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Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 5 min read

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Cranberry Blossom Festival events are happening in Rapids this weekend?
  • How far is this ‘hidden gem’ day trip from Wisconsin Rapids?
  • How a Wisconsin Rapids lawyer became Wisconsin’s Outstanding Young Lawyer of 2026

Also on today's calendar: Oak Creek July 4 Fireworks 2026: What To Know and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What does a thesaurus eat for breakfast? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 75, low: 49.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 73 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 23rd Cranberry Blossom Festival brings carnival, fishing contest, parade and more to Wisconsin Rapids (wsaw.com) — Families in Wisconsin Rapids can dive into Cranberry Blossom Festival fun this weekend, from the Grand Rapids Lions Club carnival and pancake breakfast to Downtown on Tap at Veterans Memorial Park. Saturday brings an arts and crafts fair on West Grand Avenue, and Sunday features a kids’ fishing contest on the Wisconsin River and a themed parade along Grand Avenue.
   

2. Discover beauty and history of Rudolph Grotto Gardens & Wonder Cave (wisconsinrapidstribune.com) — If you’re looking for an easy, low-cost day trip from Wisconsin Rapids, the Rudolph Grotto Gardens and Wonder Cave offer flower-filled paths, religious shrines, and a quirky man‑made cave just a short drive away. Open Memorial Day through late October, the site features inexpensive admission, picnic‑friendly grounds, and a long local history tied to area priests and volunteers.
   

3. Young immigration lawyer earns Wisconsin honor (wislawjournal.com) — A Wisconsin Rapids immigration attorney, Miranda Tichareva, has been named the State Bar of Wisconsin’s 2026 Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year after building a practice that serves immigrants across rural areas. Now working at Nash Law Group in Wisconsin Rapids, she focuses on complex immigration cases, collaborates with criminal defense attorneys, and hopes her upcoming novel broadens perspectives on starting life in a new country.
   

4. Wisconsin SkillsUSA students excel at national event (wrcitytimes.com) — A Wisconsin Rapids student, Austin Young of Mid-State Technical College, earned a gold medal in CNC Programming at the national SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta. The piece highlights how Wisconsin students excelled across dozens of technical and leadership events, underscoring growing opportunities in skilled trades and STEM careers statewide.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Summer is a great time to scout and whether you are heading out to chase upland birds, white-tails, bear or waterfowl this fall, the DNR would like to remind the public there is a spot for everyone in Wisconsin.
    There are 6 million acres of publicly accessible land in the state, much of it open during various hunting seasons throughout the year. In addition… (Nextdoor )
  • Hello Neighbors!
    I am available for housekeeping, lawn, and pet care. I am also available for child care. As needed. I do have references, if needed. My fee is 15$/an… (Nextdoor Griffith Ave)
  • Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin posted a job opening for Donor Greeter - Wisconsin Rapids in Wisconsin Rapids. Apply here.
  • Driveline Retail posted a job opening for Master Merchandiser 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: Synonym buns (Thank you Ellen S. 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.