Wisconsin farmers attend National Farmers Union Convention
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 11, 2026Contact: Tommy Enright, tenright@wisconsinfarmersunion.comWisconsin farmers attend National Farmers Union ConventionHundreds gather in New Orleans to shape national policy NEW ORLEANS – Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) members were in New Orleans this week for the National Farmers Union 124th Anniversary Convention. Five hundred farmers and ranchers from throughout the nation gathered March 7-9 to set the family farm organization’s 2026 policy. “The challenges facing
CVTC leader helps WI become inaugural member of Respiratory Care Interstate Compact
Wisconsin has become one of the first states in the nation to join the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, helping expand workforce mobility for respiratory therapists and creating new opportunities for students entering the field. The legislation allows licensed respiratory therapists to practice in multiple participating states without obtaining a separate license in each state. The compact is designed to strengthen the respiratory care workforce, improve access to care, and allow clinicians to
With WIAC trophy in hand, Blue Devils hockey team readies for postseason run
After first-ever outright regular season title, ‘calm and composed’ squad aims for conference tourney, potential NCAA trip Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 25, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – Level-headed play, strong goaltending, and offensive consistency have all contributed to a season of success for the University of Wisconsin-Stout Blue Devil’s hockey team, including a first-ever outright Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletics Conference regular season championship. Now, the Blue
Supporting entrepreneurs: Edgewood Bakeshop
Supporting entrepreneurs: Edgewood Bakeshop benefits from UW-Stout business students’ cost accounting project Successful small business collaborates with class to improve operations, sales Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 23, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – Nothing draws a hungry crowd quite like the aroma of freshly baked bread, the flaky deliciousness of croissants, the mouthwatering perfection of pastries. At Edgewood Bakeshop, owner Bekah Stamps welcomes daily crowds, as patrons form a
When One Door Closes
When one door closes RF woman’s health journey changes her education, perspective By Alyssa Van Duyse Chippewa Valley Technical CollegeContributed Photo At the age of 18, Elise Foley was driving home from volleyball practice when her life changed in an instant. The River Falls High School senior had a seizure, which began a two-year health descent. She found herself bedbound, struggling with seizures, cognitive decline, stuttering, and even kidney failure. “It was super weird,” she said. “I
Board game renaissance: UW-Stout professor puts the pieces in place for successful game design
Board game renaissance: UW-Stout professor puts the pieces in place for successful game design business Dave Beck’s Paverson Games creates elaborate, concept-driven games with the help of other talented faculty Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 16, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – The gift of a board game, a visit to a historic distillery and a sleepless night during a sabbatical in Scotland combined to inspire University of Wisconsin-Stout Professor Dave Beck to create a successful game design
Year of Design celebration central to UW-Stout's spring 2026
Year of Design celebration central to UW-Stout's spring 2026 event schedule Community invited to exhibitions, civic and literary conversations, film screenings and performances Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 11, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – As University of Wisconsin-Stout steps into spring semester and continues its Year of Design, community members are invited to myriad civic talks, film screenings and literary conversations, art and design exhibitions, and performing arts events for
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Chippewa Valley Healthy Water Summit
Chippewa Valley Healthy Water Summit to Educate Community on Local Water QualityEau Claire, WI – March 20, 2026 – The UW–Madison Division of Extension is hosting the Chippewa Valley Healthy Water Summit, a one‑day educational event designed to increase water quality awareness by providing local information that enables community members to make informed decisions.The summit will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. The event will take place
