Officials credit increased public trust in the Dunn County's Law Enforcement Deflection and Diversion program, a joint effort with the city of Menomonie intended to keep people out of the criminal justice system, for the program's explosive growth in 2025.
On Saturday, Aug. 8, the annual Yellowstone Trail Heritage Day will celebrate the historic Yellowstone Trail in Hudson and across St. Croix County. Auto enthusiasts and history lovers are in for a treat with three different car shows and history displays.
High school football begins next week and many local teams will have new lineups in their conferences. Here is what to know.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation's Division of Motor Vehicles has reminded potential voters that they will need to show an approved ID to vote in the upcoming election season. The valid forms of identification include driver's licenses, ID cards, passports, and student IDs at an ac…
Christian music festival OneFest returns to the Chippewa Valley Music Festival Grounds in Cadott July 31 to Aug. 2.
University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic has been named a Military Friendly® School for the 17th consecutive year, continuing its long tradition of serving the military community.
Being in a choir is about more than just a performance. It’s a chance to challenge yourself, connect with fellow music enthusiasts, and experience the joy of collective singing. Choirs foster a sense of community, discipline, and artistic fulfillment that few other activities can match. Chor…
Farmers, crop advisers and agricultural professionals are invited to attend the Nitrogen and Soil Management Field Day on Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Dunn County Demonstration Farm, 640 Stokke Parkway, Menomonie.
Early in the morning on one of the hottest days of the summer, University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic biology Associate Professor Keith Gilland and students Abi Cherry and Norah Shires trekked to the mouth of Galloway Creek, where it meets the Red Cedar River in Menomonie.
Pablo Center at the Confluence in Eau Claire is continuing to build Season 9: On the Rise with the announcement of its latest wave of performances, highlighted by the introduction of the organization's first-ever Broadway subscription. The announcement made on July 21 adds Broadway blockbust…
Through a collaboration with Sierra Space, a leading defense-tech space company, University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic students are validating critical systems that may be part of missions that return humanity to the moon.
People attending the Dunn County Fair – which they have done since 1885 -- will find more entertainment, food, music and family fun than ever.
RiverFest a “Party with a Purpose” invites you to join the celebration of the St. Croix River on July 22-25 in Hudson. While the goal of RiverFest is to get people out to enjoy the river, the purpose for the celebration is to build awareness of the river, our environment and the need to pres…
On Friday, July 17 at 6 p.m., Castlerock Museum in Alma will be holding another Dungeons & Dragons event.
Kids From Wisconsin will perform a free show July 23 at 6 p.m. at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Melvin Wall Amphitheatre outdoor stage. This will mark the group’s 51st appearance at UW-RF since forming in 1969. The show is open to the public.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UW-Madison Extension will host a beef cow-calf workshop Tuesday, July 28, at 6 p.m. at Starck Century Farm near Cadott.
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…
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 …
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