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🌱 How did Wisconsin Rapids restaurants fare in October inspections?

Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Wisconsin Rapids? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Wisconsin Rapids restaurants fare in October inspections?
  • Wisconsin Rapids' holiday parade returns Nov. 25
  • Meet Devon Carter, Wisconsin Rapids' new teen titleholder

Also on today's calendar: Book Bedazzle - Story Makers Studio and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cooler; a few morning showers, with a high of 55 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with periods of sun, temps: high: 41, low: 28.
  • Friday: Chilly with clouds and sun, with a high of 39 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Wood County restaurant inspections find food temp, sanitizer issues (wisconsinrapidstribune.com) — October inspections found sanitizer and handwashing issues at several Wisconsin Rapids businesses, including an empty sanitizer supply at The BBQ Shack that was corrected during inspection. Papa Johns lacked a current certified food manager, while Arby’s, Grand Rapids Eatery and East Junior High had no violations.
   

2. Ready for a holiday parade? Here's where to find one near Marshfield (marshfieldnewsherald.com) — Wisconsin Rapids' Rekindle the Spirit Holiday Parade returns Nov. 25 at 5:45 p.m., traveling east along West Grand Avenue from the Boys & Girls Club parking lot to Lincoln Street. Holiday decorations at Veterans Memorial Park will be lit beforehand, with Santa photos, activities and treats at Hotel Mead afterward.
   

3. She dreamed of the crown. Now she's Miss Wisconsin Rapids' Teen 2027 (wisconsinrapidstribune.com) — Devon Carter grew up watching the Miss Wisconsin Rapids competition and now holds its Teen 2027 title after her third year competing. She plans to use her year of service to help children get active, partnering with her gym on proposed fitness camps featuring games and activity rotations.
   

4. Applebee's and IHOP in Plover, business roundups, 7 Brew update & more (wisconsinrapidstribune.com) — Wisconsin Rapids is losing its indoor mini golf course, with Mini Rapids announcing it will close at year's end. Other local business changes include Milltown Coffee Company's Oct. 29 closure at Mid-State Technical College, Country Freckles' move to 1710 Baker St. and Taco Bell's reopening.
   

5. Wisconsin Rapids nonprofit renovates bus for veteran, first responder retreats (wsaw.com) — A Wisconsin Rapids nonprofit is turning a bus into a weekend retreat vehicle for veterans, military members and first responders. Giving Back Inc. hopes to launch trips in summer 2028 and is raising $50,000 to make them free, with volunteers handling cooking and guiding activities such as fishing and camping.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday November 14
  • WIAA 8 Man State Championship
    South Wood County Stadium
    1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • AYCE $14.
    00 VETERANS EAT FREE COURTESY OF VETERAN FRIENDLY ORGANIZATION (Nextdoor Lake Wazeecha)
  • We need a mason to repair our chimney.
    Does anyone have a good recommendation for such a person in our area? (Nextdoor Lake Wazeecha)
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for shift lead wi in Wisconsin Rapids. Apply here.
  • Perkins posted a job opening for Restaurant & Bakery Host/Cashier in Wisconsin Rapids. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wisconsin Rapids here.

Ok Wisconsin Rapids! 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: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Wisconsin Rapids

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Wisconsin Rapids

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.