Good morning, Logan.

Utah State University has launched a center designed to boost rural economic growth by uniting workforce training, digital access, and tech innovation, and USU Extension Professor Paul Hill will lead the initiative & combine ongoing projects for a unified strategic approach.

USU ecologists commented on the lethal removal of three wolves west of Avon that was confirmed by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and the Department of Agriculture and Food three days ago.

Their review addresses local wildlife management practices.

A legislative audit says the university must change its financial oversight after finding missteps like a contract spanning many years without proper bidding and a costly hire with ties to leadership.

The report was given to the legislature and calls for strict reforms (26 recommendations) starting immediately.

Utah State University (USU) launches a three-year training program to build a statewide network of Dementia Resource Ambassadors that will help families affected by dementia connect with essential support.

The program will train ambassadors to expand resource access across the state.

Due to uncooperative weather, the first day of Logan’s skijoring event was canceled, but the Saturday race is still planned for today (participants should check with organizers for updates).

Gallery Art Class

6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Logan Gallery — $10 pass or $15 drop-in — Explore new art mediums weekly in a supportive and creative environment.

Live Model Drawing Class

6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Logan Gallery — Free to attend — A community-driven class to refine your artistic technique with a professional model.

Daddy-Daughter Dance

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Box Elder County Fairgrounds — Ticket info not provided — Celebrate a special evening for fathers and daughters with music and dance.

Speed-Dating in Logan

7-9 p.m. — Home Range Brewing — Ticket required — Connect with genuine people in a casual setting at this almost-Valentine’s event.

A Celtic Celebration Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Daines Concert Hall — Tickets available — Experience the charm and mysticism of Celtic music with AFCO, soprano Alex Sharpe, and violinist Máiréad Nesbitt.

Weekly Gallery Art Class in Logan

6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Logan Gallery — $10 with a pass, $15 drop-in — Explore new art mediums and styles in a welcoming environment.

HackUSU 2026

3-7 p.m. — Huntsman Hall — $15 — Experience 24 hours of creativity and competition with industry professionals in a fun and inclusive hackathon.