Press Release: 2025 Roundup: Gov. Evers Completes Annual 72-County Tour of Wisconsin
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| 2025 Roundup: Gov. Evers Completes Annual 72-County Tour of Wisconsin |
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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that he has once again visited each of Wisconsin’s 72 counties in 2025, completing his sixth 72-county tour since taking office in 2019. Gov. Evers has visited all 72 Wisconsin counties in a year at least six times since becoming governor, including in 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and now 2025, as well as several counties in 2020 before the pandemic prevented travel for most of the year. “No matter how many times I travel to every corner of our state, I will never get tired of meeting the extraordinary Wisconsinites who make Wisconsin the state that it is. From our farmers and veterans to small business owners and working families, meeting folks where they’re at and hearing directly from the people of our state is one of the best parts of my job, and it makes me a better governor,” said Gov. Evers. “As I wrap up my sixth 72-county tour, I’m grateful for every stop and every conversation along the way and all of the folks who greeted and welcomed me over the past year. I can’t wait to do it all over again in 2026. There is still much work to do, and in the year ahead, my administration and I will continue showing up and working alongside our communities. I look forward to getting back on the road in 2026 as we continue working to do the right thing and delivering for the people of Wisconsin.” Gov. Evers began the year by declaring 2025 “The Year of the Kid” at his seventh annual State of the State Address in January, and in February, he delivered his 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message, his fourth budget message as governor, where he introduced the most pro-kid budget of any governor in state history. Throughout the year, Gov. Evers traveled across the state, championing his budget priorities and meeting with Wisconsinites from all different backgrounds to hear about the good work they’re doing in their communities to do what’s best for kids and support working families statewide. In July, after months of bipartisan negotiations with lawmakers in the Wisconsin State Legislature, Gov. Evers officially signed the 2025-27 Biennial Budget into law, securing significant investments in child care, K-12 schools, and the University of Wisconsin (UW) System statewide. More information on the governor’s pro-kid budget is available here. During 2025, the governor also celebrated major wins for the state, including hosting the 2025 NFL Draft, which tied Nashville for the second-largest Draft in history with an estimated 600,000 attendees and was the second most-watched Draft in history. Over the summer, the governor embarked on his annual statewide “Pothole Patrol” tour, fixing Wisconsin’s roads with state and local public works and transportation professionals. Since taking office, the Evers Administration has improved more than 9,600 miles of roads and 2,400 bridges statewide. He also celebrated another record-breaking year for Wisconsin Tourism and attended the 174th Wisconsin State Fair. As part of his annual celebration of the back-to-school season, Gov. Evers visited K-12 schools and UW campuses across the state to welcome students, teachers, and faculty back to school for the 2025-26 school year. Finally, to round out the year, the governor participated in the annual “Shop Small Wisconsin” season, encouraging Wisconsinites to shop at Wisconsin’s many local small businesses during the holidays. A copy of the governor’s 2025 Shop Small Wisconsin Season proclamation is available here. For every step forward, the governor has also remained steadfast in fighting against the federal government’s continued attempts to walk back on their promises to Wisconsinites and the American people. Throughout the year, the governor and his administration have joined dozens of lawsuits against the Trump Administration, using every available tool in the governor’s power to fight federal cuts to critical programs Wisconsin kids and families rely on, efforts to fire thousands of federal workers and dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, and illegally withhold funding for essential programs like FoodShare, which nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites, including nearly 270,000 kids, rely on for food and basic groceries. Gov. Evers will continue to fight against any effort by the Trump Administration to mess with kids, families, seniors, veterans, and anyone else across the state into the new year and always. An inexhaustive list with brief highlights from some of Gov. Evers’ stops in each county is available below. Adams On Dec. 12, Gov. Evers visited three small businesses in Friendship in celebration of the “Shop Small Wisconsin Season,” a season proclaimed by Gov. Evers to encourage Wisconsinites to support local, small businesses during the holiday shopping season. The governor visited local businesses and talked with business owners, starting with Solsikke Soap & Candle Company, followed by Books on Main, and lastly, Primitive Chick’s. Photos of the governor’s visit are available here, here, and here.
On May 20, Gov. Evers visited Ashland to kick off his annual statewide “Pothole Patrol” tour, where he was joined by representatives from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and local public works officials. During the visit, the governor helped fill potholes and discussed his administration’s investments to improve local roads and highways across the state. Gov. Evers has previously gone on “Pothole Patrol” tours during his time in office, including in 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, making this the fifth year in a row the governor has conducted his tour. Photos of the event are available here and here.
