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
