Biology and environmental science faculty, university students and high school students ventured into the marshes, creeks and wetlands surrounding University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic and the Menomonie area this summer to understand and strengthen the health of the Red Cedar Watershed.
- For the Dunn County News
FEMA and Chippewa County officials invite residents to join the open house in Chippewa Falls or via Zoom on Wednesday, July 15, from 4 to 7 p.m. to learn about flood risk and flood insurance after the release of preliminary flood maps.
- Dunn County 4-H
Attending camp gives many young people a chance to grow. Dunn County 4-H offered two types of opportunities for its members to go to “camp” this summer.
- Todd Krysiak | River Valley Media Group
The River Valley Region has had a few days of sunshine to dry out after a wet weekend, but more storms may be on the way.
- For the Dunn County News
UW-Madison Extension will host a beef cow-calf workshop Tuesday, July 28, at 6 p.m. at Starck Century Farm near Cadott.
- University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic
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…
- For the Dunn County News
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…
- Gavin Michaelson | River Valley Media Group
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.
- Dunn County
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.
- University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic
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.
- For the Dunn County News
Farmers, crop advisors, and conservation professionals are invited to attend a Nitrogen and Soil Management Field Day on July 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Lambalot Acres Field Site, located at 44.651429, -91.215995.
- University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic
A cybersecurity training platform developed by University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic faculty has won a high-stakes, Pentagon-sponsored competition and will now serve as a blueprint for scalable cybersecurity learning nationwide.
- Saskia Hatvany | River Valley Media Group
Discover the story of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, their traditions, and how they adapt to changing times in a modern world.
- American Red Cross
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.
- University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic
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…
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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…

