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World Blood Donor Day

WAUSAU, Wis. – According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds. On World Blood Donor Day, Aspirus and regional blood centers are calling attention to this critical and ongoing need, urging more people to consider ...

Spring food trends that are actually worth trying

WASHINGTON — The United States Department of Agriculture estimates grocery store prices will increase 3.2% this year, on top of the nearly 25% increase since 2020. Experts say that drives a push towards saving money, global flavors, health-focused dishes and sustainability for 2025. Warm ...

Try a healthy Mother’s Day brunch

Looking for a creative way to celebrate mom this Mother's Day? Flowers and cards are never wrong, but what about showing your mother some love by making her a delicious – and nutritious – brunch? That's love that doesn't just come from the heart – it's good for the heart as ...

Teamwork makes the dream work

MARQUETTE – At 1 p.m. on May 31st, Marquette Mountain will hold its second iteration of the wife-carrying competition, an obstacle course footrace consisting of two-person teams where one teammate carries the other. The wife-carrying competition is part of Marquette Mountain’s ongoing ...

Outdoors North: John Pepin

Let’s go down to the waterline. C’mon.” – Mark Knopfler I remember clearly there was a dirt slope leading down to the edge of the lake from the grassy grounds where the tents were situated. I don’t recall how old I was, but I know I was young – maybe elementary school. I was at ...

November is Diabetes Awareness Month

According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), nationwide over 38 million Americans have diabetes with nearly 98 million exhibiting prediabetes. The ADA notes that over the past 20 years the number of people diagnosed with diabetes has more than doubled. What is Diabetes Rochester, ...