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
Mid-State Technical College offers free event to help students and families understand financial options
‘Start Strong’ is designed to help people navigate recent federal financial aid changes Recent federal changes to student financial aid have left many current and prospective college students wondering what they mean for their education. To help answer those questions and connect students with personalized support, Mid-State Technical College is hosting a free “Start Strong Financial Wellness Event” on Wednesday, July 8, from 4–6 p.m. at its Wisconsin Rapids Campus. The event is open to anyone considering
Mid-State and Rafters team up for annual ‘Rafters Meet-and-Greet’ and ‘Cuts 4 Kids’ event
Mid-State Technical College, in partnership with the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters, is inviting families to enjoy an evening of fun, food and free kids' haircuts during the annual Rafters Meet-and-Greet & Cuts 4 Kids event. The free community event will be held on Monday, July 20, on Mid-State’s Wisconsin Rapids Campus and is open to the public. Community members of all ages are welcome to attend between 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Rafters Meet-and-Greet & Cuts 4 Kids will feature free games, activities, food and
Mid-State student wins national gold medal in CNC Programming
Mid-State Technical College is celebrating a national championship after Precision Machining Technician student Austin Young earned a gold medal in CNC Programming at the 2026 SkillsUSA® National Leadership & Skills Conference, the nation’s premier showcase of career and technical education students, held June 1-5 in Atlanta, Ga. Competing against the country's best technical college students, Young demonstrated exceptional expertise in CNC programming, blueprint interpretation, manufacturing processes and
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
