Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

The Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune is a daily publication based in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. It is part of Gannett's portfolio, which also includes the Stevens Point Journal and the Marshfield News-Herald, both located nearby.

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Lori Nickel: Trenni Kusnierek’s homecoming includes a run ... actually, six marathons in six days

3 days ago | wisconsinrapidstribune.com | Lori Nickel

Lori NickelMilwaukee Journal SentinelFormer Wisconsin sports reporter Trenni Casey will run 161 miles across Wisconsin in six days as part of the MS Run the US relay. Casey is running Segment 15 of the relay, starting in Platteville on July 1 and ending in Wauwatosa on July 6. She aims to raise $67,000 for MS research and support groups, inspired by her aunt who died from MS. There will be a tired visit to the brewery in New Glarus. And cheese curds dipped in ranch.
Garrett Mitchell facing potential surgery on left shoulder; will receive second opinion

3 days ago | wisconsinrapidstribune.com | Todd Rosiak

For the second time in three seasons, Garrett Mitchell is facing surgery on his left shoulder. The Milwaukee Brewers provided an update on the 26-year-old outfielder on afternoon of June 24 in the wake of the injury he suffered sliding back into first base while on a minor-league rehab assignment with Class AAA Nashville. Mitchell had been in the final stages of his comeback from a left oblique strain, which landed him on the injured list on April 26.
Squishmallows unveils 'SquishPillow': How to get the 'ultra-cozy' pillows

3 days ago | wisconsinrapidstribune.com | Amaris Encinas

You won't have to sleep with your Squishmallow much longer because the SquishPillow is here. Jazwares, the toy company behind the Squishmallows brand, is "making dreams come true" with the release of SquishPillow, a new line of "ultra-cozy" pillows designed specifically for sleep, now available for purchase.
Prince of pain: Caleb Durbin is tied for the NL lead in being hit by pitches

1 week ago | wisconsinrapidstribune.com | Todd Rosiak

Todd RosiakMilwaukee Journal SentinelMINNEAPOLIS – Is there skill that's involved when it comes to being hit by pitches? Some – including Mark Canha, who's made an art form of it over his long major-league career – might very well argue that's the case. Ask Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Caleb Durbin, and you get a different sort of answer. "I feel like I’ve gotten hit quite a bit since I’ve come up, and it’s always kind of been a thing," Durbin said.
In must-see moment, fan at Wrigley Field scales netting to retrieve Sal Frelick's bat

1 week ago | wisconsinrapidstribune.com | JR Radcliffe |Curt Hogg

Spider-Man apparently found his way into the front row of Wrigley Field on June 19 for a game between the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs. Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick lost control of his bat during a swing in the sixth inning against Cubs reliever Chris Flexen, and the bat wound up lodged in the netting behind home plate.
Wisconsin lawmakers convene with new security measures in the state Capitol following Minnesota shootings

1 week ago | wisconsinrapidstribune.com | Molly Beck |Laura Schulte

Wisconsin lawmakers faced increased security measures at the State Capitol following the shooting of two Minnesota lawmakers by a man who also targeted Wisconsin officials. Security measures included bag checks and metal detectors for the public entering the Senate gallery. Democratic leaders declined to disclose specific security details but acknowledged the impact of the threats on lawmakers' mental health.
Packers president-elect Ed Policy talks about how he will manage team leadership

1 week ago | wisconsinrapidstribune.com | Richard Ryman

GREEN BAY – Ed Policy, the Green Bay Packers chief operating officer, will succeed the retiring Mark Murphy as president and CEO of the franchise next month. Policy will assume the position during the team’s annual shareholders meeting July 25, after he’s elected to the board of directors. Policy sat down with the media last week to talk about his new role. For the full interview, click here.
Wisconsin high school baseball WIAA state tournament Day 3 highlights

1 week ago | wisconsinrapidstribune.com | Mike Sherry

The WIAA state baseball tournament continues June 18 at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium in Grand Chute. Division 2 and Division 1 semifinals are on tap for today's games. USA TODAY-Network Wisconsin reporters and photographers are at Fox Cities Stadium to bring you live updates and highlights from all the action. Here's the schedule for the June 18 games:Division 2 semifinals9 a.m. -No. 2 Aquinas (23-3) vs. No. 3 Seymour (25-3), followed by No. 1 New Berlin Eisenhower (22-5) vs.
Your guide to the 2025 Cranberry Blossom Festival in Wisconsin Rapids

1 week ago | wisconsinrapidstribune.com | Caitlin G Shuda

Check out the full event lineup for the four-day Cranberry Blossom Festival June 19-22 in Wisconsin Rapids. WISCONSIN RAPIDS − The Wisconsin Rapids area will be filled with all things cranberries this weekend. The Cranberry Blossom Festival will run June 19-22 throughout the area, featuring Lunch by the River, Cinema Under the Stars, live music, a carnival and more entertainment for the weekend. Here’s the lineup for the four-day festival.
Results, highlights from Day 2 of the WIAA state baseball tournament

1 week ago | wisconsinrapidstribune.com | Mike Sherry

The WIAA state baseball tournament continues at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium in Grand Chute. Division 4 and Division 3 semifinals are on the schedule for June 17. USA TODAY-Network Wisconsin reporters and photographers are following the action to bring you live updates and highlights. Here's scores and the schedule for today's action:Division 4 quarterfinalsJohnson Creek 6, Pittsville 2Pacelli 14, Edgar 2Division 3 quarterfinals2:30 p.m. − #2 Fennimore vs.