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Another round of severe storms possible Thursday in River Valley Region

Another round of severe storms possible Thursday in River Valley Region

  • Todd Krysiak | River Valley Media Group

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.

Menomonie, Elk Mound baseball seasons end in sectional finals

Menomonie, Elk Mound baseball seasons end in sectional finals

  • Brandon Berg | River Valley Media Group

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.

Menomonie girls track and field brings home three Division 1 state championships

Menomonie girls track and field brings home three Division 1 state championships

  • Brandon Berg | River Valley Media Group

The Menomonie girls track and field team captured three Division 1 state championships this past weekend.

Dunn County 4-H in Action: 4-H club places flags on veterans’ graves

Dunn County 4-H in Action: 4-H club places flags on veterans’ graves

  • Dunn County 4-H

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…

New kayak rentals arrive at Lake Hallie

New kayak rentals arrive at Lake Hallie

  • For the Dunn County News

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…

Chicken dinner to benefit The Menomonie Singers

Chicken dinner to benefit The Menomonie Singers

  • For the Dunn County News

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…

Trump vows in Chippewa Falls to end war in Iran 'one way or the other'

Trump vows in Chippewa Falls to end war in Iran 'one way or the other'

  • Gavin Michaelson | River Valley Media Group

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.

Community foundation grant applications due Aug. 1

Community foundation grant applications due Aug. 1

    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…

    IN PHOTOS: WIAA Division 2-3 State Track and Field Championships 6-5-26

    IN PHOTOS: WIAA Division 2-3 State Track and Field Championships 6-5-26

      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.

      Wisconsin State Patrol plans aerial enforcement in Dunn County June 9

      Wisconsin State Patrol plans aerial enforcement in Dunn County June 9

        Wisconsin State Patrol pilots are scheduled to keep an eye out for traffic violations from the air next week.

        IN PHOTOS: WIAA Division 1 State Track and Field Championships 6-5-26

        IN PHOTOS: WIAA Division 1 State Track and Field Championships 6-5-26

          Photos from Friday’s Division 1 WIAA State Track and Field Championships at Veterans Memorial Complex in La Crosse. Chippewa Falls and Menomonie were among the teams in action.

          Chippewa County Farmer Appreciation Dinner celebrates 56 years

          Chippewa County Farmer Appreciation Dinner celebrates 56 years

          • Dunn County News Staff

          The Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce invites the community to celebrate local agriculture at the 56th annual Farmer Appreciation Dinner, taking place Wednesday, June 24, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds.

          As fuel and fertilizer costs soar, Wisconsin farmers feel squeezed

          As fuel and fertilizer costs soar, Wisconsin farmers feel squeezed

          • Gavin Michaelson | River Valley Media Group

          Family farms in Wisconsin are struggling with rising fuel and fertilizer costs due to the war in Iran. Farmers are facing increased costs for fuel and fertilizer, which has left a dent in their pocketbooks.

          Annual Flag Day ceremony planned in Menomonie

          Annual Flag Day ceremony planned in Menomonie

          • For the Dunn County News

          The Community Foundation of Dunn County and Downtown Menomonie, Inc. will co-host their annual Flag Day ceremony on Sunday, June 14, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Dunn County Veterans Memorial, located at 201 6th Avenue East in Menomonie. The event is free and open to the public, with no RSVP required.

          New outdoor recreation plan aims to foster local business

          New outdoor recreation plan aims to foster local business

          • For the Dunn County News

          A first-of-its-kind Regional Outdoor Recreation Plan for West Central Wisconsin has been officially approved, marking a major milestone in efforts to grow the region’s outdoor economy, enhance quality of life, and position rural communities as premier outdoor-recreation destinations.

          Alma’s Fire in the Shire event is June 6

          Alma’s Fire in the Shire event is June 6

          • Dunn County News Staff

          Visit Alma, Wisconsin, Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Castlerock Museum’s annual Fire in the Shire event, a citywide celebration of all things medieval.

          See which Dunn County athletes qualified for state track and field championships

          See which Dunn County athletes qualified for state track and field championships

          • Brandon Berg | River Valley Media Group

          Check out this year’s qualifiers from the Dunn County area for next weekend’s WIAA state track and field championships in La Crosse.

          River Valley Region weekend to be warm

          River Valley Region weekend to be warm

          • For the Tribune

          It’s gonna continue to feel like summer this weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

          Former athletics director Naatz receives WIAC Special Recognition Award

          Former athletics director Naatz receives WIAC Special Recognition Award

          • For the Dunn County News

          Duey Naatz and Barry Schockmel have received the WIAC Special Recognition Award from the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

          Warm and sunny outlook for weekend

          Warm and sunny outlook for weekend

          • For the Tribune

          It’s shaping up to be a beautiful weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

          Stout’s Payton Dolecki earns NFCA Division III Gold Glove Award

          Stout’s Payton Dolecki earns NFCA Division III Gold Glove Award

          • Casey Parrott University of Wisconsin-Stout

          University of Wisconsin-Stout centerfielder Payton Dolecki has been named the recipient of the 2026 NFCA NCAA Division III Gold Glove Award.

          River Valley Region’s summer temps to continue

          River Valley Region’s summer temps to continue

          • For the Tribune

          Sunny Thursday, with a high near 82. East wind around 6 mph.

          UW‑Stout engineering students build toy tractor assembly line for area kids

          UW‑Stout engineering students build toy tractor assembly line for area kids

          • Abbey Goers University of Wisconsin–Stout

          While Wisconsin farmers are out in their tractors preparing their fields, engineering students at UW-Stout have designed a portable manufacturing cell – a semi-automated assembly machine – to produce

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