Mayor Robert Mielke Archives

See all the contested races in the Wausau area

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BC Kowalski Robert Mielke and Katie Rosenberg A collage of Robert Mielke (left) and Katie Rosenberg Katie Rosenberg will challenge incumbent mayor Robert Mielke this spring, after a second challenger didn’t turn in final nomination papers. Chris Norfleet turned in paperwork to run for District 1 city council, not for mayor as had been expected. […]

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The mayor’s race is on

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(First published in the September 12, 2019 issue of City Pages) Mayor Robert Mielke announces re-election bid, aims to tamp down debt Robert Mielke announces his re-election campaign on the steps of City Hall Monday. Robert Mielke announced Monday, on the steps of city hall, that he is running for re-election next spring. Mielke says

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Building boom

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(First published in the May 2, 2019 issue of City Pages) The past two years have seen record net new construction in Wausau Some major projects are slated to begin — in some cases, finally begin — in Wausau this year. That comes on the heels of two record-breaking years in the city for net

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Dark store storm

dark store, Gaylene Rhoden, Mayor Robert Mielke, Rib Mountain, Wausau

Large national chains are taking communities to court over property tax assessments, and it could cost hundreds of thousands for Wausau alone Rib Mountain Administrator Gaylene Rhoden: Panda Express argued its property value on Rib Mountain Drive should be based on vacant buildings far outside the town, and even outside the state. Earlier this year,

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HIGHLIGHTS: August 18-20

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Big Bull Falls Blues Fest Samantha Fish Fri.-Sat. 8/18-19 | Fern Island Park, Wausau This has been an iconic summer event in Wausau for 26 years. It’s also the longest-running blues fest in the state. Music lovers from all over come for the national and international performers. This year brings back some old (yeah we

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Wausau pursues Brokaw lawsuits despite court rulings

Brokaw, Maine, Marathon County, Mayor Robert Mielke, village

Wausau officials plan to appeal two lawsuits against the village of Maine that they lost in Marathon County Court. City officials announced last week they would appeal two decisions, both made by Circuit Court Judge Jill Falstad. One lawsuit claims the village of Maine’s incorporation into a village was illegal because closed session meetings preceding

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WHOOPS! $40M tax error in Wausau

Lisa Rasmussen, Mayor Robert Mielke, property tax, Wausau City Council

A $40 million tax mistake sounds dire, but homeowners should see only a small bump in their property tax bill next year, according to city officials. The error was made in June when then-interim assessor Jeremy Ray filed the annual property tax report. Ray, appointed by former Mayor Jim Tipple and former HR Director Myla

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WAUSAU considers CODE OF CONDUCT

Mayor Robert Mielke, Wausau City Council

Wausau city council members are considering a code of conduct for elected officials that would outline rules for behavior as well as potential consequences for violating those rules. City Attorney Anne Jacobson is tweaking the language in the proposed code, which was first presented to the council this month. While council members debated the language

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Marathon County tax rates are expected drop again

A harvest fest, a bike race, a one-man band and more this weekend

Committee OKs planning option with Wangard Partners for RiverLife

Riverlife Briq’s in Wausau won’t reopen next year

Musicals, Ben Folds and more events in Wausau this weekend

Work underway on Westside Battery affordable housing site

Skate jam, book festival and more this weekend

Chicago Stylez is providing a soul food option on the UWSP-Wausau campus

Blossom of Lights, food trucks and more this weekend

Police investigating bus crash in Elderon

Artrageous Weekend, Purging Paradise and more this weekend

Multi-jurisdiction chase leads to Grand Avenue crash, arrests

Bluegrass, jazz, architecture, and so much more this weekend

Greenheck Turner facility to host World Horseshoe championship

Here are five Wausau events to check out this weekend

City looking to buy water meters to make sure it’s not losing money

Blues, Buckcherry and more Wausau events this weekend

Lead service line contractor working toward 2024 replacement goals

Andy and Cathy Adrian say their new Adventure Awaits building is suited to CrossFit success

LogJam, August Kickbusch and more Wausau events this weekend

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