George Stevens, the namesake of the city of Stevens Point south of Wausau Wisconsin, began harvesting the pine forests for lumber in 1840 and built a saw mill.
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George Stevens, the namesake of the city of Stevens Point south of Wausau Wisconsin, began harvesting the pine forests for lumber in 1840 and built a saw mill.
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Wausau Wisconsin's efforts helped to establish Marathon County in 1850.
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Wausau Wisconsin undertook extensive additions, adding two sun rooms, arcaded windows, a tiled porch in the Mediterranean style, a formal classical entrance, and ornate custom-designed chimney crowns.
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In recent years Wausau Wisconsin has redone the 400 Block, adding a permanent stage and other renovations that cost $2 million.
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Wausau Wisconsin is close to the center of the northern half of the Western Hemisphere.
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Just west of Wausau Wisconsin, 45°N meets 90°W, which is exactly halfway between the equator and the north pole and a quarter of the way around the world from the prime meridian.
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Some schools in Wausau Wisconsin had a minority of English speakers and some were predominantly Hmong students.
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Some native-born American families in Wausau Wisconsin criticized the crime and expenses in social services.
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In Wausau Wisconsin there is relatively little Hmong-language media because for much of its history, the Hmong language was not written.
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The Wausau Wisconsin region has a lower than average unemployment rate and continues a steady growth in job creation and economic viability among manufacturers and service providers alike.
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Wausau Wisconsin has 12 banks with 41 branch locations, three trust companies and three holding companies in the metropolitan area.
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Wausau Wisconsin area is a center for cultivation of American ginseng, and is known for its red granite, which is quarried nearby.
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Wausau Wisconsin is served by the Wausau Wisconsin School District, which has 14 elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools and two charter schools .
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Until 1971, Wausau Wisconsin was served by intercity passenger trains at Wausau Wisconsin station.
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The Wausau Woodchucks were formerly known as the Wisconsin Woodchucks.
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Wausau Wisconsin is home to a kayak course which has hosted numerous regional, national, and world competitions over the last two decades.
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Wausau Wisconsin is home to the Wausau Wisconsin Curling Club, with an eight-sheet ice surface.
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Wausau Wisconsin is home to the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, which houses the "Birds in Art" collection as well as Leigh Yawkey Woodson's collection of decorative glass.
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