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…
A Menomonie man died in a two-vehicle crash Sept. 29 on Highway 12/29 in the town of Elk Mound.
Photos from Tuesday’s Chippewa Falls cross country invitational at Lake Wissota Golf Course. Menomonie was among the other teams in action.
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.
A rainy Maple Leaf Parade forecast from earlier in the week has been revised to partly cloudy and dry weather through early Saturday afternoon.
The Menomonie Art Music Society will present another fall recital on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 2 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 910 9th St. East, Menomonie.
On Sept. 22, the U.S. Postal Service announced the recommended mailing and shipping dates for the 2026 holiday season.
University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic placed among the 25 top regional public universities in the Midwest as well as the in top 20 “Best Value” public universities in the region, according to the latest rankings by U.S. News & World Report.
University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic has opened the 2026-27 fall semester with some of the strongest enrollment growth among its peers across the Universities of Wisconsin, once again demonstrating the draw of a polytechnic education.
Photos from Tuesday's Cadott cross country invitational at Whispering Pines Golf Course in Cadott. McDonell, Stanley-Boyd and Elk Mound were among the other teams in action.
A Wisconsin State Patrol trooper was severely injured the morning of Monday, Sept. 21 after falling from a bridge in Dunn County while assisting in a vehicle chase.
Photos from Monday’s CloverCroix Conference girls golf meet hosted at Whispering Pines Golf Course in Cadott. Bloomer, Stanley-Boyd and Colfax/Elk Mound were among the teams in action.
On Saturday, Sept 26, and Sunday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, Castlerock Museum in Alma, Wisconsin will hold its annual From Forest to Furniture event.
The Community Foundation of Dunn County is now accepting applications for its annual Teacher Mini-Grant Program, open to faculty and staff across Dunn County school districts, including Boyceville, Colfax, Elk Mound and Menomonie. Both public and private schools are eligible to apply.
From canvases featuring a cast of hybrid creatures, weeping figures and antlered beings to a theatrical performance cast representing tragic Greek and Roman mythological characters. An exhibition offering a behind-the-scenes look at the regional underground music scene, as well as civic, fre…
House Calls of Menomonie Inc. has completed its first leadership transition in more than 20 years.
Dunn County will hold its annual Clean Sweep hazardous waste collection on Thursday, Sept. 24, to give residents a safe way to dispose of unwanted household chemicals.
The Women's Giving Circle, a giving group supported by the Community Foundation of Dunn County, will host its Fall Gala on Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Jake's Supper Club in Menomonie. The event, themed "Building Resilience, Inspiring Impact," marks the group's final gathering of th…
Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce McKenna Diermeier of Elk Mound graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in the spring of 2026.
It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University congratulates the following students on being named to the summer 2026 dean's list. The summer terms run from May to August.
Photos from Tuesday’s Big Rivers Conference girls golf meet hosted by Eau Claire Memorial at Wild Ridge Golf Course in Eau Claire. Chippewa Falls and Menomonie were among the teams in action.
The Red Cedar Sounds Chorus of Sweet Adelines International will present their annual Harvest of Harmony Fall Show, “From Sea to Shining Sea,” Saturday, Oct. 3, at 2 p.m.
Discover the story of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, their traditions, and how they adapt to changing times in a modern world.
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