From an artistic portrayal of the journey of Hmong refugees from Laos to Menomonie to an eye-catching image that captures the past, present and future of Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, students and staff members from University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic had key roles in a just-comp…
UW-Madison Extension will host a Cattle Feeders Field Day Tuesday, Aug. 4, offering practical strategies to improve cattle finishing operations during a time of strong cattle markets and tight production margins.
The Chippewa Valley Veterans Tribute Foundation invites the community to an evening of patriotism, reflection and celebration as they host a patriotic sing-along and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial unveiling. The event will take place Thursday, July 2, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the River Prairie …
Los Angeles-based Wisconsin filmmaker Nathan Deming believes that there is an immense, untapped wealth of authentic storytelling in his Midwestern home state, and his goal is to continue highlighting regional characters and communities that audiences instantly recognize.
The Dunn County Area Retired Educators’ Association will meet at the Menomonie Moose Lodge, 720 19th Ave., East, Monday, July 12, at noon. School supplies, and cash donations for supplies will be collected, to help Dunn County school students.
Every space has its own function, whether it’s an educational studio calling on students to advance their design skills and create a space optimal for learning, or a residential studio where they’re tasked with designing a cozy living room inviting friends to sit and stay awhile. For four da…
A motorcyclist died after a collision Friday afternoon with a semi-truck in Dunn County.
With summer in full swing, River Valley residents are spoiled with beaches across the region. Here are 10 beaches to visit for a day of swimming and sunbathing.
Wisconsin's tourism industry generated a record $27 billion in 2025, marking the fourth consecutive year of growth and record-breaking economic impact from tourism.
The Dunn County Board of Supervisors is considering plans for a new highway storage building and other improvements to address safety and other concerns at the county’s current facilities.
On a cloudy Tuesday morning, eight middle school Construction Pathways campers with University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic’s summer STEAM experience watched a crane lift an air conditioning unit onto the new Aspirus Clinic that is being built in Chippewa Falls.
Discover the story of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, their traditions, and how they adapt to changing times in a modern world.
The American Red Cross has an urgent need for donors and is counting on people to act now and book a time to give blood or platelets. Donors of all blood types and those giving platelets are needed to keep a strong supply of lifesaving blood products on hospital shelves into the summer.
In an international competition designed to celebrate the way print media brings people together across the globe, a team of University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic students won the coveted TAGA Student Choice Award at the 2026 Technical Association of the Graphic Arts, Helmut Kipphan Stud…
After two days of alerts from the National Weather Service in La Crosse about possible severe weather, Thursday again brings the potential for damaging storms to the River Valley Region.
Prolific postseason pushes for the Menomonie and Elk Mound baseball team ended just shy of the state tournament with sectional final losses on Tuesday afternoon.
The Menomonie girls track and field team captured three Division 1 state championships this past weekend.
4-H members make a difference in our community. In preparation for Memorial Day, members of the Little Elk Creek 4-H Club replaced flags and markers at the graves of veterans at Froens Cemetery. Dunn County 4-H staff are grateful to Nancy Quilling for coordinating the event, Eldon Hilson and…
A new outdoor recreation opportunity has arrived at Lake Hallie just in time to soak in the summer season. Self-service kayak rentals are now available at the Lake Hallie Boat Launch, located at 13136 30th Ave., Chippewa Falls. These rentals offer residents and visitors a convenient and acce…
The Menomonie Moose Lodge, known for holding chicken dinners to benefit local non-profits, will host The Menomonie Singers for their famous dinner on Saturday, July 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. All proceeds will go to Menomonie’s own community choir. Singer members of the choir will be on hand to se…
During a roundtable discussion with farmers and Wisconsin officials, US President Donald Trump said that the war in Iran would end "one way or the other" and that once it ends, fertilizer and fuel prices would decrease.
The Community Foundation of Dunn County is currently accepting grant applications from Dunn County area nonprofits, government organizations and community groups that support the betterment of Dunn County. Eligible areas of interest include the arts, culture, health, heritage, the environmen…
Photos from Friday’s Division 2-3 session of the WIAA State Track and Field Championships at Veterans Memorial Stadium in La Crosse. McDonell, Bloomer, Cadott, Stanley-Boyd, New Auburn, Elk Mound, Boyceville and Colfax were among the teams in action.
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