For the fifth consecutive year, University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic has earned a spot among the upper ranks of the 2026 Best for Vets Colleges list by Military Times for its high level of services for veterans, active military members and their families.
The American Red Cross asks donors to go for a spin and help save lives by giving blood or platelets in November. The last two months of the year can be a challenge for many donors trying to juggle regular donation appointments with packed schedules full of seasonal activities and holiday pl…
The Chippewa Valley Veterans Tribute Foundation invites veterans, families and the community to its annual Veterans Day program and new Legacy Stone dedication on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 2 p.m. at the Chippewa Valley Veterans Tribute in River Prairie Park in Altoona.
The husband-and-wife team of Dr. Joel Charles and Dr. Phoebe Devitt is bringing direct primary care to Viroqua with Meadowlark Family Medicine.
On Nov. 23, Health Dunn Right will host a community Deer Donation Event this fall to support local food access and promote a healthy deer population in Dunn County. Hunters are encouraged to donate unprocessed, legally harvested deer for pick‑up at Dunn County Fish and Game, 1600 Pine Ave, M…
Play comes naturally to children – it’s often called the language of childhood – and it can be used to express a range of ideas and emotions that kids don’t otherwise have the vocabulary to articulate.
Dunn County 4-H welcomes Bridget Totzke, their new AmeriCorps member. While working in the Dunn County Extension office, she plans to host several programs throughout the year to promote 4-H and bring the community together! When Totzke wrote about her new position in the November Dunn Count…
Pablo Center at the Confluence in Eau Claire is excited to announce the 2026–2027 lineup of its 715 Series, featuring seven performances that celebrate talented musicians, local connections and the joy of experiencing live music up close.
The Dunn County Board of Supervisors is considering a 2027 budget that would reduce a property owner's county tax rate by more than 6 percent.
OakLeaf Medical Network has named Jeff Tucker chief executive officer. Tucker began his role Sept. 28, bringing more than 35 years of healthcare experience and a career focused on physician partnerships, independent practice leadership and access to care.
The Chippewa Valley Technical College District Board approved the College’s 2026-2027 fiscal year tax rate and levy on Wednesday, with the tax rate decreasing to approximately 62 cents per $1,000 of property value.
Boyceville sophomore Jaycie Oberle finished third at Saturday’s Division 3 state cross country championships in Wisconsin Rapids.
Photos from Saturday’s WIAA State Cross Country Championships in Wisconsin Rapids. Chippewa Falls, Menomonie, Bloomer, Cadott, Stanley-Boyd and Boyceville were among the teams in action.
University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic is making the pathway for transfer students to a polytechnic degree even easier and more attractive.
For its November concerts, The Menomonie Singers will delve into the subject of “Wonder” via the music of choral composers such as Elaine Hagenberg, Anton Armstrong, David Dickau, Dan Davison, Moses Hogan, Glenn McClure and Kim Arneson. The choir, under the direction of Brian Klein, will per…
One of the Midwest’s most successful department stores – Von Maur – recently recognized the American Marketing Association and Business Sales Team student organizations at UW-Stout Polytechnic for their innovative store concept, Simple just Works.
WESTconsin Credit Union is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as a winner for the 2026 Excellence Awards by McLean & Company, a leading HR research and advisory firm. WESTconsin has been named a winner in the Employee Listening Excellence Award category.
Building on more than 30 years of proven results – including creating or retaining more than 34,000 jobs and generating $8.9 billion in economic impact while serving more than 575 manufacturers annually – the Wisconsin Manufacturing Outreach Center at University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechni…
Students in a University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic interior design course are helping the Menomonie Public Library reimagine its interior space to meet the changing wants and needs of library patrons.
The Dunn County Board of Supervisors is considering a new 20-year comprehensive plan that would establish a long-term framework to guide future development, farmland preservation, housing, transportation and natural resource protection over the next two decades.
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.
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.
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…
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