On April 21, Gov. Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Karen Hyun, kicked off Earth Week with a visit to the Les Voigt State Fish Hatchery in Bayfield, where they were joined by stakeholders and DNR staff for a tour. During the tour, the governor and secretary heard about how the hatchery works to raise millions of lake trout, splake, and brown trout for stocking in Lake Superior and many inland lakes and streams throughout the state. Photos from the event are available here and here.
On Nov. 19, Gov. Evers, in the wake of the longest shutdown in U.S. history and as the Trump Administration delayed critical food assistance for the nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites—including nearly 270,000 kids—who depend on Wisconsin FoodShare for basic food and groceries, traveled throughout the state to visit food pantries. As part of the visit, Gov. Evers volunteered with Mondovi Meals on Wheels and joined them as they delivered meals to local residents in Mondovi. Photos of the visit are available here and here.
On Dec. 12, Gov. Evers visited three small businesses in Siren and Grantsburg in celebration of the “Shop Small Wisconsin Season,” a season proclaimed by Gov. Evers to encourage Wisconsinites to support local, small businesses during the holiday shopping season. The governor visited local businesses and talked with business owners, starting with Maamigin and Chattering Squirrel in Siren, and Burnett Dairy Grantsburg Cheese Store in Grantsburg. Photos of the governor’s visit are available here, here, and here.
On June 2, Gov. Evers, in celebration of June Dairy Month, visited Scoops Ice Cream House in Chilton to highlight the strength of the state’s dairy industry, as well as efforts and investments by the governor and the Evers Administration to support Wisconsin’s farmers, their families, and dairy producers and processors. Scoops Ice Cream House received a Dairy Processor Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) in 2023, and during the visit, the governor heard about how they have utilized the grant funding to improve their operations. Photos of the visit are available here, here, and here.
In January, Gov. Evers, together with WisDOT Secretary Boardman and Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) Commissioner Kristy Nieto, visited a Kwik Trip in Chippewa Falls where they held a press conference with Kwik Trip and Xcel Energy officials to celebrate the opening of the first electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Wisconsin funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). Photos of the event are available here and here.
On June 9, Gov. Evers, together with DATCP Secretary Randy Romanski, celebrated June Dairy Month by visiting and touring Lynn Dairy & Lynn Proteins Inc. in Granton to highlight the strength of the state’s dairy industry, as well as efforts and investments by the governor and the Evers Administration to support Wisconsin’s farmers, their families, and dairy producers and processors. Lynn Dairy previously received a Dairy Processor Grant from DATCP in 2022, which they used to purchase a new cheese belt to increase their production output. Photos of the visit are available here and here.
On June 10, in celebration of June Dairy Month, Gov. Evers and DATCP Secretary Romanski visited Associated Milk Producers Inc. in Portage, the largest cheese cooperative in the United States. As a company, across farms and facilities, AMPI produces nearly 10 percent of the country’s American-type cheese, processed cheese, and butter. AMPI Portage also experienced a devastating fire in January 2023, and during the visit, the governor and secretary, saw efforts that have been underway to rebuild the damaged portion of the plant. A photo of the visit is available here. On Aug. 28, Gov. Evers and DOA Secretary Blumenfeld joined local leaders from the cities of Prairie du Chien and Shullsburg, as well as leaders from the villages of Soldiers Grove and Bagley, at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Library and heard about regional projects receiving funding through the CDBG program. Photos of the visit are available here and here.
On Feb. 3, Gov. Evers attended the grand opening of the Sunset View Housing Project in Juneau. This affordable and workforce housing project was partially funded through a more than $10 million Neighborhood Investment Fund grant. During the visit, the governor highlighted his administration’s continued commitment to invest in affordable housing and workforce development statewide. Photos of the visit are available here and here.
On June 5, Gov. Evers attended a celebration of broadband connectivity in Door County at the Donald & Carol Kress Pavilion in Egg Harbor. AT&T is working with four local communities, the village of Egg Harbor and the towns of Egg Harbor, Sevastopol, and Sturgeon Bay, to expand internet access. These projects were financed in part thanks to more than $2.3 million directed by the PSC through the Capitol Projects Fund. Photos of the event are available here and here.
