🌱 State 54 work delayed again between Plover and Wisconsin Rapids
Plover, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Plover! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- State 54 work delayed again between Plover and Wisconsin Rapids
- Veterans Day offers in Plover and observances nearby
Also on today's calendar: Excavation "Competent Person" Safety Training.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
From our Partner
Today's Plover Patch AM is brought to you in part by T-Mobile - America's Best Mobile Network, according to Ookla Speedtest. Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data 1H 2026. We thank T-Mobile for their support in helping to keep communities like ours connected and for making today's Plover Patch AM possible.
Find a T-Mobile store near Plover.
- Wednesday: Cooler with a few showers, with a high of 54 and low of 35 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 41, low: 30.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 39 and low of 28 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• When will State 54 construction end? Completion date pushed back again (wisconsinrapidstribune.com) — Drivers between Plover and Wisconsin Rapids face another delay on State 54, with crews now targeting Nov. 20 to finish work. Additional concrete repairs pushed back grinding and pavement marking, according to Wisconsin DOT. The date for removing traffic controls remains uncertain, and some limited work may carry into spring. 
• Where to find Veterans Day events, free meals & deals in Stevens Point (stevenspointjournal.com) — Veterans and military personnel can get half off an oil change today at Jiffy Lube, 1225 Commons Circle in Plover, as part of area Veterans Day offers. Nearby observances include Mid-State’s free celebration from 10:30–11:30 a.m. at its Stevens Point Downtown Campus LEAD Center, with a flag ceremony and recognition of veterans.
📸 Around Plover
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓
Upcoming Events in
Plover
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ Featured events ★
-
Emily Zimmer at O'so Brewing Company →
O'so Brewing Company, Plover
2:00 pm
Saturday November 14
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
-
Excavation "Competent Person" Safety Training →
WRWA Technology Center, 351 Water Way, Plover
8:00 am -
Charcoal Event "Reginald" in Plover →
Stone Harvest Wine Lounge, 3252 Mecca Drive, Plover
6:00 pm
Tuesday November 17
Wednesday November 18
📣 Plover Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
🗓 Events Nearby
-
Cribbage →
Stevens Point WI
9:00 am -
Open Pottery →
Stevens Point WI
9:00 am -
StrongBodies™ →
Stevens Point WI
11:00 am -
Bingo →
Stevens Point WI
12:30 pm -
Cardio Drumming →
Stevens Point WI
1:00 pm -
Dominoes →
Stevens Point WI
1:00 pm -
Sheepshead →
Stevens Point WI
1:00 pm -
Beginning Line Dancing - CLASSES FULL. New students in Jan. 2027. →
Stevens Point WI
2:30 pm -
Beginning Tap Dance - CLASSES FULL. New students in Jan. 2027. →
Stevens Point WI
3:30 pm
Wednesday November 11
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- City Offices Closed November 11: City offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
We offer after-hours drop boxes and online options for a variety of services. Check StevensPoint.com for specifics. Have a great holiday, and we'll… (Nextdoor )
- Reyes Coca Cola Bottling, LLC posted a job opening for Merchandiser in Plover. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Shift Runner (02020) - 2581 Post Rd. in Plover. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plover here.
🗞 Nearby News
Stevens Point
- Ready for a holiday parade? Here's where to find one near Stevens Point (stevenspointjournal.com)
- UW-Stevens Point to host one-man show about conservationist Will Dilg (spmetrowire.com)
- Trial Canceled for Stevens Point Arson Suspect (wsau.com)
Wisconsin Rapids
- She dreamed of the crown. Now she's Miss Wisconsin Rapids' Teen 2027 (wisconsinrapidstribune.com)
- 8 Wisconsin Paper Craft Stores Packed With Supplies Worth Shopping For In Person (takingthekids.com)
Ok Plover! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.