The Aspen Institute named CVTC one of 10 finalists for the 2027 $1 million Aspen Prize, recognizing strong community college student and post-graduation outcomes.
- Chippewa County
Chippewa County is accepting applications for a District 6 County Board supervisor vacancy, with the appointed term running through April 2028.
- Chippewa Valley Technical College
Chippewa Valley Technical College District Board approves a balanced 2026-27 budget with higher expenditures, flat revenues, and a lower mill rate amid rising values.
- Chippewa Valley Technical College
CVTC students from multiple programs debut RoboTap, a grant-funded robotic root beer cart project that builds technical skills and collaboration across campus.
- Chippewa Valley Technical College
Recent CVTC respiratory therapy graduate Chukwunonso Offiah, a Nigerian immigrant and father, was named Wisconsin RT Student of the Year for his perseverance.
- Chippewa Valley Technical College
CVTC software development student and Lippert senior design engineer Josh Bowe uses curiosity to advance his career, earn StELAR honors, and plan further study.
- Chippewa Valley Technical College
CVTC’s first Aesthetician – Advanced Practice students share how hands-on training, science-based skincare and client care prepared them for industry jobs.
CVTC alumna Calie Berg balances work, family, health challenges and virtual coursework to earn a human resource management degree and inspire fellow graduates.
Marketing graduate Allie O’Neill reflects on changing careers, rebuilding confidence at Chippewa Valley Technical College, and preparing for life after graduation.
CVTC student Destany Pedersen will graduate in criminal justice and start as an officer at the River Falls Police Department, continuing into the Law Enforcement Academy.
CVTC student Destany Pedersen will graduate in criminal justice and join the River Falls Police Department, building on years of hands-on law enforcement training.
Chippewa Valley Technical College is named a 2027 Aspen Prize semifinalist, recognized among 25 colleges nationwide for strong and improving student success.
More than 90 girls attended the Imagine Summit at CVTC, exploring hands-on STEM sessions, meeting female role models and learning about underrepresented fields.
The Monona Memorial Day Parade runs from Monona Grove High School to Sennett Middle School, followed by VFW Post 7591 services at local cemeteries.
- Chippewa Valley Technical College
Drylock Technologies partners with CVTC to offer tailored leadership and communication training that strengthens employee skills, collaboration and workplace culture.
- Chippewa Valley Technical College
Wisconsin apprentices who complete registered programs can now apply 39 credits toward a CVTC journeyworker AAS degree, cutting time and cost to graduation.
- Governor of Wisconsin
Gov. Tony Evers marked Earth Week with a statewide tour, touting Wisconsin’s Trillion Trees Pledge progress and visits highlighting conservation and clean energy.
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- Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Gov. Tony Evers approved an $8.55 million project to reconstruct and resurface WIS 35 in Siren, with traffic detours and completion expected in mid-October.
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- Wisconsin Department of Transportation
US 8 bridge traffic in St. Croix Falls will be reduced to one lane each way from April 27 to May 4 for three-stage deck repairs, with schedules weather dependent.
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- Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Eastbound I-94 will fully close overnight April 30–May 1 near Kinney Road in St. Croix County for bridge girder placement, with traffic detoured via WIS 35 and WIS 65.
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- Wisconsin Department of Transportation
WisDOT details 2025-26 road and bridge projects, detours and lane closures across northwest Wisconsin counties, including US 53, I-94, WIS 29 and local roads.
- Governor of Wisconsin
Gov. Tony Evers celebrates Earth Week, urging Wisconsinites to reduce waste, conserve resources, and support statewide climate and clean energy efforts.
- Governor of Wisconsin
Wisconsin planted nearly 12 million trees and conserved 7,800 acres in 2025, surpassing 54 million trees since 2021 and advancing its Trillion Trees Pledge.
- Governor of Wisconsin
Gov. Tony Evers urges USDA to abandon plans to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule, citing threats to 70,000 protected acres, Tribal rights, water quality, and ecosystems.
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- Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Gov. Tony Evers approved a $6.41 million project to resurface WIS 35 and WIS 54 in Buffalo County, with work starting April 23 and finishing in early July.
- Governor of Wisconsin
Gov. Evers and the DNR launch Earth Week in Wisconsin with tips to cut waste, save water, recycle, and highlight statewide clean energy and conservation efforts.