On May 5, Gov. Evers and Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers visited Pattison State Park in Superior, where they took a hike to Big Manitou Falls, the largest waterfall in Wisconsin. During their hike, the governor and secretary heard about the vast economic impact of Wisconsin’s state parks and outdoor recreation industry, as well as the powerful impact of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program in projects at the park. Photos of the governor’s visit are available here and here.
On Oct. 8, Gov. Evers visited Tiffany Creek Elementary School in Boyceville, where he met with students, families, educators, and staff, and highlighted his and his administration’s work to secure increased investments for Wisconsin’s kids and K-12 schools in the final 2025-27 Biennial Budget. During the visit, the governor visited classrooms and engaged in various activities, such as a Q&A with a second grade class, a lesson on regions in Wisconsin and their resources, and a hands-on experiment in the school’s STEM Lab. Photos of the visit are here and here.
On Feb. 10, Gov. Evers visited the Eau Claire Head Start Center, which is part of the Western Dairyland Head Start Program, to highlight the Year of the Kid and the Evers Administration’s plans to lower everyday, out-of-pocket costs for Wisconsinites and working families statewide, including the costs of child care, in the 2025-27 Biennial Budget. Photos from the governor’s visit are available here and here.
On Aug. 14, Gov. Evers visited Spread Eagle Barrens in Florence County. Spread Eagle Barrens is a State Natural Area consisting of 8,418 acres, and it’s considered one of Wisconsin’s most ecologically important sites, as only one percent of barrens—also known as bracken grassland—remain in the state, which was once one of the most common habitats in Wisconsin. Photos of the governor’s visit are available here and here.
On Feb. 6, Gov. Evers visited Airy Point Farms in St. Cloud to tour the farm and discuss the benefits of the Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grant Program. Derek Sippel, owner of Airy Point Farms, is a board member of the Sheboygan River Progressive Farmers organization, which received program grant funding in February. Photos of the visit are available here and here.
On Sept. 3, Gov. Evers, along with the District Administrator Jason Bertrand, went on a tour of the School District of Crandon. The governor started the tour with a visit to a third grade class, where they were learning about vocabulary, and participated in their activity workshop. Afterward, the governor visited a college-credit Spanish 4 class, where he spoke with the students about their experience and participated in a Q&A. The visit concluded with a stop at an AP Psychology class, where the governor participated in the lesson. Photos of the visit are available here and here.
On Aug. 13, Gov. Evers, together with DATCP Secretary Romanski, visited Fork Farm’s hydroponics unit distribution at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College’s campus. Fork Farms, a company operating out of TitletownTech in Green Bay, created a unique hydroponic growing system called the Flex Farm that allows consumers to grow up to 394 pounds of fresh food a year indoors and in just nine square feet of space. During the visit, the governor helped deliver Flex Farms to classrooms and heard about how the educators will incorporate it into their teachings. Photos of the governor’s visit are available here and here.
On Aug. 15, Gov. Evers joined stakeholders for a hike at New Glarus Woods State Park to celebrate 125 years of the Wisconsin State Park System. During the visit, the governor hiked the Basswood Nature Trail. Photos of the governor’s visit are available here and here.
On Aug. 27, Gov. Evers and DOA Secretary Blumenfeld joined local leaders from the city of Markesan, as well as regional leaders from the villages of Clyman, Iron Ridge, and Lomira, at the Markesan City Hall and heard about the regional projects receiving funding through the CDBG program. Photos of the governor’s visit are available here and here.
On Sept. 4, Gov. Evers continued his back-to-school tour with a visit to Dodgeville Elementary School, part of the Dodgeville School District. The governor participated in a team bonding activity with some students and educators and joined a trivia game with students on Wisconsin history. The governor finished the visit meeting with students who were creating “all-about-me” posters.
On Dec. 1, Gov. Evers began his statewide visits to promote and celebrate the “Shop Small Wisconsin Season,” a time that promotes shopping at small, local businesses during the holiday season. While there, the governor highlighted the impact of small businesses on local communities, as it is estimated that approximately two-thirds of every dollar spent at a small business stays in the local community. The governor started his visit in Mercer by visiting Impulsive Necessities at Whimsies before ending up at The Crafty Cup. Photos of the visit are available here and here.
