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Robert Wayne Thorson, age 82, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife Marie and their children. Born on August 10, 1943, to Carl and Frances Thorson, Robert lived a life defined by kindness, humility, and humor. After graduating from Alma High School, Robert served in the Army and held several roles before finding his longtime professional home at the Menomonie, WI Post Office. He spent many years there as a Rural Le

Ever wonder why some content gets noticed while other messages get lost? This SkillBooster session focuses on practical, real-world approaches to public relations (PR) and content creation designed for small teams, limited time, and crowded digital spaces. The session explores strategies that support clear, consistent storytelling across digital and social platforms. Content That Gets Attention -What helps content stand out in crowded feeds -Writing clear headlines and hooks

Rosemary F. Achenbach, age 92 of Durand, died Monday, January 5, 2026 at the Comforts of Home in Menomonie. Rosemary was born on December 19, 1933 in Durand. She was the daughter of Albert and Agnes (Anibas) Fedie. Rosemary grew up in the Town of Canton and graduated salutatorian of her class at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Lima. She married the love of her life, Patrick Achenbach on October 6, 1952 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Lima. After marriage they farmed and rai

Catch up on the latest local podcasts: Chamber Chatter The Menom Podcast Coffee at the Cottage Menomonie Talk Infinite Rabbit Hole Arbor on the Air Boys and Girls Club Podcast Keep up with what is happening at the Menomonie Public Library! Check out their January Newsletter . 50 years ago (1976)...

Saturday, February 7th at Kyote's Den - Help us create a safe, fun all-night celebration for the Class of 2026 Come join the fun of a puzzle competition and/or bingo. 8:30am-puzzle pick up $20 per person (4 person teams) 9-11am- puzzle competition 10:00am- chili feed $10 11:30am- bingo card pick up $20/ 10 games 12:00-3:00pm BINGO Basket Raffles Please purchase tickets with the following link: https://www.zeffy.com/.../2026-senior-lock-in-fundraiser Thank you for your support

A public hearing on Ordinance 2026-01 was held during the January 5, 2026, city council meeting. The ordinance amends portions of Title 10 of the city code regarding the definitions of warehousing and data centers, and establishes a new zoning classification, the I-4 Data Center Industrial District. Seven members of the public addressed the council, all speaking in favor of the ordinance. Under the current city code, data centers are included in the definition of “warehousing

Many Dunn County families want to have more books, and YOU can help! Did you know there is a free kids' book bin in the family waiting area? Recently Luisa (Dunn County Family Engagement and Relationships Educator) teamed up with our Dunn County Play Group and local libraries hoping to put free books in local laundromats. Please bring gently used or new children's books to the Extension Office on the 2nd floor of the government center. Board books for babies and toddlers seem

There is a lot happening with Dunn County 4-H! It has been a busy month for our Dunn County 4-H’ers. On Saturday, December 6, a group of 4-H’ers from Dunn County along with members from Chippewa and Eau Claire Counties participated in a Robotics Day at the University of Wisconsin-Stout at which, they were not only given a demonstration by the UW-Stout Robotics Team and a tour of the campus, but they had the opportunity to work in teams to build and program robots to compete a

Parents, caregivers, and professionals across Western Wisconsin are invited to join attendees from across the state for the 2026 Raising Wisconsin’s Children Conference - a free, virtual event hosted by UW-Madison Extension on Tuesday, February 4, 2026. This year’s theme, “Helping Children Thrive When Life Gets Tough” , highlights practical, research-backed tools that parents, grandparents, educators, and youth-serving professionals can use to support children’s well-being ev