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HAVE a HANDMADE holiday

As the season of excess and excitement begins to wreak havoc on our budgets, it’s time to work out what we can afford to decorate our homes and fill our gift lists. The glittering, gorgeous Christmas displays in so many stores are tantalizing, for sure. But there’s something uniquely satisfying about harnessing your own creativity […]

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Climb aboard: It’s time for a SLEIGH RIDE

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Andrzej Fryda Getty Images/iStockphoto 140375621 Glide through forest and field, pulled by horses adorned with jingle bells. Whether on glistening snow in daylight or under a starry sky, this is a quintessential winter experience. Snow isn’t necessary, as many farms offer wagon rides as well, plus warming houses and bonfires. Here’s where you can climb

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WHERE TO GO for the PERFECT Christmas tree

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Cutting your own Christmas tree is a longstanding holiday tradition for many families. Here is your guide to tree farms in the area, along with the types of trees they offer. (See codes below.) Fritz’s Mountain On Hwy. 64, 4 miles east of Merrill • Open Nov. 25–Dec. 18: Fri.–Sun. 9 am–4 pm. Wreaths, garland,

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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

Air combat training will increase air activity in Marathon County

Whitewater, music on the farm, movies in the park and more

County halfway to phosphorus reduction goal on Fenwood Creek

Copper box, new exhibits and more Wausau events this weekend

Central Wisconsin breweries medal at national brewing championship

Security measures improved library safety, director says

Booze and Botany, Wausau Night Market and more this weekend

Balloons, jazz, comical magic and more in Wausau this weekend

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HAVE a HANDMADE holiday

Climb aboard: It’s time for a SLEIGH RIDE

WHERE TO GO for the PERFECT Christmas tree