On Dec. 2, Gov. Evers continued his celebration of the “Shop Small Wisconsin Season” by visiting small businesses in Black River Falls. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, in 2025, small businesses comprised more than 99 percent of businesses in Wisconsin and employed 1.2 million individuals across the state, nearly half of all Wisconsin workers. During the visit, the governor stopped by Falls Florist and Greenhouse and Revolution Coffee. Photos of the visits are available here and here.
On April 23, Gov. Evers joined stakeholders for a hike at the Faville Grove Sanctuary in Lake Mills. The Faville Grove Sanctuary, owned by the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance, has received funding through the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. The Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance’s mission is to restore habitat for grassland, wetland, and woodland birds through action, advocacy, and education. Photos from the event are available here and here.
On Nov. 10, Gov. Evers, to kick off his statewide visits to community food pantries, visited the Mauston Community Sharing Food Pantry to thank them for their work helping their community during uncertain times. During the visit, Gov. Evers discussed how local food pantries were on the frontlines of serving communities as the federal government shutdown jeopardized access to critical resources and programs that are necessary for the health, safety, well-being, and economic security of Wisconsinites, including healthcare and food assistance. Photos of the visit are available here and here.
On Jan. 16, Gov. Evers visited the Kenosha Emerging Leaders Academy (KELA) to tour the facility and learn about KELA’s apprenticeship and internship programs that focus on youth violence prevention. Additionally, during the visit, the governor highlighted the new Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention, which builds upon his administration's long-term efforts to address crime, prevent gun violence, and keep kids, families, schools, and communities safe. Photos of the visit are here and here.
On June 9, in celebration of June Dairy Month, Gov. Evers and DATCP Secretary Romanski visited Rosewood Dairy Inc., the headquarters of Renard’s Cheese, in Algoma, a third-generation, family-owned and operated cheesemaking business that was established in 1961 and recipient of the state’s successful Dairy Processor Grant Program. Photos of the visit are available here and here.
On Feb. 26, following his annual budget address, Gov. Evers held a community roundtable discussion at the La Crosse Public Library, highlighting his proposed plan to lower everyday, out-of-pocket costs for working Wisconsinites and families, from child care and groceries to utility bills, life-saving medications, doctor visits, and everything in between. A photo of the event is available here.
On June 11, Gov. Evers, together with DATCP Secretary Romanski, visited the Roelli Cheese Haus in Shullsburg to highlight the strength of the state’s dairy industry, as well as efforts and investments by the governor and the Evers Administration to support Wisconsin’s farmers, their families, and the dairy industry. During the visit, the governor and secretary learned about how Roelli Cheese Haus has utilized Dairy Processor Grant funding to improve their operations. Photos of the event are available here and here.
On Nov. 20, Gov. Evers visited the Antigo Community Food Pantry, a volunteer-run food pantry founded in 2012. During the visit, the governor toured the facility and heard firsthand accounts of how communities struggled due to the federal government shutdown, which was the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history, jeopardizing access to critical services like healthcare and food assistance. Photos of the visit are available here and here.
On Dec. 2, Gov. Evers visited small businesses in Merrill in celebration of the “Shop Small Wisconsin Season.” The governor first visited Kindhearted Floral and Custom Creations and had the opportunity to meet with the owner, hear more about the store, and try their homemade fudge and roasted nuts. Then, the governor headed to Polka-Dotted Pie, where he learned more about the bakery and purchased their new homemade “Christmas Crunch.” Lastly, the governor visited Johnsons of Merrill, where he met with the owner, toured the gift store and boutique, and picked out some gifts for his family. Photos of the visits are available here, here, and here.
On July 30, Gov. Evers, together with Manitowoc Mayor Justin Nickels, visited Cedar Crest Ice Cream Parlor in Manitowoc and met with community members, including Cedar Crest Ice Cream President Ken Kohlwey, folks from local tourism organizations, labor groups, and the Manitowoc Public School District, to discuss measures included in the bipartisan, pro-kid budget that will help support Manitowoc’s kids, schools, industries, and community. This included funding to support the restoration of the USS Cobia at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum in downtown Manitowoc. While there, the governor also heard about the city’s sustainability efforts to divert paper and plastic waste and use it to generate power for their community. Photos of the governor’s visit to Cedar Crest in Manitowoc are available here and here.
On Feb. 4, Gov. Evers, together with DNR Secretary Hyun, visited A Place for Coffee in Marinette to discuss PFAS contamination and safe water infrastructure with community members and stakeholders.
