The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service reports that the weather pattern of patchy, light precipitation and above-average temperatur…
I was on the Dunn County land records site last week, looking at the lot that Stepping Stones’ main building sits on at 1602 Stout Road in Men…
Did you know the United States Department of Agriculture recommends 3 servings of dairy every day?
Every two years, the state budget process gives us an opportunity to reimagine our commitment to public education. Governor Evers’s proposed b…
Despite the coronavirus limiting many activities, Dunn County youth continue to do amazing things, and the Menomonie Optimist Club continues t…
Parenting is never easy. Parents are juggling the effects of a global pandemic, virtual school, and the changing of the weather. It is a hard …
Sending a request to the Dept. of Public Instruction (DPI) recently I wanted to find out how many school district referenda were scheduled for…
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On April 13th the Wisconsin Department of Health Services declared a statewide emergency—ensuring that $70 million per month in federal fundin…
As we age, how we take care of our bodies becomes more vital not only to health, but to our quality of life. Being physically active and maint…
“As a deer longs for flowing streams, so my soul longs for you, O God” Ps. 42:1
With shots going in arms and COVID rates going down, we are looking optimistically to days when the majority of our volunteers will work besid…
One thing I have seen this winter is that miracles don’t just happen. They are created.
Among the thirty or so children who came up to the chancel every Sunday for the children’s moment in the last church I served, there was a lit…
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. This year’s theme is “Know Your Worth.”
Whether you’re interested in dairy production, livestock production, or farm management, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Exten…
In late December 2019, a friend and I were walking down a hall at work, chatting about all that was happening in the world—how turbulent it wa…
As the largest youth leadership program in the nation, 4-H has had to re-evaluate how to “do” 4-H in a world where participants mostly cannot …
In a July column in the Dunn County News, I detailed our plans for a safe return to UW-Stout for students, faculty, and staff. As the semester…
I’ve been reading-up on the history of Stepping Stones lately. Did you know that we had a shelter program well before we opened up our food pa…
Christmas is just around the corner. After that, New Year’s Day. A day for making new year’s resolutions. It seems every year the popular reso…
Do you remember the last time you opened the fridge door to look for those tomatoes you bought not too long ago? Then you spot them: mushed an…
The winter season is a beautiful time of year to enjoy a warm hearty meal and to curl up with a blanket. Have you ever noticed that your diet …
From socially distanced dining areas to online learning, life as a UW-Stout Blue Devil is not what it used to be. COVID-19 has turned everyone…
As I reflect on the coming holiday season, I know this Thanksgiving will be different for most this year, including my own family. Celebration…
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In many ways, Stepping Stones will never change. It will always exist to provide assistance to those in need. It will always rely on the engag…
