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Wausau, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Wausau! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Have ideas for 1300 Cleveland Ave.? Here’s how to be heard
  • How a beloved downtown popcorn wagon keeps Wausau’s memories popping
  • Why a Marathon County committee wants Supervisor Endres off key panel

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 73, low: 52.
  • Sunday: Breezy in the a.m.; some sun, with a high of 65 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Survey seeks public input on 1300 Cleveland Ave. property in Wausau (wausaudailyherald.com) — Wausau residents still have time to shape the future of the vacant 1300 Cleveland Ave. property through an online or paper survey open until July 1. The city is exploring non-industrial uses for the 6.77-acre, brownfield redevelopment site, building on earlier community sessions and long-term plans to transition the former industrial area into multi-family residential-focused development.
   

2. Popcorn wagon continues decades-long tradition in downtown Wausau (wsaw.com) — A longtime popcorn wagon tradition is still going strong in downtown Wausau, now run by Gourmet Peddler owner Amy Alvis, who grew up visiting the cart herself. The wagon serves popcorn, snow cones and smoothies, and benefits from the many events on the 400 Block that draw people to nearby shops and restaurants. Residents are encouraged to stop by before or during downtown programs.
   

3. Marathon County committee recommends removing supervisor from Health and Human Services Committee (wsaw.com) — Marathon County’s Executive Committee, meeting in Wausau, has recommended removing Supervisor Nicholas Endres from the Health and Human Services Committee following a third-party review of his conduct tied to a still-open criminal case. Endres, who remains on the county board after winning reelection, says he maintains his innocence, supports transparency and is not worried about the board’s internal investigation into his role.
   

4. Find out what drove Marathon County's $490M tourism impact in 2025 (wausaudailyherald.com) — Marathon County tourism generated nearly $490 million in 2025, with Greater Wausau’s outdoor recreation, sports, arts and new “Wisconsin’s Basecamp” branding playing a major role. Visit Wausau’s new downtown Wausau office and projects like the Great Pinery Heritage Waterway and major races are drawing visitors year-round. The growth supports local jobs, businesses and tax revenue across the region.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday June 15
  • First Day of Summer Learning Program
    D C Everest Area SD Schofield, WI 54476
  • 2026 Board of Review →
    Village of Weston - Weston WI 54476
    2:00 pm
  • Finance & Human Resource Committee →
    Village of Weston - 4747 Camp Phillips Rd Weston WI 54476
    4:30 pm
  • Monday@Monk - Yard Games & Chill (bring your own games or use ours)
    Monk Botanical Gardens 1800 N 1st Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Well that was fun!
    View of the storm from the Pickle Jar parking lot! (Nextdoor Riverview)
  • Had a big lightning strike less than 0mi away from us last night in Amherst.
    It was like a bright white light went off in your face, the thunder was this huge boom that shook the apartment. Wonder what it struck? Hope everyone… (Nextdoor Southside)
  • Pick 'n Save posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Wausau. Apply here.
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Wausau. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wausau here.

Ok Wausau! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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