On Nov. 19, in continuation of Gov. Evers’ statewide visits to community food pantries, the governor visited the Marquette County Care and Share Food Bank in Montello. During the visit, the governor toured the facility, helped package food, and heard firsthand accounts of how communities struggled during the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history. Photos of the visit are available here and here.
On Sept. 16, Gov. Evers visited the Menominee Nation and, along with Menominee Tribal Chairman Joey Awonohopay and Vice-Chair Michael Fish Jr., toured the Menominee Community Kitchen Solar Project and the Menominee Elder Home Solar and Battery Backup Project as part of his National Clean Energy Week visits. Both projects are led by Sun Bear Industries in partnership with the Menominee Nation. Sun Bear Industries works to support Tribal and underserved communities by outfitting homes with self-reliant energy systems, with the goal of strengthening local energy independence and creating energy sovereignty. Photos of the visit are available here and here.
On Aug. 26, Gov. Evers and DOA Secretary Blumenfeld joined local leaders at the Norwalk Village Hall and heard about regional projects receiving funding through the CDBG program. Photos of the visit are available here and here.
On Aug. 28, Gov. Evers and DOA Secretary Blumenfeld joined local leaders at the Gillet City Hall and heard about a project receiving funding through the CDBG program. During the visit, the governor and secretary toured the local site in Gillet, which received $1 million for public facility improvements at Zippel Park. Photos of the visit are available here and here.
Oneida On Jan. 23, Gov. Evers, together with DCF Secretary Pertl, visited and hosted a roundtable discussion at The Morgue Coffee Co. located in the Northland Music Center in Rhinelander, following Gov. Evers’ 2025 State of the State address. The governor was joined by local leaders, community members, and stakeholders, and discussed Gov. Evers’ efforts to lower costs for working families. A photo of the visit is available here. On Nov. 17, Gov. Evers, in continuation of his travel highlighting community food pantries, visited the Rhinelander Area Food Pantry. During the visit, the governor toured the facility and helped package orders for their recipients to pick up. Photos of the visit are available here and here.
On Feb. 13, Gov. Evers, together with DCF Secretary Pertl, visited Oneida Head Start. While there, the governor and secretary spoke about, due to uncertainty in the federal government, how Head Start programs across the state were briefly locked out of their funding system, which caused turmoil and uncertainty with staff and families. Photos of the visit are available here and here.
On Jan. 14, Gov. Evers visited the Bear Arms Indoor Boutique and Shooting Range in Mequon, where the governor highlighted the creation of the new Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention. Bear Arms Indoor Boutique Shooting Range is an active participant in the Safe Gun Storage Program, which provides secure gun storage for veterans and individuals in crisis. The governor learned more about how the Gun Safe Storage Program impacts the community and is a key part of violence prevention. Photos of the event are available here and here.
On Aug. 11, Gov. Evers was invited to join Gina and Damon Mathews, the former owners of Cruise Pepin, for a boat tour of Lake Pepin. During the boat tour, the governor was able to see new construction along the shore and YMCA Camp Pepin. Photos of the governor’s visit are available here and here.
On Feb. 6, Gov. Evers visited Peterson Family Dairy in River Falls to tour the facility and discuss the benefits of the Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grant Program. While there, the governor highlighted his comprehensive plans to expand access to clean, safe water across the state and support Wisconsin farmers, producers, and agricultural industries in his 2025-27 Executive Budget. Peterson Family Dairy is a participating farm in the South Kinni Farmer-Led Watershed Council. Photos of the visit are available here and here.
On Jan. 27, Gov. Evers visited Frederic Elementary School to tour the National Blue Ribbon School and highlight his plan to address student hunger through the “Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids” initiative. The governor also joined students outside and participated in ice skating. Photos of the visit are available here and here.
On Feb. 19, Gov. Evers visited P.J. Jacobs Junior High School in the Stevens Point Area Public School District. During the visit, Gov. Evers visited classrooms to talk with educators and students and highlight measures to support K-12 schools in his executive budget. Photos of the visit are available here and here.
On Sept. 9, Gov. Evers joined Marshfield Clinic Health System leadership, members of his administration, and local leaders in Park Falls to celebrate the grand opening of the new Marshfield Medical Center-Park Falls. In 2022, the governor awarded $20 million through the Healthcare Infrastructure Capital Grant Program—a program created by Gov. Evers using federal pandemic relief funds Wisconsin received under the American Rescue Plan Act—to address the facility’s aging infrastructure, improve outdated inpatient rooms, create a dedicated urgent care space, and bring new sleep study and retail pharmacy services to the hospital. Photos of the event are available here and here.
