Plover, wi is our Area

The story of Plover, Wisconsin, is one of constant reinvention—a village that refused to stay "dissolved" and instead chose to grow. To look at Plover in 2040 is to see the result of a sixty-year sprint that transformed a quiet potato-farming portage into a high-tech, green-energy hub.

Plover began as a place of transit. In the mid-1800s, it was the "Portage of the Ouisconsin," the first seat of government for Portage County. But as the railroad favored nearby Stevens Point, Plover faded, officially dissolving its village status not once, but twice. It wasn’t until 1971 that the modern Village of Plover was finally reborn.

What followed was a masterclass in "The Pivot." While other Midwestern towns struggled, Plover leaned into its strengths: massive food processing and a strategic location along I-39. By the early 2000s, it had become the retail heart of the county with Crossroads Commons, while the Little Plover River became a symbol of the village’s commitment to balancing industry with nature.

As we look back from the future, the mid-2020s were the true turning point. In 2025, Plover was a bustling community of 13,500 people, but it was preparing for something much larger.

• The Vista Sands Era: The launch of the Vista Sands Solar Farm in 2025—one of the largest solar projects in state history—cemented Plover’s new identity. Thousands of acres of traditional farmland began "harvesting the sun," generating over 1.3 gigawatts of power.
• Infrastructure for the Future: This era saw the construction of the new $23 million public safety campus, featuring a standalone police station and a renovated fire department to accommodate a growing population that was quickly approaching the 15,000 mark.
• Residential Booms: Subdivisions like Harvest Acres and Lexington Place filled with new families, driven by a shift toward more affordable, high-density housing options that the Village Board pioneered in 2025.

By 2040, the Plover you see is a "Smart Village." The population has stabilized at approximately 15,000 residents, but its economic footprint has tripled.