Robert “Rick” Bolin September 26, 1934 - December 8, 2025 Robert “Rick” Royal Bolin, 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2025 in Menomonie, WI after a life full of love, humor and family. He loved to share stories from his life, drop sarcastic one-liners, and regularly used “Rick-isms." He was born to Royal and Hazel (Sundquist) Bolin on September 26, 1934 in Ashland, WI and grew up in Washburn, WI. He graduated from Washburn High School, where he starred in foo

The Menomonie High School boys soccer program held its first-ever Multicultural Night on Tuesday, October 7th, transforming a home game into a celebration of diversity, unity, and community pride. The event highlighted the wide range of cultural backgrounds represented on the team and throughout Menomonie, while sending a message of inclusion, understanding, and pride. The current roster includes players whose families represent a wide range of countries and cultural backgrou

On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at approximately 3:01 p.m., the Menomonie Police Department was dispatched to 2107 Stout Street, the Hampton Inn and Suites, in the City of Menomonie, for a report of a guest who stated they believed there was a bomb in their vehicle. Officers responded to secure the area and requested the Menomonie Fire Department stage in the area. Through the course of the investigation, it was determined that there was no bomb in the vehicle, no threat was pr

Thank You for an Incredible Shop with a Cop! This weekend, 26 children joined local law enforcement for our Cops 4 Kids: Shop with a Cop! This event is a meaningful tradition that helps kids build positive, trusting relationships with officers through connection, kindness, and shared experience. Shop with a Cop is designed for children who may have had difficult or traumatic experiences involving law enforcement. These events give them the chance to meet officers in a calm, s

Robin S. Johnson, age 57, of Menomonie, WI, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, WI. Born on March 15, 1968, to Gary and Nancy (Salaway) Schroeder in Menomonie, Robin grew up with a heart full of kindness, warmth, and compassion. Her positive spirit touched countless lives, and she will be remembered for the joy she brought to everyone she met. Robin began her career at Menomonie Daycare in 198

Betty J. Hunter, age 95 passed away December 12, 2025 at the Neighbors of Dunn County in Menomonie, WI. Betty was born on July 24, 1930, in Spring Valley, Wisconsin, to Frank Wilk Sr. and Celia (Colburn) Wilk. She grew up in the Spring Valley area and graduated in 1949 from Spring Valley High School. On February 2, 1952, Betty was united in marriage to Neal Hunter Sr. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Spring Valley, Wisconsin. Together they raised five children. Betty and Ne

𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐰𝐚𝐲’𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄! A fully updated schedule with detailed nightly information — including Farm Night, Military Night, Heroes Night, Kids Night, and more — will be released this spring. As always, all dates and events are subject to change. From the Red Cedar Speedway Facebook page .

Logterman’s design inspired by adventures with family dog By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – With a design inspired by her adventures with her black lab, Max, UW-Stout studio art major Jaelyn Logterman won the 2026 Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission pass design contest , recently announced by the state’s Department of Natural Resources. “It is a privilege to know that my artwork will be displayed on a great deal of vehicles across Wisconsin,” Logterman

The Community Foundation of Dunn County (CFDC) is currently accepting grant applications from Dunn County area nonprofits, government organizations, and community groups that support the betterment of Dunn County. Eligible areas of interest include the arts, culture, health, heritage, the environment, recreation, education, basic human needs, and other civic initiatives. The deadline to apply is Sunday, February 1, 2026, by 5 pm . Community Impact Grants allow organizations i

Mitchel Peterson of Menomonie prepares a drone for flight | submitted photo A blanket of snow covers Leffel Roots Apple Orchard just south of Eau Claire, but that doesn’t mean Chippewa Valley Technical College drone students’ work is done. Throughout the fall, a group of students traveled to the quaint orchard in Eau Claire County, where hands-on learning met real-world agricultural needs. The partnership provides students with practical experience in collecting and processin