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Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Administration
Full nameStevens Point, Wisconsin
Official nameStevens Point, Wisconsin
Settlement typeCity
CountryUnited States
StateWisconsin
CountyPortage
Government
MayorAndrew Halverson
Geography
Total Area16.2 sq mi (42 km2)
Land Area15.3 sq mi (39.6 km2)
Water Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km2)
Elevation1089 ft (331.9 m)
Demography
Total Population24551 (2000)
Density (pop.)619.2/km2 (1603.7/sq mi)
Metro (pop.)48123
Other information
Time zoneCST (UTC−6)
- Summer (DST)CDT (UTC−5)
FIPS code55-77200 
GNIS feature ID1574878 

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Stevens Point is the county seat of Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. Located in the central part of the state, it is the largest city in the county, with a population of 24,551 at the 2000 census. Its estimated 2008 population was 25,327.

The city was incorporated in 1858.

The city forms the core of the United States Census Bureau's Stevens Point Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Portage County (2000 population: 67,182). Together with surrounding communities, the Stevens Point micropolitan area was, according to the 2000 census, home to 48,123 people, and was the 481st most populous area in the United States.

Stevens Point is home to the University of Wisconsin � Stevens Point and a campus of Mid-State Technical College.

Stevens Point, Wisconsin Video

A CollegeHumor.com style video in which we leap into the head of a student at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point as he walks to class. It was made with the intention of having fun with a mundane activity and to demonstrate Point of View (POV) also called subjective camera.
5.12 min. | 3.75 user rating		 A video that shows you all of the exciting (not really) things to do in point. It's kind of depressing if you've lived here your whole life really.
2.52 min. | 4.19 user rating		 6'4 University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Wing Guard Dan Tillema throws down what some consider the best dunk ever.
0.78 min. | 4.25 user rating		 Maim singing live at the Stevens Point New Year Sept. 8-9, 2007.
0.52 min. | 4.22 user rating		 My friend, Jack, ripping around with his Traxxas Slash with 5700 Castle Creations Sidewinder system. Using a Pro-match 5000 30c 2c lipo. Also has sand paddles as shown. Come watch him clear the big gap in Iverson Park in Stevens Point, WI. Many fails but a great success. Using the Casio exilim ex-fc100 with some highspeed shots. Used 30-210 for whole video.
4.00 min. | 4.83 user rating
Iris and I flew to minneapolis and then drove to madison, chicago, stevens point and back to minneapolis. I found out she does not like polka music.
3.18 min. | 4.81 user rating		 last night (January 29th 08) i was laying on my couch watching tv. When this light, to the left of my cought my eye, it seemed to be dimming and lighting back up rapidly. kind of looked like an ordinary star. But then after about 30 minuted, it had moved a good distance to the left. i was curious, so i went and got my camera, Zoomed in on it(witch was quite hard through a window) but sure enough, it was not a star, Definitively unidentified , hoping someone can shed some light on this, Ive seen videos of professionals recording similar looking objects. thats what sparked my interest. What is it? Music and film by : Scott k all day
1.37 min. | 3.5 user rating		 Black Sheep Panacea Stevens Point Wisconsin
1.67 min. | 4.0 user rating		 A news package about an annual event in Stevens Point, Wisconsin wherein local disabled persons are given an opportunity to experience kayaking at no cost. In 2007 the event event was hosted by Mid-State Independent Living Consultants and Dive Point Scuba. This story won the Best Feature Story media Award from The Wisconsin Council on Developmental Disabilities. Produced at WSAW Newschannel 7 in Wausau, Wisconsin. Written and voiced by Jonalee Merkel, photographed and edited by Erik Cieslewicz. This package was awarded Best Feature Story by the Wisconsin Council on Developmental Disabilities.
2.32 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Stevens Point hosts a Students For Obama rally, and are proud to welcome celebrity guests Adam Brody (Seth Cohen from the OC) and Joy Bryant (actress/model) to the Dreyfus University Center to talk about why they are voting for Obama
5.77 min. | 5.0 user rating

