The American Red Cross urges people to leave a lasting impact by giving blood or platelets now. Donors of all blood types, especially those with type O blood, are needed to keep the blood supply steady ahead of the holiday rush.
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- Wisconsin Department of Justice
The Wisconsin Department of Justice on Oct. 21 announced that this upcoming Saturday, Oct. 24, is National Drug Take Back Day. There are 136 events planned across Wisconsin this Saturday, with 239 participating law enforcement agencies, where Wisconsinites are encouraged to dispose of unwant…
- Gavin Michaelson | River Valley Media Group
Democrat Rebecca Cooke’s campaign for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District seat is moving full steam ahead as she prepares to face Rep. Derrick Van Orden on November 3. This is how she is spending her time on the campaign trail.
- Angie Cina | River Valley Media Group
Country Jam USA in Eau Claire has locked in its main stage three-day lineup for 2027, and it features a roster of country icons, ‘90s legends and chart-topping trailblazers.
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For the Dunn County News
The Chippewa, Dunn and Eau Claire chapters of Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation and Wisconsin Farmers Union will host a candidate town hall at the town of Elk Mound Town Hall, N6299 906th St., from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27.
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For the Dunn County News
On Saturday, Oct. 24, at 2 p.m., Castlerock museum volunteer Luke Kramer will explore the origins of several classic movie monsters including vampires, werewolves, witches and more. With Halloween around the corner, it’s a great opportunity to learn more about some of the holiday’s most icon…
- University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic
Minnesota high school students now have a streamlined route to pursuing a polytechnic education thanks to University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic’s new Minnesota Guaranteed Admission program.
Minnesota high school students now have a streamlined route to pursuing a polytechnic education thanks to University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic’s new Minnesota Guaranteed Admission program.
October is Family History Month. The River Falls Public Library, in conjunction with the St. Croix Valley Genealogical Society, will offer a free workshop on Oct. 22 for patrons to learn about their family history.
WESTconsin Credit Union is offering $500 scholarships for up to 30 high school seniors of the Class of 2027 as part of its Student Scholarship Program. The goal is to award two scholarships in each community served by a WESTconsin office. These areas include Altoona, Amery, Baldwin, Barron, …
The game’s afoot at UW-Stout Polytechnic’s 2026 homecoming, Thursday, Oct. 15, to Sunday, Oct. 18. With a Clue-based weekend theme, alumni, students, supporters and community members anticipate the annual parade and football game on Saturday.
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Ann Lee
Dunn County 4-H Assistant Educator
The community recognizes the important work that Dunn County 4-H does. On Sept. 24, the Dunn County 4-H Leaders Council received a $2,500 grant from the Community Foundation of Dunn County for the Dunn, Eau Claire and Chippewa County 4-H Art U program.
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Dunn County News staff
The Menomonie Area Chamber & Visitor Center will be relocating to City Hall in November.
- University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic
Menomonie Market Food Co-op has seen a boost in guests recently after launching an animated commercial on social media, promoting its $6 Monday Value Meals. Available at both the Menomonie and Eau Claire locations, the meals provide a healthy, affordable option with fresh, local ingredients,…
More than 1,500 students earned scholarships from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for the 2026-27 academic year.
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Alyssa Van Duyse
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Each year, Chippewa Valley Technical College offers free services to veterans during the Give Vets a Smile one-day event. This year, the college welcomes veterans to campus from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, to receive these free services.
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For the Dunn County News
The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with WEAU 13 News, will host a candidate forum featuring the two major-party candidates for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District on Tuesday, Oct. 20.
- Claudia Levens Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Wisconsin State Patrol trooper who was severely injured after falling from a Dunn County bridge during a vehicle chase died on Oct. 2, according to Wisconsin's Department of Transportation
- University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic
At University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic’s University Archives and Area Research Center, thousands of handwritten records, such as genealogical surname cards, court files and naturalization documents, hold decades of regional history that are effectively locked away in cursive scripts th…
- Angie Cina | River Valley Media Group
A Menomonie man died in a two-vehicle crash Sept. 29 on Highway 12/29 in the town of Elk Mound.
- Brandon Berg | River Valley Media Group
Photos from Tuesday’s Chippewa Falls cross country invitational at Lake Wissota Golf Course. Menomonie was among the other teams in action.
- University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic
More than a decade of work by two University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic faculty members and their student researchers has led to a newly patented process that allows for the easy detection of an amino acid linked to multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and potentially cancer.
- Todd Krysiak | River Valley Media Group
A rainy Maple Leaf Parade forecast from earlier in the week has been revised to partly cloudy and dry weather through early Saturday afternoon.