On Oct. 9, Gov. Evers, together with WisDOT and the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, celebrated the 50-year anniversary of the state’s first Rustic Road at Timm’s Hill County Park in Ogema, just miles from Rustic Road 1 in Taylor County, which runs between WIS 102 and County D, near the village of Rib Lake. Designated in 1975, the rural, five-mile unpaved stretch of road embodies much of what the Rustic Roads Program is about—preserving the state’s scenic, lightly traveled back roads for the enjoyment of travelers, bikers, hikers, and motorists across the state. A photo of the visit is available here.
On Aug. 21, Gov. Evers and DCF Assistant Secretary Jessica Justman visited Growing Tree Child Development Center in Racine to highlight the first round of direct payments awarded to providers through the Child Care Bridge Payments Program. During the visit, the governor toured the facility and heard about Growing Tree Child Development Center’s work to implement over $192,000 in Child Care Counts grants, and how they plan to use the nearly $5,600 they received in the first round of Child Care Bridge Payments. Photos of the visit are available here and here.
On Dec. 8, Gov. Evers visited three small businesses in Richland Center in celebration of the “Shop Small Wisconsin Season,” a season proclaimed by Gov. Evers to encourage Wisconsinites to support local, small businesses during the holiday shopping season. The governor visited local businesses and talked with business owners, starting with The Creative Outlet, followed by The Little Corner, and lastly, Ocooch Books & Libations. A photo of the visit is available here.
On Jan. 30, Gov. Evers visited Family Services of Southern Wisconsin in Beloit to highlight the creation of the Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention as well as other efforts to curb violence announced in the governor’s State of the State Address. Family Services of Southern Wisconsin works to restore and enhance the lives of those in the larger Beloit area who have been impacted by domestic violence, human trafficking, or other forms of community violence, through advocacy, education, counseling, and case management. Photos of the event are available here and here.
On Jan. 13, Gov. Evers attended a ribbon-cutting event for the Ladysmith Community Center and Lindoo School Apartments. This $13 million project was funded in part by a $3 million Neighborhood Investment Fund grant. Photos of the visit are available here and here.
On June 5, Gov. Evers participated in the 2025 Partners in Fishing Event at The Landing Resort in Hayward. While there, the governor spoke with Tribal leaders and community members and discussed the importance of improving trust and accountability between Tribal, state, and federal partners, and maintaining strong government-to-government relationships. Photos of the event are available here and here.
On Oct. 16, Gov. Evers visited Porter’s Patch in Bonduel in celebration of the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Fall Season. During the visit, the governor toured the farm, including its corn maze, petting zoo, and craft shed, and highlighted his administration’s efforts to uplift Wisconsin’s booming agricultural tourism industry. Photos of the visit are available here and here.
Sheboygan On June 17, Gov. Evers, together with WHEDA CEO and Executive Director Moore, attended a roundtable discussion with the Plymouth Project in Sheboygan, a collaboration between the city of Plymouth and the Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation to build 94 new single-family homes in the community. The project received $3.4 million from WHEDA’s Infrastructure Access Loan program. Photos of the visit are available here and here.
On April 25, Gov. Evers visited Willow River State Park in Hudson, where he was joined by stakeholders and community members for a hike. During the visit, Gov. Evers celebrated 125 years of the Wisconsin State Park System and highlighted his 2025-27 Executive Budget investments for state parks across Wisconsin. Photos from the event are available here and here.
On Nov. 19, Gov. Evers visited the Taylor County Food Pantry in Medford as a continuation of his statewide visits to community food pantries. During the visit, the governor toured the facility, helped pack food, and heard firsthand accounts of how communities have struggled due to the federal government shutdown, which jeopardized access to healthcare and food assistance for millions of Americans. Photos of the visit are available here and here.
On Oct. 2, Gov. Evers visited Western Dairyland’s Weatherization Warehouse in Pigeon Falls. During the visit, the governor toured the facility and met with staff as they loaded trucks and prepared for weatherization jobs throughout Western Wisconsin, highlighting the organization’s work to lower costs for families throughout the region. A photo of the visit is available here.
