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From the Wisconsin Rapids local newsroom, I'm Melissa K.
People in Wisconsin Rapids participated in the Free America Walkout on Tuesday.
The protest organized nationally by Women's March asked Americans to walk out of work school and commerce on the one-year anniversary of President Trump's inauguration.
Several dozen people gathered in single-digit temperatures on the corner of East Riverview Expressway and Lincoln Street.
Local protest organizer Chris Dallanoer.
It has not been a good year for our country.
Financially, emotionally, it's just been a terrible year.
Instead of being the world's protector, he is making us into the world's enemy.
Dallanoer expressed concern over recent comments made by President Trump.
I don't want to go to war with anyone.
And I think there has been a lot of war rhetoric from our President about taking Greenland by force.
And these are our allies.
Jack Favill held a sign reading Unmask Ice.
We don't necessarily have to abolish ice, but it needs to follow the law and not act with impunity like there are in the apples right now.
Dallanoer was among those at the protest saying laws should be followed by citizens.
Immigrants who have committed the civil offence of entering the country illegally and by law enforcement, including ice.
I'm not against keeping our borders safe.
And I'm not against taking criminal immigrants out.
But so many of the people that are being arrested or stopped and detained are people who have not committed any crimes.
Or some of them are U.S. citizens.
And I don't think that they're going about it the right way.
A Wisconsin master naturalist training course is happening for the first time in the Central Sands area of the state.
This training through the University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension is in coordination with the Aldo Leopold Foundation and the Hochunk Nation.
Local contact and instructor Jean-Mann Savage.
So this is the first chance to actually learn more about the natural history and the cultural history as it relates to it here in the central part of the state.
Once trained, master naturalists use their skills to make sustained meaningful impacts within their communities.
Between 2013 and 2024, master naturalists in the state have volunteered over 363,000 hours, bringing a value of $12.19 million in stewardship, citizen science, and education to Wisconsin.
This training will take place in a four session program throughout the seasons of the year, with the first unfibrary 20th and 21st at San Valley Golf Resort.
We'll study the region's natural history from the glacial origins to our modern living ecosystems.
In May, the training happens in Black River Falls with the Hochunk Nation, July at UW Stevens Point and in October at the Aldo Leopold Center in Baribu.
So we'll consider Leopold's land ethic and how it broadens our sense of community and also the Hochunk Nation's relationship to the land that creates a more sustained living environment.
Registration ends February 13th and there are opportunities for financial assistance if needed.
You can find more information and register at wimasternaturalist.org.
An extreme cold watch has been issued that will go into effect late Thursday night through Saturday morning.
Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 to 45 below zero are possible, starting late on the night of the 22nd and continuing through the 24th.
These cold temperatures will affect marathon, portage, wood, Langland, Lincoln, Onida, Violas, Florence and Forest Counties.
Wind chills this low can cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Cover all exposed skin when outside and keep pets indoors as much as possible.
You can help protect Wisconsin waters by reducing your winter salt use.
Although salt keeps roads safer during the winter, harmful chlorides from salt get into lakes, streams and groundwater.
Increased salt levels in the water can corrode bridges, roads and other infrastructure.
Road salt can also harm pets causing irritated paws or other health concerns if ingested.
The Wisconsin DNR recommends avoiding over-salting, switching to sand or other ice malters for lower temperatures and shovel walkways and other areas before the snow turns to ice.
For more information, visit the DNR's website.
The Central Wisconsin Model Railroaders are holding their 28th annual Arctic Run Model Railroad Show in Stevens Point this weekend.
They'll be at the Holiday Inn Convention Center Hotel on Saturday from 9 to 5 and Sunday from 10 to 3.
Several area train clubs will have layouts to view along with swap and sales tables and vendors.
Ticket prices are $5 for adults, $2 for kids, $12 to $17 and $11 and under are free.
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From the Wisconsin Rapids Local Newsroom, I'm Alyssa Kay.
It's the Bucks in the Thunder.
Hi, I'm Mike Clemens with Sports NBA Bucks Basketball Tonight.
They'll face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
At 5 Sir Form, Milwaukee with a record of 18 and 24.
At 36 and 8, the Thunder right now had the best record in the NBA.
College Hoops, the Badgers at Penn State tomorrow night.
Great guard asked how John Blackwell has adjusted a Nick Boyd on the roster since he transferred from San Diego State last spring.
I think he's handled it well.
It's definitely wasn't an adjustment period.
I think we're past that.
I think we're over that.
I think that's any time you have new players on the roster.
There's going to be an adjustment period and understanding how important the other is.
And both keeping their aggressiveness and functioning together.
So, you know, 45 days ago, I would have said that we're not in sync with each other.
Now I think I've seen a lot of really good play on the floor from both of them.
That's Wisconsin Head Coach Great Guard with Sports, I'm Mike Clemens.
A little sunshine this morning, then mostly cloudy with a little light snow.
Developing after lunch today, not going to be a lot of half inch to an inch with a high right around 22.
Tonight, partly cloudy will drop to one above.
Few more flurries possible than tomorrow.
Partly cloudy with a high of nine above.
I'd be the urologist, Sean Cable.
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