Making a Difference Finance, Insurance

Making a Difference: Northwestern, a community bank helping organizations in need

Bank employees volunteer more than 1,400 hours of service annually

Business In Brief Health, Human Services

Gundersen St. Joseph’s welcomes community to new Elroy Clinic

Growth Strategies Manufacturing

Cadrex Manufacturing settles in to western Wisconsin location

The company acquired Advanced Laser in 2021, with full internal, exterior rebranding switchover happening this year

Focus on Healthcare Health, Human Services

Investing in the future of rural health care

Construction underway on Mile Bluff’s Gateway Building, with completion set for January 2025

Local News Agriculture, Forestry

It’s maple syrup time in West Central Wisconsin

Anderson’s Maple Syrup in Cumberland has trees tapped, ready to go

Local News Education

Northwood Tech takes to the road for training with Mobile Welding Lab

Aims to rebuild workforce by producing quality-trained individuals, supporting industry, filling open positions

Local News Arts, Entertainment, Recreation

​​Bridge Street Art & Gifts Cooperative – a labor of love

All co-op members share rent, expenses, workload and other responsibilities

Business In Brief Education

Local News Agriculture, Forestry Education

UWRF dairy plant a working lab for students, industry

The 6,000-square-foot Wuethrich Family/Grassland Dairy Center of Excellence provides hands-on learning opportunities for students

Business In Brief Education

UWEC Foundation receives national leadership award