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WXPR's Midday Newscast: Wednesday, April 1, 2020

In WXPR news Wednesday afternoon:

  • The City of Rhinelander could face legal issues with its proposed use of the Downtown Works Fund to help local businesses
  • Rep. Rob Swearingen weighs in on how the state might use federal stimulus money
  • Park City Credit Union donates to local food pantries
  • Wausau residents can take a growler to bars to fill them with their favorite beers
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