Monday, April 27, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

Where nature meets masterpieces: Big news for Wausau. The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum was just named the best in America, celebrated for free admission, world-class exhibits, and its fall Birds in Art show -- explore what makes it special.

Create connections on three wheels: Cycling Without Age Marathon County seeks volunteer pilots to give free trishaw rides. Training is May 1 and May 29, and volunteers must be 18 with a driver’s license -- see training dates and requirements.

Advancing rehabilitation and readiness: Wausau has a new option for care. Advanced Physical Therapy Associates opened a clinic offering physical therapy, industrial medicine, and tactical medicine for employers, first responders, and local patients -- read the full story.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Fish fry, anyone?: Hilltop Pub & Grill is a true Stevens Point tradition, slinging big burgers and an everyday fish fry, with TVs for the game and walls of hometown memorabilia that spark conversation. Grab a table, order your favorite, and let dinner feel easy again.

Sip something local: At Sunset Point Winery, unwinding comes easy with tasting flights, by-the-glass pours, and a cozy perch in historic downtown. It’s the kind of place to linger with a friend, sample a few styles, then pick a favorite... because you definitely only planned to stop for just one.

Escape the rut: Tactical Escape 101- Stevens Point Escape Room keeps things fresh with non-linear, private adventures where everyone gets to puzzle, not just hold the flashlight, and they’ve got new rooms to shake up your group hang or team outing this week.

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

Selling your house doesn't have to take months: If you need to sell quickly — because you're downsizing, relocating, or just ready to close this chapter — Liz helps seniors sell their houses fast. As-is. No repairs, no showings, no drawn-out back-and-forth. You pick the closing date. *See how it works →

Unknown-number calls aren't random: Scammers don't just pick numbers out of a hat. They pay data brokers a few bucks and get everything they need to harass you, trick you, rob you, or steal your identity outright. Incogni removes all of your personal info from these data broker sites and keeps an eye out to make sure it stays gone for good. *Get protected →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

✂ Community Shred Day @ Prevail Bank (Wisconsin Rapids) | Thursday (4/30) at 9:00 AM – If your filing cabinet is more time capsule than tool, swing by Prevail Bank in Rapids to shred papers. They’ll donate $1 per pound to United Way of South Wood & Adams County, up to $1,000, and shred three boxes free, $5 per extra encouraged.

🍺 PCHS History Tour of the Brewery @ Stevens Point Brewery | Tap Room & Gift Shop | Friday (5/1) at 4:00 PM – Portage County Historical Society is taking you behind the label at Point Brewery, one of the nation’s oldest. Expect local lore, clanking equipment, and real-deal history, not beer pong. You leave smarter, a little nostalgic, and probably planning a pint somewhere after.

🌕 Full Flower Moon Night Hike @ Monk Botanical Gardens (Wausau) | Friday (5/1) at 6:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to swap screen glow for moonlight, a Flower Moon night hike through the Gardens awaits, with dim paths and a campfire to thaw your knees. Snacks and beverages available, members stroll free, everyone else pays the daily rate.

✂ Spring Craft Show @ Wausau East High School | Saturday (5/2) at 9:00 AM – Vendors, come set up shop at the Spring Craft Show, sell your treasures, and back the Wausau East Lumberjacks football program. Fewer yard sales, more quality, and your booth fee helps keep helmets snug, fields lined, and Friday nights a little brighter.

🐦 World Migratory Bird Day Celebration @ Marathon County Public Library (MCPL) (Wausau Headquarters) | Saturday (5/2) at 9:30 AM – Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day at the Wausau Library with the Wausau Bird Club and Marathon County Library, a laid-back chance to spot spring migrants and swap notes. All ages, no binocular snobbery, just birds, neighbors, and the smug joy of fresh air.

🎡 Family Fun Fair @ St. Paul Lutheran Church (Stevens Point) | Saturday (5/2) at 10:00 AM – Ready to let the kids run wild while you feel virtuous? Head to St. Paul Lutheran in Stevens Point for a Fun Fair with unlimited games for $5 a person, plus concessions. All proceeds back the new Central Wisconsin Lutheran High School, and your sanity.

🌱 Cold-Hardy Plant Sale @ Farmshed Greenhouse (Stevens Point) | Saturday (5/2) at 10:00 AM – Early spring calls for plants that actually like a chill, so hit the Growing Collective's one-day flash sale for kale, chard, arugula, lettuce, spinach, onions, and leeks. Plant early, get sturdier roots, fewer regrets, and maybe snag perennial fruits and natives if temps behave.

Set on a park-like lot 10 minutes from downtown Wausau, this Wisconsin riverfront retreat offers 120 feet of sandy shoreline and access to docks. Nearly 4,000 square feet hold 5 beds and 4 baths, including two primary suites. Dual kitchens, plus two four-season sunrooms, add flexibility. An interior stair with locking door and a private lower-level entrance enable two units.