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CVTC criminal justice student joins River Falls police

CVTC criminal justice student joins River Falls police

  • Chippewa Valley Technical College

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.

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Cvtc named semifinalist for $1 million Aspen Prize

Cvtc named semifinalist for $1 million Aspen Prize

  • Chippewa Valley Technical College

Chippewa Valley Technical College is named a 2027 Aspen Prize semifinalist, recognized among 25 colleges nationwide for strong and improving student success.

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Win, CVTC inspire girls to explore STEM careers

Win, CVTC inspire girls to explore STEM careers

  • Chippewa Valley Technical College

More than 90 girls attended the Imagine Summit at CVTC, exploring hands-on STEM sessions, meeting female role models and learning about underrepresented fields.

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Monona Memorial Day parade route and schedule

Monona Memorial Day parade route and schedule

  • City of Monona

The Monona Memorial Day Parade runs from Monona Grove High School to Sennett Middle School, followed by VFW Post 7591 services at local cemeteries.

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Drylock Technologies builds leaders with CVTC partnership

Drylock Technologies builds leaders with CVTC partnership

  • Chippewa Valley Technical College

Drylock Technologies partners with CVTC to offer tailored leadership and communication training that strengthens employee skills, collaboration and workplace culture.

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Wisconsin apprentices gain new path to associate degree

Wisconsin apprentices gain new path to associate degree

  • 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.

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Evers marks Earth Week, highlights Wisconsin climate and conservation work

Evers marks Earth Week, highlights Wisconsin climate and conservation work

  • 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.

Governor Evers approves WIS 35 Siren improvement project

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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.

Repairs to cause lane closures on US 8 bridge in Polk County

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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.

Eastbound I-94 closure planned in St. Croix County

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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.

Wisdot northwest region road construction update

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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.

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Gov. Evers marks Earth Week, highlights climate action

Gov. Evers marks Earth Week, highlights climate action

    Gov. Tony Evers celebrates Earth Week, urging Wisconsinites to reduce waste, conserve resources, and support statewide climate and clean energy efforts.

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    Wisconsin tops 54 million trees toward trillion trees pledge

    Wisconsin tops 54 million trees toward trillion trees pledge

      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.

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      Evers urges USDA to keep 2001 roadless rule protections

      Evers urges USDA to keep 2001 roadless rule protections

        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.

        Evers approves WIS 35 and WIS 54 resurfacing in Buffalo County

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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.

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        Evers, DNR share ways Wisconsinites can celebrate Earth Week

        Evers, DNR share ways Wisconsinites can celebrate Earth Week

        • 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.

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        Evers, WisDOT announce $117 million for local roads

        Evers, WisDOT announce $117 million for local roads

        • Governor of Wisconsin

        Wisconsin local governments receive $117.6 million in second-quarter 2026 transportation aids, part of record GTA and broader 2025-27 budget investments.

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        Evers announces breast screening coverage, extended postpartum care

        Evers announces breast screening coverage, extended postpartum care

        • Governor of Wisconsin

        Gov. Tony Evers highlights Gail’s Law breast cancer screening coverage and extended postpartum Medicaid benefits for Wisconsin women, moms, and families.

        Governor Evers approves WIS 73 and WIS 80 work in Pittsville

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        • Wisconsin Department of Transportation

        Governor Evers approved a $4.3 million project to reconstruct the WIS 73/80 intersection to a roundabout in Pittsville, with WIS 80 closures and detours in 2026.

        Culvert replacement to close WIS 27/77 north of Hayward

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        • Wisconsin Department of Transportation

        Sawyer County Highway Department will replace two Smith Creek culverts under WIS 27/77 north of Hayward, closing the highway and detouring traffic for about four days.

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        Wisconsin extends WIS 54 closures in northeast flooding

        Wisconsin extends WIS 54 closures in northeast flooding

        • Wisconsin Department of Transportation

        WisDOT reports extended WIS 54 and related highway closures in northeast Wisconsin due to flooding, outlines detours, and urges motorists to check 511wi.gov.

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        Cvtc student honored among WTCS ambassadors

        Cvtc student honored among WTCS ambassadors

        • Chippewa Valley Technical College

        CVTC student ambassador Paige Komanec joined WTCS ambassadors statewide for leadership activities and scholarships and will represent technical education over the next year.

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        Gov. Evers celebrates invasive carp funding for Great Lakes

        Gov. Evers celebrates invasive carp funding for Great Lakes

        • Governor of Wisconsin

        Gov. Tony Evers urged release of federal funds for the Brandon Road Invasive Carp project; USACE then awarded nearly $114 million to advance Great Lakes protections.

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        Evers urges Wisconsin ban on partisan gerrymandering

        Evers urges Wisconsin ban on partisan gerrymandering

        • Governor of Wisconsin

        Gov. Evers renews his push for a constitutional amendment banning partisan gerrymandering in Wisconsin and links fair maps to recent bipartisan achievements.

        Wis 241 closed near Root River due to flooding

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        • Wisconsin Department of Transportation

        WIS 241 (27th Street) in Franklin is closed near the Root River due to flooding, with no reopening timeline yet as WisDOT monitors river levels and conditions.

        Inside lane closures on US 53 near US 12 interchange

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        • Wisconsin Department of Transportation

        US 53 traffic near the US 12 interchange will shift to outside lanes as Otter Creek Bridge work continues, with reduced speeds and lane closures through late May.

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