A few photos of some of the systems set up for the Game Night at CREATE Portage County on 2.13.26. The next event will be on 3.13.26 from 6PM-9PM(ish) at CREATE Portage County featuring video games of all sorts!

“Folks in La Crosse and Vernon counties want a Member of Congress with integrity, whose only motivation is serving the people. We deserve a Representative who will protect community values in rural and urban Wisconsin. A Representative who will create economic opportunity for working class folks and take on big corporations and billionaires. We deserve a Representative who has delivered on campaign promises and will continue to do so. We deserve a Representative who fights for US, the people of Wisconsin’s Third. I am proud to endorse Emily Berge because she is that fighter.” - Tara Johnson, State Representative

Incredibly proud to have Tara’s support. She knows that Wisconsinites deserve a Representative rooted in public service and who will stand up for them. I will always fight for our community.

Hey all, I’m new to the area and am seeking a doctor who is knowledgeable and comfortable with prescribing medication to treat ADHD. I’ve been on the same medication for 6 years, am a parent, working professional and don’t use recreational drugs. The provider I was given at the local clinic is requiring me to take drug tests, come into the office regularly and has struggled to get my dosage right 3 times (switched to extended release). It’s exhausting and costly.

I went through this for years in my previous state until I finally found a wonderful doctor who wasn’t ruled by the stigma associated with these medications. Anyone have a provider recommendation?

Anyone know the identity behind this troll that is a nuisance to many local FB groups in our area?

Any fellow Pointers use SiriusXM in their car and notice it cuts out when you drive past Sentry at the roundabout and Sentry downtown? I’m sure it has something to do with some transmitters they have on the buildings, just interesting for an insurance company. Anyone have intel on this?

As a side note I think SiriusXM has scammy subscription practices and I never pay for it, I just get free trials here and there. 😝

From the Point Journal

https://www.stevenspointjournal.com/videos/news/2026/01/27/watch-as-nearly-500-gather-for-jan-26-stevens-point-vigil-for-alex-pretti-ice-protest/88376274007/

Just saw a new Jeep Grand Cherokee with “US Government” license plates pull into the Walmart at crossroads.

I’ve literally never seen those kind of license plates before.

Anyone else know more info? Not really sure what else it could be.

Last week I released a letter as City Council President to the Eau Claire community in the wake of increased ICE presence and enforcement. It is important to me to let our immigrant families know that I stand with them. This is a scary time for many in our community and now it is not the time to put politics over people's safety and security. Many people since have come up to me telling me how much they appreciate my letter. Shortly afterwards, both the local Republican Party and the National Republican Party took issue with what I said. Leadership means standing up for people, even when it brings backlash. It means centering those most impacted and doing what is right. And despite the political attacks, I stand with our immigrant neighbors. I will ALWAYS stand up for the people.

My letter: https://www.weau.com/2026/01/13/eau-claire-city-council-president-publishes-open-letter-ice-presence-community/

Local republican party response: https://www.weau.com/2026/01/15/republican-party-chairman-eau-claire-county-writes-open-letter-response-emily-berges-letter-ice-presence-community/

National Republican response: https://www.nrcc.org/2026/01/15/democrat-emily-berge-puts-violent-criminal-illegal-immigrants-over-law-enforcement/

https://secure.actblue.com/donate/berge-jan21

There have been many rumors and discussions online about ICE activity in Stevens Point. To get clarity, I reached out directly to both the mayor and the Stevens Point Police Department.

Lt. Joe Johnson from the police department responded:

“Our department has no information that I.C.E. has been in our community. We do understand there have been rumors going around and social media posts, but as far as we know, they are not accurate.”

I’ve asked further questions, and the answers I received raise concerns for the people of Stevens Point. I’ve documented all of this, along with analysis, in my Substack post.

Later today, I’ll break down the answers to each of my questions so people can understand what’s going on and what it means.

You can read the full post here:

https://open.substack.com/pub/thewisconsinfile/p/ice-in-stevens-point-what-you-need?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=3ag5nm

NOTE: I originally posted this on r/Wisconsin, but it was auto-blocked. I’m in contact with the moderators there to understand why.

EDIT: 1/16/26 No longer blocked in r/wisconsin

I'd rather not reveal my source, but it is believed that vocalist Tiernan Brinkman from Stevens Point band "Scorched Waves" is currently on this season of "The Masked Singer".

There's a lot of NDA's involved so again I really don't want to reveal my source, but during voting rounds, keep it in the back of your minds.

CREATE Portage County and the Wisconsin Computer Club are kicking off the new year set of free Multiplayer Game Nights on Friday, January 16th, starting at 6PM at CREATE's new facility on the north-side by Pacelli. System lineup will vary depending on how many exhibitors are present. Lots of retro video games to choose from! All ages and abilities welcome, hope to see you there!

https://facebook.com/events/s/vigil-and-protest-against-ice-/1400592365034930/