -- 8:00 AM
(Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio) Wisconsinites looking to renew their vehicle registration now have the option to buy a state parks admissions pass at the same time.
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The Highground to Host Presentation on WWII POW's Story on July 8th
Monday, June 15th, 2026 -- 2:00 PM
On July 8 at 6pm, WWII POW Carl Nordin’s story will be presented by his daughters, Carleen Tjader & Susan Allan.
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