Wisconsin often gets a bad rap for being all farmland and while there's some truth to that, the Badger State is so much more. As seen in That 70's Show, living in Wisconsin is all about good times. And good times can be found in the city of Wausau.

The county seat of Marathon County, Wausau was home to 38,426 at the time of the 2000 census. This unique city is actually divded by the Wisconsin River and is located adjacent to and partially within the Town of Wausau.

A thriving center of business within Wisconsin, Wausau has companies that are giants within the paper-making industry (Wausau Paper), insurance (Wausau Insurance Company), home manufacturing (Wausau Homes), and tourism (Granite Peak Ski Area). Incorporated as a city in 1872, Wausau is the urban center of Marathon County, the part of the country that is rated number one in total milk production.

With its relaxing atmosphere and friendly attitude, Wausau is considered one of the most comfortable cities to live in Wisconsin. Home to such attractions as the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum (famous for its "Birds in Art" collection, Wausau is also the proud site of a world-class kayak course, that has hosted international competitions on it over the last couple of decades.

This ambassador to the world, Wausau is always welcoming new residents. With its excellence in safety, great schools, and better neighbourhoods, Wausau is the place to be in Marathon County!