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Aspirus UW Cancer Center in Wisconsin Rapids has been recognized by Professional Research Consultants, Inc. (PRC) with the Excellence in Healthcare Award based on information gathered during patient surveys.   The Excellence in Healthcare Awards recognize organizations and individuals who achieve excellence throughout the year by improving patient experiences, health care employee engagement, ...read more

A Cancer Caregiver’s Support Group Sharing Meeting will be held Monday, June 10, and a Cancer Support Group Meeting will be held Tuesday, June 11.   Both meetings will be from 5:15 to 6:15 pm in the Aspirus Riverview Hospital Lower Level Conference Center, 410 Dewey Street, Wisconsin Rapids. The meetings are free, and no registration is needed. Light refreshments will be served.    The ...read more

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Mid-State Technical College’s commencement on Sunday, May 19, will mark the culmination of one incredible transformation by student Vikram Gill of Stevens Point. After two unsuccessful attempts as a university student, Gill turned his quick reset at Mid-State into a deep investment in life as a technical college student, ultimately earning the opportunity to represent the ...read more

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Free electric vehicle charging is now available in Wisconsin Rapids thanks to a new solar-powered car charging station on the Wisconsin Rapids Campus of Mid-State Technical College. A May 10 ribbon cutting ceremony featured remarks from Mid-State President Dr. Shelly Mondeik and Wisconsin Rapids Mayor Zach Vruwink as well as on overview of the project and station demo from ...read more

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Mid-State Technical College students again earned top awards at the State SkillsUSA® Secondary Leadership & Skills Conference, a showcase of career and technical education students. Four students enrolled in Mid-State’s advanced manufacturing programs placed in the top three in their respective events at the 46th annual competition, held April 30 and May 1 at the Alliant ...read more

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Two local high school students were among the winners of Mid-State Technical College’s Capture the Campus competition on the Stevens Point Campus, Saturday, May 4. Bennett Wendorf and Hunter Hintz of Stevens Point Area High School formed a team with Robert Hintz, Mid-State IT Software Developer student, ultimately beating out the other three competing teams for most points in ...read more

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Mid-State Technical College recently announced the winners of its second-annual student writing contest, “Write on the Money.” In the research paper category, Alaina Irving, Pre-Nursing student from Plover, took first place with “Cut the Cards, Cut the Debt.” Colette Stoflet, Administrative Professional student from Plover was named runner up with “Pet Peeves or Positive ...read more

NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Kramer, Gorgeous Grandma Night, and Greatest Rafter of All Time Dustin Woodcock Bobblehead highlight jam-packed promo schedule  Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.- The Rafters are going into their 10th year as a franchise and this is going to be the biggest year yet! Over the past two weeks, the Rafters have been rolling out ticket specials for celebrity appearances and ...read more

After 50 years of entertaining audiences across Wisconsin and beyond, the KIDS beat is stronger than ever in its 51stseason. The curtain opens in June and closes in August, with over 60 performances of “The Beat Goes On.” The troupe is coming to the Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids, on Monday, July 15, featuring music and artists that have stood the test of time.      ​    ​    ​Living ...read more