Business View Civil Municipal June 2023

132 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 6 E, MMUNITY A great place to visit and an even greater place to call home, Wisconsin Rapids is open for business A long the majestic Wisconsin River, in the heart of cranberry country, Wisconsin Rapids (pop. 18,700) is a beautiful place to live with many popular attractions, both natural and commercial, making it well worth a visit. The area’s unique agricultural heritage means that cranberry blossom and harvest seasons coincide with a host of annual events, including cranberry marsh tours, antique markets, and Wisconsin Rapids’ own Cranberry Blossom Festival celebrating the cranberry industry in the region. Also known for its papermaking history given its proximity to its namesake rapids, the city became a major hub for the logging and timber industries in the early 20th century, providing for a sawmill and, eventually, the now 129-year- old paper mill, which closed its doors in the summer of 2020 due to Covid-19.