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Forensic science center opens

Gov. Evers cuts ribbon on new county facility
Forensic science center opens
IT’S OFFICIAL - Gov. Tony Evers cuts the ribbon on the new Marathon County Forensic Science Center in Wausau last week Wednesday. The governor was joined by several state, local and federal officials, who all had a part in making the $14.8 million regional facility possible. STAFF PHOTOS/CASEY KRAUTKRAMER
Forensic science center opens
IT’S OFFICIAL - Gov. Tony Evers cuts the ribbon on the new Marathon County Forensic Science Center in Wausau last week Wednesday. The governor was joined by several state, local and federal officials, who all had a part in making the $14.8 million regional facility possible. STAFF PHOTOS/CASEY KRAUTKRAMER

Marathon County’s new forensic science center hosted Gov. Tony Evers and several state lawmakers for a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Wednesday, marking the completion of a yearslong effort to esta...

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