On June 4, Gov. Evers celebrated June Dairy Month by visiting and touring Hidden Springs Creamery in Westby to highlight the strength of the state’s dairy industry, as well as efforts and investments by the governor and the Evers Administration to support Wisconsin’s farmers, their families, and the dairy industry. Hidden Springs Creamery previously received a Dairy Processor Grant from DATCP to upgrade process areas and equipment. Photos of the visit are available here and here.
On June 17, Gov. Evers attended the Native American Tourism of Wisconsin Annual Conference in Lac du Flambeau, which promotes Tribal tourism and economic development while highlighting the beauty, diversity, and cultural dynamism of the 11 federally recognized Tribes in Wisconsin. Photos of the event are available here and here.
On April 15, Gov. Evers visited the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute in East Troy to tour the facility and discuss the Evers Administration’s continued work to ensure Wisconsin Farmers have the tools to protect and preserve natural resources while also ensuring Wisconsin kids and families have access to clean, safe drinking water that is free of harmful contaminants like PFAS and lead. Photos of the visit are available here and here.
On Aug. 12, Gov. Evers visited the Hunt Hill Nature Center. The Hunt Hill Nature Center was originally built and opened as the Audubon Camp of Wisconsin in 1955 by the National Audubon Society after the property was donated by Frances Andrews to be a nature education center. During the visit, the governor hiked some of the trails and walked along the Bog Boardwalk. Photos of the visit are available here and here.
On May 6, during National Travel and Tourism Week, Gov. Evers, First Lady Evers, and Tourism Secretary Sayers visited the Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA) in West Bend, which supplies art for the Wisconsin Executive Residence. During the tour, Gov. Evers, First Lady Evers, and Secretary Sayers were able to see MOWA’s current featured exhibitions: No Agenda: Fred Stonehouse; When One Door Closes: A Teen Perspective on Change; Franklin Boggs: The Art of Tanning; and Sherrie Levine: After Russell Lee 1-60. They were also able to see the museum’s permanent collections featuring a number of artists, including Frank Lloyd Wright. Gov. Evers, First Lady Evers, and Secretary Sayers also participated in the teen art exhibit by writing notes to add to a MOWA wall about making positive change in the world. MOWA is a recipient of the state Joint Effort Marketing Grant Program as one of 13 members of Wisconsin Art Destinations. Photos of the governor’s visit are available here and here.
On Jan. 28, Gov. Evers visited Hoover Elementary School in New Berlin to hear directly from school administrators and staff about the positive impact the governor’s proposed “Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids” initiative would have on the students and educators. During his visit, Gov. Evers also participated in a podcast with a third grade class and answered questions from students learning about state government. Photos of the visit are available here and here.
On April 25, Gov. Evers, together with PSC Commissioner Nieto, visited the Waupaca City Hall to learn about the city’s newly installed solar array and energy storage system, which was funded partially by a $240,000 Energy Innovation Grant, and the city utilized Focus on Energy incentives to cover an additional $41,000 for the project from the PSC. Photos from the event are available here and here.
On June 24, Gov. Evers joined local leaders in Wautoma to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Waushara County YMCA, which was made possible with a more than $4 million grant from the Evers Administration. Set to be completed in Fall 2026, the new Waushara County YMCA is a satellite location of the Stevens Point Area YMCA, and seeks to provide high-quality wellness facilities and wrap-around services for area residents and families, including community spaces, programs for aging and older adults, telehealth opportunities, drop-in child care services for patrons, and a licensed child care facility to support care for approximately 50 kids. Photos of the event are available here and here.
On Feb. 19, Gov. Evers visited Franklin Elementary School in Oshkosh to highlight his plans to provide the largest increase in K-12 schools and education in state history in the biennial budget. While there, the governor served lunch, visited with students in the lunch room, and stopped by a few classrooms. Photos of the governor's visit are available here and here.
On Feb. 12, Gov. Evers and DCF Secretary Pertl visited the Wood County Head Start Biron Center in Wisconsin Rapids to highlight the Year of the Kid and the Evers Administration’s plans to lower everyday, out-of-pocket costs for Wisconsinites and working families statewide, including the costs of child care. The governor’s visits also came as Head Start programs across the state struggled to access critical funding as a result of the Trump Administration’s attempts to withhold federal funds from critical programs in Wisconsin and across the country. Photos of the visit are available here and here. |
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