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AmeriCorps Member To Serve 4-H

January 20, 2025

AmeriCorps Member To Serve 4-H

Dodge County 4-H has announced that Molly Damm is joining them as a 4-H AmeriCorps member. Her position will extend from Jan. 13 to Aug. 22. Through her dedicated service, Dodge County 4-H aims to advance its mission of enhancing...
Wisconsin FFA Alumni Convention Set for February

January 2, 2025

Wisconsin FFA Alumni Convention Set for February

The Wisconsin FFA Alumni and Supporters Association is hosting its 45th Annual Convention on February 7-8, 2025. The convention will take place at the Holiday Inn and Convention Center in Stevens Point, WI. The convention will feature workshops and speakers...
4-H Foundation Starts Restructuring Process

January 1, 2025

4-H Foundation Starts Restructuring Process

For over 70 years, the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation has helped raise funds for Wisconsin’s 4-H program. The dollars support increased learning opportunities for the state’s 4-H clubs, leaders, and members. In 2025, the Foundation will undergo a restructuring to enhance...
Wisconsin 4-H Earns 2 Reserve National Champion Honors

December 18, 2024

Wisconsin 4-H Earns 2 Reserve National Champion Honors

The 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl and Livestock Skillathon teams from Grant County were both crowned Reserve National Champions at the 2024 North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Kentucky. In the Livestock Quiz Bowl contest, team members who participated answered...
Laatsch Earns Lifetime Achievement Award

December 17, 2024

Laatsch Earns Lifetime Achievement Award

David Laatsch, retired Beaver Dam High School Agriculture teacher, has received theLifetime Achievement Award by the National Association of Agriculture Educators. During his 35-year career, Laatsch pioneered innovative agriscience curriculum thatfocused on the science concepts taught in agriculture classes, enabling students...
4-H Members Represent Wisconsin At National Congress

December 15, 2024

4-H Members Represent Wisconsin At National Congress

Two Dodge County youth and one adult advisor participated in the National 4-H Congress in Atlanta from November 29 to December 3. The National 4-H Congress engages high school-aged members in leadership, citizenship, global awareness, and inclusion. Attendees participate in workshops,...
Mark Your Calendar For The Show Pig Symposium

December 11, 2024

Mark Your Calendar For The Show Pig Symposium

The Wisconsin Pork Association and the Division of Extension will be hosting a Show Pig Symposium on Jan. 11 at the Chula Vista Resort in the Wisconsin Dells. Show pig breeders, swine exhibitors, and allied industry members are invited to attend...
Wisconsin Takes Home North American Dairy Quiz Bowl Title

December 4, 2024

Wisconsin Takes Home North American Dairy Quiz Bowl Title

Wisconsin 4-H youth have been busy traveling to the North American International Livestock Exposition held in Louisville, KY in November. During this event Wisconsin had several teams go down to represent their project and Wisconsin 4-H. One of them being...
On Giving Tuesday, Compeer Donates To Local 4-H

December 3, 2024

On Giving Tuesday, Compeer Donates To Local 4-H

Pictured: (from left) Glenn Wachtler, Compeer team member; Lance Kamm, Compeer Financial’s Wisconsin Giving Tuesday contest winner; MaKayla Weyer, Wide Awake 4-H Club member; Stella Kamm, Wide Awake 4-H Club treasurer; Lilly Peterson, Wide Awake 4-H Club president. The Baldwin Wide...
Behind The Scenes Of The FFA Fruit Boxes

December 1, 2024

Behind The Scenes Of The FFA Fruit Boxes

All the assistants here at the Mid-West Farm Report — Stephanie Hoff, Charitee Seebecker, and Ben Jarboe — sold fruit boxes as FFA members as part of their annual fundraiser. MyFruitSale.com operates one of the fundraising platforms for these famous...

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715 Rundown: Eau Claire Makes the Top 10!

January 8, 2025

715 Rundown: Eau Claire Makes the Top 10!

This locally-focused addition to the 715 Rundown roster includes why Eau Claire miiiight be getting a few friends after making an honorable list, Chippewa Falls schools getting new overdose kits, Jodi Emerson and Jesse James starting their political terms, how...
The AgeJET Facial, Your Go To Glow Up Treatment for 2025 + Q&A with Kayla Young, RN at Bella Young Aesthetics

January 5, 2025

The AgeJET Facial, Your Go To Glow Up Treatment for 2025 + Q&A with Kayla...

Hey, it’s Meg Ann Lee here, your go-to for all things beauty and keeping it real! So, you know the saying, “New Year, New You”? Well, I’m adding “New Skin” to the mix-because who doesn’t want to go into 2025 with...
12 Creative Ways to Restyle Your Wardrobe in 2025

December 29, 2024

12 Creative Ways to Restyle Your Wardrobe in 2025

Hey everyone, I am Meg Ann Lee and I am here this week to help you welcome 2025 in as the year we’re making the most out of what we already own! One way I’m coping during my “no buy...
Reverse Resolutions

December 26, 2024

Reverse Resolutions

Christmas is over. Now’s the time for setting those New Year’s resolutions. Time to start hitting the gym again. Time to set new goals for the new year. Or…what if we just didn’t? What if we instead set reverse resolutions? Hear...
Wearable Holiday Fashion, Hair and Makeup Trends For 2024

December 22, 2024

Wearable Holiday Fashion, Hair and Makeup Trends For 2024

Hey everyone, it’s Meg Ann Lee and the holiday season is officially here! If you’re anything like me, your closet is already asking, “What’s my outfit going to be?” With holiday parties right around the corner, there’s no better time...
Mid-West Family Eau Claire Decorates a Vet

December 20, 2024

Mid-West Family Eau Claire Decorates a Vet

To honor our Veterans in a special way, Mid-West Family Eau Claire set off to Decorate a Veteran’s home for the holidays. From our entries received, Andrew of Eau Claire – nominated by his wife Joy – was selected to...
Your 715 Small Business Gift Guide

December 20, 2024

Your 715 Small Business Gift Guide

If you’ve got a Christmas list, we’ve got you covered. And if you’re shopping, why not support local? Check out this list of small businesses around the 715 that are perfect stops for holiday shopping. Black Kettle Tea Shoppe –...
The Secret of Santa

December 18, 2024

The Secret of Santa

Santa Claus. The jolly old man himself. The secret we keep from our children to keep the Christmas magic alive. When do you tell your kids the truth about Santa? I may not be the best person to give this...
The Ultimate Holiday Checklist

December 18, 2024

The Ultimate Holiday Checklist

Welcome to the ultimate holiday checklist! Here we’ve gathered 25 things that you can do around the 715 this holiday season. There’s no shortage of events going on to create unforgettable memories of this winter. It may be cold outside,...
715 Rundown: The Merry & Bright Edition

December 18, 2024

715 Rundown: The Merry & Bright Edition

It’s the holiday season, so let’s keep this one lighthearted. We’ve got some fun headlines about the origins of the word “Xmas,” an Elf-inspired day and some insider facts about the casting for Elf, how the post office handles Santa...