Mid-State announces spring 2026 Dean’s List
Mid-State Technical College has announced its Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester. This recognition is reserved for Mid-State students who have enrolled in six or more credits and have earned a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.75 during the semester. The list is sorted by student’s city of residence and last name. Cities are in Wisconsin unless otherwise indicated. Abbotsford: Cooper Henrickson. Adams: Jenna Austin, Laila Bork, Clairice Brown, Christina Cooper, Kayla Dedeyne, Cody
Families gather for fifth annual Mid-State, Rafters community event
Mid-State Technical College and the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters welcomed families to the College's Wisconsin Rapids Campus this week for the fifth annual Rafters Meet-and-Greet and Cuts 4 Kids event. The community tradition combined player meet-and-greets with free haircuts to help students get ready for the new school year. Nearly 120 haircuts were provided to local children, as well as Rafters players and staff. Families enjoyed a variety of interactive activities throughout the event, collecting autographs
Mid-State to host Ag Rescue Training for emergency responders
Mid-State Technical College, in partnership with Pittsville Fire Department, will host Ag Rescue Training on Oct. 23–24, bringing together emergency medical technicians, firefighters and rescue personnel for hands-on training focused on responding to agricultural emergencies. The two-day training will be held at Mid-State's Marshfield Campus and Heiman Holsteins near Marshfield. The program is designed to help emergency responders strengthen their knowledge and skills for incidents involving agricultural
Mid-State Technical College and Main Street Marshfield partner to bring professional development opportunities downtown
Mid-State Technical College is partnering with Main Street Marshfield to offer a new series of professional development courses designed to help community members, employees, supervisors, business owners and lifelong learners build valuable workplace and personal skills close to home. The courses will be held throughout late summer at Downtown Marshfield locations, including The Vault and Simplicity Credit Union. The partnership aims to make professional development more accessible by bringing learning
Your Wisconsin Rapids Salon Is Profitable — But Is It Financially Healthy?
Effective financial management for beauty salons means doing more than filling the appointment calendar — it means controlling expenses, diversifying revenue, and planning for the months when business slows. According to 2025 industry research, the U.S. beauty salon industry reached $48.0 billion in revenue across 121,144 companies, with average sales of $0.3 million per location. For salon owners in Wisconsin Rapids, the gap between strong revenue and genuine financial stability is where most of the real
