Outside Madison’s Wingra School on a sunny fall afternoon, Ho-Chunk artist and horticulturist Lightning New Rider was busy measuring canvas and preparing twine.

He was there to help the students refurbish the school’s ciiporoke, a Ho-Chunk structure made with bent tree saplings tied together to make a frame and often covered with natural materials like birch tree bark or woven mats — or, in this case, canvas.

Cinnamon rolls are a sweet addition to any breakfast, and, in fact, are great to eat at any time of day. Although I enjoy the traditional cinnamon rolls served warm with a glaze, sometimes I also enjoy them cold with cream cheese frosting.

FRIDAY, DEC. 5

KESHENA: Native American Artist Arts and Crafts Sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Historic Preservation Culture Museum, W3426 County Road VV. Beadwork, paintings, earrings, woodcarvings, baskets, beaded dream catchers, moccasins, mittens, doll clothes, scarves, regalia, quilts and more.

WITTENBERG: Christmas Craft and Bake Sale, 3-8 p.m., WOWSPACE, 114 W. Vinal St. Tree lighting 7 p.m.

Names of students named to the first quarter honor roll for the 2025-26 school year in the Suring School District have been announced.

High School

Highest Honors

Seniors: Ginger E. Gerndt, Karissa L. Hischke, Gwendalin S. Konop, Garret L. Peters, Morgan E. Suring.

Juniors: Aleena L. Broetzman, Paige A. Pommerich, Grant D. Thomson.

Online sales platforms get more popular every year, but many consumers are still unaware of the unique risks online shopping can present or do not know how to shop online safely.

During the busy holiday season, e-commerce can be a convenient and time-saving option for consumers buying gifts for their friends and loved ones.

UW-Whitewater

The following local students are among the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater scholarship recipients receiving financial awards for the 2025-26 academic year

Evan Yuma, Oconto Falls, who is studying Finance, won the Karl E Fraedrich-Admissions and Chancellor Scholars.

Lauren Brovold, Bonduel, who is studying marketing, won the Rising Warhawk Scholarship.