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Our View: Lawmakers, pay attention to speakers - Wausau Daily Herald Tweet this news
Wausau Daily Herald---...- -Wisconsin- residents were given their first official chance to publicly weigh in on the state budget and the deep cuts it contains. Thursday's Joint Finance Committee meeting in -Stevens Point- was the first of several hea - Date : Sat, 09 Apr 2011 13:00:08 GMT+00:00
College softball: Pointers let golden chance slip against No. 8 Whitewater - Wisconsin Rapids Tribune Tweet this news
Wisconsin Rapids Tribune---STEVENS POINT- -- University of -Wisconsin---Stevens Point- softball coach Tom Henke might lose some sleep with all the would'ves, should'ves and could'ves Thursday. A clutch hit here or a routine defensive play t - Date : Fri, 08 Apr 2011 08:59:41 GMT+00:00
Crowds stay away from Wis. budget hearing - The Seattle Times Tweet this news
The Seattle Times--The Legislature's finance committee held the meeting in a cavernous arena on the University of -Wisconsin---Stevens Point- campus in anticipation of a huge turnout and demonstrations. Union supporters are still seething over Walker - Date : Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:52:03 GMT+00:00
The World's Largest Trivia Contest, Trivia 42: I Love Trivia - WSAW Tweet this news
WSAW--The world's largest trivia contest returns to WWSP 90FM at the University of -Wisconsin---Stevens Point-. In its 42nd year and still going strong, the 54-hour trivia contest, filled with questions and music, begins Friday, April 8 at 6pm. ... - Date : Fri, 08 Apr 2011 07:08:12 GMT+00:00
Stevens Point, Wisconsin, installs BetaLED streetlights and issues RFP ... - New Streetlights Tweet this news
New Streetlights--By New Streetlights staff The city of -Stevens Point-, -Wisconsin-, recently completed an installation of new LED streetlight fixtures on the city's roadways. The city replaced 331 existing 250 watt high pressure sodium (HPS) street - Date : Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:55:41 GMT+00:00
Central Wisconsin election preview - WSAU Tweet this news
WSAU--A number of notable races are on ballots across Central -Wisconsin-. In -Stevens Point-, a contentious battle over political philosophy has been the center point of debate between incumbent Mayor Andrew Halverson and his challenger, city council mem - Date : Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:00:19 GMT+00:00
Stevens Point mayoral candidates spar at UWSP - Pointer Online Tweet this news
Pointer Online--The University of -Wisconsin---Stevens Point- Student Government Association hosted a debate between -Stevens Point- mayoral candidates Andrew Halverson and Mike Wiza on Tuesday. The debate was held in the Dreyfus University Center's - Date : Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:15:09 GMT+00:00
Local women take part in pageant - Wisconsin Rapids Tribune Tweet this news
Wisconsin Rapids Tribune--Desiree Geffers, 23, of Oshkosh, took the title, and will compete June 18 in the Miss -Wisconsin- pageant. Graf, a 2006 Lincoln High School and 2010 University of -Wisconsin---Stevens Point- graduate, was a finalist in the 2006 - - Date : Tue, 05 Apr 2011 09:12:00 GMT+00:00
Point trivia contest kicks off with parade, movies - Wausau Daily Herald Tweet this news
Wausau Daily Herald--Trivia enthusiasts will compete in the world's largest trivia contest at the University of -Wisconsin---Stevens Point-. This year's theme, "I Love Trivia," pays tribute to the 1950s TV show "I Love - Date : Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:04:55 GMT+00:00
UW-Stevens Point faculty vote for union - Milwaukee Business Journal Tweet this news
Milwaukee Business Journal--Faculty at the University of -Wisconsin---Stevens Point- voted overwhelmingly to unionize, even though the union may shortly lose the ability to collectively bargain. You must be logged in to post a comment. Log in or Register. - Date : Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:13:15 GMT+00:00

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Stevens Point, Wisconsin

(over 10,000)Plover �
(under 10,000)Hull* * Park Ridge � * Stockton* * Plover* * Whiting �

Municipalities and communities of Portage County, Wisconsin

County seat: Stevens Point
CityStevens Point
VillagesAlmond * Amherst * Amherst Junction * Junction City * Milladore * Nelsonville * Park Ridge * Plover * Rosholt * Whiting
TownsAlban * Almond * Amherst * Belmont * Buena Vista * Carson * Dewey * Eau Pleine * Grant * Hull * Lanark * Linwood * New Hope * Pine Grove * Plover * Sharon * Stockton
Unincorporated
communities		Alban * Arnott * Badger * Bancroft * Blaine * Coddington * Custer * Dopp * Ellis * Esker * Fancher * Garfield * Heffron * Polonia



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