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Viroqua, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Viroqua! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How two Viroqua healthcare leaders earned a top Pentagon employer award
- Viroqua’s Kamden Oliver earns spot on elite All-WIAC baseball team
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 68 and low of 38 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 50.
- Friday: Warmer; a morning shower, with a high of 82 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Healthcare workers receive awards for work in helping service members, families (wiproud.com) — Two Vernon Health staff members in Viroqua have been honored with the Department of Defense Patriot Award for their strong support of National Guard and Reserve families. Local colleagues and U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden joined the ceremony, highlighting how Viroqua healthcare workers help military members balance service, family life, and medical needs. Residents can also nominate supportive employers for future awards online. 
• All-WIAC announces 2026 baseball awards and teams (madison.com) — A Viroqua native, Kamden Oliver, has been named to the 2026 All-WIAC baseball team while starring in the infield for UW-Stevens Point. The conference also honored UW-Whitewater’s record-setting season and announced its full slate of all-conference and sportsmanship award winners from across Wisconsin.
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Nelson Agri-Center Ace Hardware, 217 N Center Ave, Viroqua
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Westby Community Center, 206 N Main St, Westby
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Congratulations 2026 graduates🎉!
Graduation comes with big changes—new job, new place, new responsibilities. It’s also a good time to review your insurance coverage and make sure it… (Nextdoor )
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Viroqua. Apply here.
- GPAC Staffing posted a job opening for Production Supervisor, dairy manufacturing in Viroqua. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Viroqua here.
🗞 Nearby News
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West Salem
- Five things to watch heading into the Minnesota Legislature's final week (lacrossetribune.com)
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