Exhibit 23.1


INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
33-44922, No. 333-02845, 333-42445, No. 333-42447, No. 333-47277, and No. 333-
61128 of Wausau-Mosinee Paper Corporation on Form S-8 of our report dated
January 24, 2003, relating to the consolidated financial statements of Wausau-
Mosinee Paper Corporation as of and for the year ended December 31, 2002,
appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Wausau-Mosinee Paper
Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2002.



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March 17, 2003