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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Stevens Point restaurants had violations in August health inspections?
  • What a suspected ransomware attack means for Stevens Point city services now.
  • Could one of Mid-State Tech's three new programs fit your next career?

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Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 73 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Rain most of the time, temps: high: 69, low: 61.
  • Thursday: A morning shower in spots, with a high of 68 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Portage County inspections: One restaurant with 10 violations (stevenspointjournal.com) — If you eat out around Stevens Point, August's Portage County health inspections brought mostly good news, with several Stevens Point restaurants earning clean reports and a few cited for fixable issues like cooler temperatures, sanitation and food storage. One local spot logged 10 violations, but many were corrected on the spot, giving diners a clearer picture of current food safety practices.
   

• Stevens Point city staff suspect attempted ransomware attack (wsaw.com) — Stevens Point city staff say they likely stopped a ransomware attack in its early stages, but some municipal services are still being restored. Mayor Mike Wiza reports no evidence of stolen data, while IT teams rebuild servers, quarantine suspicious machines, and roll out stricter cybersecurity protocols, all while keeping emergency services fully operational for residents.
   

• Mid-State Technical College launches 3 new career paths. Apply now. (bnd.com) — Students in the Stevens Point area now have three new ways to train for in-demand careers at Mid-State Technical College, with programs in community health work, therapeutic activity support, and tree health launching this year. Each short-term credential emphasizes flexible schedules, online learning, and quick entry into the workforce, and applications are already open for anyone looking to upskill or change careers.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Fall is here.
    Time to get those windows professionally cleaned before winter. Give us a call and see what youve been missing. North Point Window Service https:/… (Nextdoor Shaurette/Water St)
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for CSR/Server in Stevens Point. Apply here.
  • Pizza Ranch posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Stevens Point. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stevens Point here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Wisconsin Rapids

  • Updated ATV/UTV ordinance coming to Wisconsin Rapids (waow.com)
  • An email about anti-data center signs could cost a Wisconsin Rapids politician his job (wpr.org)
  • Why clothing sizes still don't mean the same thing from one brand to another - Wisconsin Rapids City Times (wrcitytimes.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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