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Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin is located in Wood County. Zip codes in Wisconsin Rapids, WI include 54495, and 54494. More Wisconsin Rapids information.

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Mead Witter Foundation to give up to $55,000 for new WPR station

A Wisconsin Rapids-based charitable foundation has agreed to contribute as much as $55,000 to a help expand Wisconsin Public Radio's audience in central Wisconsin by almost 250,000 listeners.

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Mon Nov 09, 2009

WisInfo

Turkey Trot drums up funds for YMCA

In a difficult economy, Kim Dirkes has seen numerous children being raised in families that are struggling financially.

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Sun Nov 08, 2009

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Loren Coleman on November 5th, 2009 Not sure why Cryptomundo vanished for a day, but it's back, so I'm in catch-up mode for a bit today.

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Sat Nov 07, 2009

WisInfo

Former inmates look for new lives

Everyone makes mistakes, but when those mistakes lead to jail, people often struggle to put their lives back in order.

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Fri Nov 06, 2009

WisInfo

Proposed state policy change threatens Opportunity Development Centers jobs

More than 200 people who depend on opportunities offered by a Wisconsin Rapids-based organization could lose their jobs starting next year because of a proposed policy change at the state level.

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Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

Wisconsin Rapids financial adviser to run for governor

A Wisconsin Rapids businessman filed the necessary paperwork to become a registered GOP candidate for the state's top executive office.

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Thu Nov 05, 2009

Channel 3000

Wisconsin Rapids Businessman In Governor's Race

A Wisconsin Rapids businessman said he will seek the Republican nomination for governor.

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Stevens Point Journal

Statement from Wisconsin Rapids man on bid for governor

Gannett Wisconsin Media received the following statement this afternoon from Wisconsin Rapids financial adviser Scott Paterick, explaining his recent decision to run for governor: Statement from Scott Paterick on his bid for governor My decision to run for Wisconsin Governor is based on a deep desire to give back to my community as well as my ...

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WisInfo

Rapids council approves wind-energy deal

WISCONSIN RAPIDS -- As soon as final financing is complete, officials at a Wisconsin Rapids-based manufacturer intend to break ground on a plant they say will create about 600 jobs.

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Wed Nov 04, 2009

Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

Energy Composites agreement calls for $5.3M investment from city

Wisconsin Rapids will invest $5.3 million in a 350,000-square-foot manufacturing plant project that would create about 600 local jobs, if the Common Council approves the measure at its Tuesday meeting.

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WisInfo

Tai Chi called 'medicine in motion'

NEKOOSA -- People are enjoying Tai Chi and all its benefits in Nekoosa and Wisconsin Rapids.

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WisInfo

Wisconsin Rapids Common Council to consider $5.3 million investment...

The Wisconsin Rapids Common Council will consider a $5.3 million investment tonight for a local manufacturer that wants to create about 600 jobs.

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Tue Nov 03, 2009

Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

Suspect in bank embezzlement case kills self

Sheriff's deputies looking for a 50-year-old Wisconsin Rapids man facing federal embezzlement charges found his body Monday inside his vehicle.

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WisInfo

Wisconsin's Office of Energy Independence to garner as much as...

A statewide office that recently contributed to a renewable energy project in the Wisconsin Rapids area will garner as much as $350,000 in stimulus funds, U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today.

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Wausau Daily Herald

Rapids man gets 40 years for assaulting toddler

A 26-year-old Wisconsin Rapids man convicted of sexually assaulting a toddler was sentenced this morning to 40 years in prison.

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Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

No school referendums planned

Unlike Stevens Point school administrators, south Wood County-area schools won't seek additional tax revenue through a referendum Tuesday.

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Mon Nov 02, 2009

Brookfield

Images from the state meet

Brookfield Central's Will Casey nears the finish line of the WIAA Division 1 state cross country meet on the Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids on Oct.

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WisInfo

Second time's the charm for 2010 Miss Wis. Rapids

Lindsay Lobner still was trying Sunday to absorb the idea that she is the 2010 Miss Wisconsin Rapids Area.

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Sun Nov 01, 2009

Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

New Miss Wisconsin Rapids Area crowned

Lindsay Lobner was crowned the winner of this year's Miss Wisconsin Rapids Area Scholarship Pageant.

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Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

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Amateur radio operators from across the state provided extra protection Saturday night for some central Wisconsin trick-or-treaters. About 28 volunteers from as far away as St.

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