Wisconsin Rural Partners

Wisconsin Rural Partners WRP is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that brings together a cross section of residents, organ Wisconsin Rural Partners, Inc.

is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization, chartered to pursue an educational mission dedicated to building collaborative partnerships across the public and private sectors for the benefit of rural Wisconsin. Wisconsin Rural Partners’ mission is ‘to build networks, leadership and voice for rural Wisconsin." is Wisconsin’s official, federally-recognized State Rural Development Council in th

e National Rural Development Partnership. Over the past fourteen years, Wisconsin Rural Partners (also known here as WRP or the Partnership) has evolved into the premier network for rural community residents, leaders and service providers who want to improve the quality of life in rural Wisconsin. Since 1993, we have built public-private partnerships to creatively address the issues that rural communities deal with on a day to day basis. Our focus is to build rural community capacity; develop strong rural leaders; and provide a network for rural community support. Issues and strategies that the Partnership develops originate from public input at the Wisconsin Rural Summit. WRP and its partners work together through programs, partnerships and events to address the issues. The result is stronger rural communities.

2026 Wisconsin Rural Partners Annual Summit full room for our first session!U.S. Department of AgricultureRural Wisconsi...
04/30/2026

2026 Wisconsin Rural Partners Annual Summit full room for our first session!

U.S. Department of Agriculture
Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative - RWHC
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Wisconsin Economic Development Association

Wisconsin Public Radio and PBS Wisconsin panel on Rural Voices kicking off the 2026 Wisconsin Rural Partners Annual Summ...
04/29/2026

Wisconsin Public Radio and PBS Wisconsin panel on Rural Voices kicking off the 2026 Wisconsin Rural Partners Annual Summit!

Thanks to both for joining us and supporting this year’s event!

Rural Wisconsin is full of innovation, resilience, and momentum—and this is where those stories come to life.Join us at ...
04/14/2026

Rural Wisconsin is full of innovation, resilience, and momentum—and this is where those stories come to life.

Join us at the 2026 Rural Summit to hear directly from the leaders shaping their communities in “The State of the State—From the Ground Up: Local Perspective.”

✔️ Hear real, on-the-ground experiences from across rural Wisconsin
✔️ Explore solutions to today’s biggest challenges—housing, workforce, and economic development
✔️ Learn how communities are driving revitalization, entrepreneurship, and growth
✔️ Connect statewide priorities with local impact

This session—and the entire Summit—brings together community leaders, policymakers, and innovators to share ideas, spark collaboration, and move rural Wisconsin forward.

📍 Prairie du Chien | April 29–30

👉 Register today
and view the full agenda: https://www.wiruralpartners.org/2026-Annual-Summit-Agenda

Create Wisconsin
Pittsville, Wisconsin
Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin
Hustisford, Wisconsin
CEDA

Thank you to Wisconsin Public Radio and PBS Wisconsin for sponsoring the 2026 Rural Summit and hosting Rural Voices!The ...
04/13/2026

Thank you to Wisconsin Public Radio and PBS Wisconsin for sponsoring the 2026 Rural Summit and hosting Rural Voices!

The Wednesday, April 29, session will be moderated by Rob Ferrett. This session brings together journalists Hope Kirwan, Rob Mentzer, and Steven Potter to highlight efforts to close the rural information gap and amplify local voices across Wisconsin.

Join us April 29 & 30, 2026 Wisconsin Rural Partners Annual Summit in Prairie du Chien at the Waterfront Hotel!

Join us at the Waterfront Hotel in Prairie du Chien for the 2026 Annual Rural Summit! Register TodayView Today's session...
04/07/2026

Join us at the Waterfront Hotel in Prairie du Chien for the 2026 Annual Rural Summit!
Register Today

View Today's session highlights
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Session Highlight: Join Us in Prairie du Chien! | 2026 Wisconsin Rural Partners Annual SummitHow Development Affects Loc...
04/07/2026

Session Highlight: Join Us in Prairie du Chien! | 2026 Wisconsin Rural Partners Annual Summit

How Development Affects Local Government Finances – Data Tool
This data-driven session dives into the financial realities behind growth in Wisconsin communities. The Wisconsin Policy Forum’s interactive tool gives local leaders, taxpayers, and decision-makers the ability to explore how residential and commercial development shapes revenues—and the true cost of services—across municipalities, counties, and school districts.
Whether you're planning for growth or evaluating long-term sustainability, this session delivers practical insights to support smarter, more informed decisions.

🎤 Featured Speakers:
• Jason Stein, President, Wisconsin Policy Forum
• Michael Luckey, County Administrator, Jefferson County
📍 Prairie du Chien, WI
🔗 Register now: https://www.wiruralpartners.org/event-6438930

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Wisconsin Rural Partners (WRP) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Top Rural Development Initiative (TRDI) A...
04/01/2026

Wisconsin Rural Partners (WRP) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Top Rural Development Initiative (TRDI) Awards, recognizing innovative projects that strengthen and sustain rural communities across the state.

This year's honoree is the East End Revitalization Initiative | Village of Ellsworth

https://www.wiruralpartners.org/news/13612300

Don’t Miss the Annual Rural Summit — Opportunities AwaitReserve your hotel room today! Block ends Friday, April 3https:/...
03/31/2026

Don’t Miss the Annual Rural Summit — Opportunities Await

Reserve your hotel room today! Block ends Friday, April 3

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Have you reserved your room for the 2026 Wisconsin Rural Partners Annual Summit in Prairie du Chien yet? The room block ...
03/30/2026

Have you reserved your room for the 2026 Wisconsin Rural Partners Annual Summit in Prairie du Chien yet? The room block and pricing end this Friday, April 3!

Waterfront Hotel 113 S Main St, Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin 53821
Call to reserve your room: 608-380-1021
Room Block - WI Rural Partner

Directly on the river, the Summit includes a tour of Prairie du Chien with stops at Villa Louis Historical Site, and so much more!

Oh, and make sure you register for the Summit too! Exhibit and sponsorship opportunities available!
https://www.wiruralpartners.org/Rural-Summit

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113 South Main St.
Prairie Du Chien, WI
53821

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 3pm

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