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This Issue is a Tribute to Dave Svetlik
This edition is dedicated to Dave Svetlik. Dave was a brilliant man as well as one of the founders of Middle Wisconsin. Dave contributed thoughtful pieces he truly believed in on a regular basis to Middle Wisconsin. Sadly, Dave passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026.
Losses like Dave make me think of legacies. What kind of footprint will you leave? What would you like people to remember about you? Will anything you do today make a difference tomorrow? What creates that legacy?
Far too many people look at what they have gained out of life, their possessions and accompli...
Palestinian Peace Photo Exhibit
Please join us on Monday, May 4 at 5 pm at the First United Methodist Church for the opening reception. We are grateful to be able to share this exceptional photo exhibit, our speakers and the chance for dialogue with you. It will also be available for viewing at the First United Methodist Church and the Universalist Unitarian Church during the following two weeks.
Celebrate Earth Day In Wausau With Us
Photo Credit: Tom Kilian
For those who love and respect the natural world, Mother Earth, and for those who love the people we share this very special planet with, this has been a troubling year. As never before, both our planet and her people have been under assault, in rhetoric and in executive order. This has been a year of angry divisiveness, splintering the human family with hatred. It’s also been a year of “drill baby drill” for dirty fossil fuels and price increases, and a rejection of clean, stably priced ...
Tiffany is a Bad Choice for Governor
Wisconsin will choose a new Governor in November. At this time there are nine Democratic candidates for the August 11 primary. The Republican's have just two. But Representative Tom Tiffany will be the candidate. He has been endorsed by Trump.
Tom Tiffany becoming governor will be a disaster for Wisconsin. This is not a biased, partisan opinion. An objective, factual look at Tiffany's 15 year record in the Wisconsin legislature and ...
Celebrate Earth Day In Wausau With Us
For those who love and respect the natural world, Mother Earth, and for those who love the people we share this very special planet with, this has been a troubling year. As never before, both our planet and her people have been under assault, in rhetoric and in executive order. This has been a year of angry divisiveness, splintering the human family with hatred. It’s also been a year of “drill baby drill” for dirty fossil fuels and price increases, and a rejection of clean, stably priced solar and wind energy. When it comes to renewable energy and battery ...
Marathon County Earth Day
Get ready for spring and Earth Day! Tree planting will take place on Saturday, April 25 at 11 AM at Schofield Park on 606 E. Randolph Street, Wausau. Any questions, please contact Dan Barth at dmbarth57@gmail.com
No Kings March 28
Join us as many of the local groups come together for this big event. League of Women Voters of Marathon County, Indivisible. and the Marathon County Democratic Party.
Disgusted with the way so many things are going in our country? I am mad as hell and I know you feel the same. The situation is becoming more and more chaotic every day. I also know there is value in coming together to vent and discuss all that is going on.
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?
Join a group of like-minded individuals to share perspectives and discuss the issues we are currently ...
Ginger Murray Meet and Greet
Due to the incoming bad weather, Ginger Murray, candidate for the 7th Congressional District, has rescheduled her Meet and Greet. The new date and time is Sunday, March 22 at the Wausau labor Temple.