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UW-Stout Polytechnic’s healthy fall enrollment growth confirmed to be among strongest in state
UW-Stout Polytechnic’s healthy fall enrollment growth confirmed to be among strongest in state Increase in students, program growth follows polytechnic name change Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 30, 2026 MENOMONIE, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic has opened the 2026-27 academic year with some of the strongest enrollment growth across 13 campuses of the Universities of Wisconsin, once again demonstrating the draw of a polytechnic education. Total enrollment
CVTC district board approves levy; tax rate decreases
CVTC district board approves levy; tax rate decreases EAU CLAIRE – The Chippewa Valley Technical College District Board approved the College’s 2026-2027 fiscal year tax rate and levy on Wednesday, with the tax rate decreasing to approximately 62 cents per $1,000 of property value. The tax rate is down from 64 cents per $1,000 of property value in 2025-2026. Growth across the district has helped make the lower tax rate possible. Net new construction increased by 1.41 percent in the CVTC district, which
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Menomonie Public Library spaces reimagined for the future by interior design majors
Menomonie Public Library spaces reimagined for the future by interior design majors at UW-Stout Polytechnic Students apply skills to real-world client as they redesign historic space Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 20, 2026 MENOMONIE, Wis. – Students in a University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic interior design course are helping the Menomonie Public Library reimagine its interior space to meet the changing wants and needs of library patrons. Designed in the Prairie School
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Stout supports entrepreneurs: One Drop Refillery benefits from new website
Stout supports entrepreneurs: One Drop Refillery benefits from new website built by business, digital technology students Hudson small business collaborates with capstone class to reach sustainably-minded shoppers Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 19, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – A refillery is a relatively new business concept, where customers can bring their reusable containers to refill with essential oils, cleaning supplies, personal care items, or dry goods instead of buying new
Royal Credit Union Celebrates Habitat for Humanity’s 50th Anniversary through Local Support
Royal Credit Union Celebrates Habitat for Humanity’s 50th Anniversary through Local Support EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Royal Credit Union (Royal) supported Habitat for Humanity’s work with a total of $15,000 in donations to three local Habitat for Humanity chapters: Chippewa Valley Habitat for Humanity.St Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity, and Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. Each organization received $5,000 to support its current efforts. Royal team members also supported Habitat’s work through hands-on
Goodwill NCW’s gala shows the “power of possibilities”
Goodwill NCW’s gala shows the “power of possibilities”Annual Goodwill Starts With You! Gala shares success stories and impact GREEN BAY – Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (NCW) held its fourth annual Goodwill Starts With You! Gala event Wednesday, October 7. The evening brought together community members and local leaders in the Atrium at Lambeau Field to celebrate the lives changed through Goodwill NCW’s mission, thanks to our communities’ generous donations that power possibilities and transform
CVTC recognizes colleagues for excellence in teaching, service, leadership
CVTC recognizes colleagues for excellence in teaching, service, leadership EAU CLAIRE – Chippewa Valley Technical College recognized 12 employees and instructors today for their outstanding contributions to students, colleagues and the college during its annual employee awards ceremony. The awards recognize excellence in teaching, student support, leadership and the many ways employees contribute to a positive college culture. “We are fortunate to have so many employees who are deeply
Royal Credit Union Earns Bronze Marketing Association of Credit Unions Award for Team Hebert Curling
Royal Credit Union Earns Bronze Marketing Association of Credit Unions Award for Team Hebert Curling Campaign EAU CLAIRE, Wis. –Royal Credit Union (Royal) received a Bronze Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) Award for its social short-form video campaign created in partnership with Team Hebert Curling. The award was presented during the 2026 Marketing Association of Credit Unions Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. The campaign paired financial education with the strategy, precision,
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Menomonie Market Food Co-op meals boosted by UW-Stout Polytechnic animation
Menomonie Market Food Co-op meals boosted by UW-Stout Polytechnic animation faculty, students’ commercial Collaboration captures local business’s vision, recognizes ‘value of human-made art’ Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 6, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. –Menomonie Market Food Co-op has seen a boost in guests recently after launching an animated commercial on social media, promoting its $6 Monday Value Meals. Available at both the Menomonie and Eau Claire locations, the meals provide a
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National art competition victory puts UW-Stout Polytechnic student’s autumn illustration on greeting
National art competition victory puts UW-Stout Polytechnic student’s autumn illustration on greeting card Student wins $10,000 scholarship, blends artistic talent with interest in real estate, architecture Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 5, 2026 MENOMONIE, Wis. – An autumn-themed artwork by a University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic student will soon be featured on a greeting card produced by the Gallery Collection, a leading national publisher of holiday and greeting
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CVTC hosts free care for veterans event 2026
CVTC hosts free care for veterans event Services include dental care, haircuts, ultrasounds, wellness screenings EAU CLAIRE – Each year, Chippewa Valley Technical College offers free services to veterans during the Give Vets a Smile one-day event. This year, the College welcomes veterans to campus from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, to receive these free services. “Give Vets a Smile is a wonderful opportunity for our students to put their skills into practice while serving those who have
Dunn County Health Department Awarded Community Foundation Grant to Continue Community Resource
Dunn County Health Department Awarded Community Foundation Grant to Continue Community Resource GuideDunn County Wisconsin, October 1, 2026 – On September 24, 2026, the Community Foundation of Dunn County awarded the Dunn County Health Department a $3,500 Community Impact Grant from to support the continuation and distribution of the Community Resource Guide for 2026–2027. The guide serves as a trusted “one-stop shop” for local resources, helping residents find information on housing, food access, mental
Taking the Mic: Public Speaking as a Business Growth Strategy in Eau Claire-Menomonie
Research published in Harvard Business Review in August 2025, analyzing more than 5,300 investor pitches, found that how founders communicate can shift their funding acceptance rate from 2% to nearly 35% — a 17-fold difference driven entirely by presentation skill. That gap doesn't close at the investor meeting. For business owners in Eau Claire-Menomonie, public speaking is a lever that moves outcomes across every stage of growth: landing partnerships, winning clients, and building the kind of reputation
