Sandra J. Horner age 67, of Boyceville, WI passed away peacefully Monday, January 5, 2026 at her home. She was born in Los Angeles in 1958 and adopted by Peggy Meyer and Norman Eiler. Sandy married Stephen J. Horner March 1, 1994 in Menomonie, WI and lived their life together on their farm near Boyceville, where Sandy continued to play guitar and keyboards. She practiced massage therapy, first in her office in Menomonie, and later in her home on the farm. Sandy is survived by

Ruth Schutz died and went to be with her Savior on January 6, 2026 at home. She was the first daughter born to August and Lena (Karlen) Schutz on May 1, 1928. At the early age of three years, she had a ruptured appendix and was quite ill in the hospital. Due to the severity of the illness, she had to learn to walk and talk again as she recovered. At five years of age, her 8 ½ month old sister passed away on Ruth’s birthday. This event, plus having a grandparent being buried o

The days are getting longer! Come join us for Imbolc. The traditional Gaelic celebration of the beginning or Spring. We know it's not really when people usually think of the beginning of Spring but hey...whatever. Bundle up and spend time outdoors around the fire with us for a spirited evening! Drinks, food, revelry, fire, snow fort, A GOOD OL' FASHIONED PARTY IN THE SNOW! From the Facebook event page .

Student team builds functional nonstandard pallet stacker to be implemented, replicated in company’s facilities By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – A team of engineering students at University of Wisconsin-Stout designed an innovative nonstandard pallet stacker for Arcadia-based Ashley Furniture , which plans to quickly implement the machine in its facilities.   Within their Senior Design Experience II capstone course, the team was tasked with building a machine that co

Announcing our first craft show of the season; the Reverse Craft Show! What exactly is a Reverse Craft Show you ask? A Reverse Craft Show flips the usual idea of a craft fair on its head. Instead of selling finished handmade creations, you will be offering your surplus supplies, tools, and even leftover business products. It’s the perfect chance for crafters, hobbyists, and makers to stock up on new or gently used materials, while we clear space in our studios for new product

Walter “Wayne” Hogg, 74, of Menomonie, Wisconsin, passed away at home on January 3, 2026. Wayne was born on October 3, 1951, in Loup City, Nebraska. He was the oldest child of Keith and Marilyn (Patterson) Hogg. Wayne attended Ansley Public Schools and graduated with the Class of 1970. He continued his education at Mid-Plains Community College in North Platte for one year and then attended Hastings Community College for another year, where he specialized in auto mechanics. Wa

Check out volunteer opportunities for January 2026 January 13th - EAST BUILDING: Trip to the Dollar Tree -- Volunteers will meet us at the Dollar Tree at 2:00 pm, help residents shop for around 45 minutes, and help bring them back out to the bus to load and return to The Neighbors. -- Volunteer time: 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm January 21st - CENTRAL BUILDING: Trip to the Dollar Tree -- Volunteers will meet us at the Dollar Tree at 2:00 pm, help residents shop for around 45 minutes,

Come create with us! Our MAKE IT! series is back.   Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m., we offer awesome activities in Fulton's Workshop. Each will have a focus or theme, but you can also come and explore the workshop i f the planned activity doesn't interest you, there are plenty of other things that might, including micro:bit hands-on, our new Lego Wall, cardboard construction, magnet wall challenge, wind tunnel and many more. Come and explore! ​ Come explore hands-on STEAM ( scien

Here are the winners of the 2025 Parade of Lights! Thank you to everyone who decorated, voted, and visited displays throughout Menomonie and Dunn County. Your holiday spirit helped make this season shine! Brought to you by Explore Menomonie, Dunn County, Wisconsin  , and Menomonie Parks and Recreation    From the Explore Menomonie Facebook page .

Thomas Spagnoletti age 75, of Dunn County passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. Tom was born in the Chippewa Valley to Don and Donna Spagnoletti. He was baptized and confirmed at E.U.B Church in Elk Mound, WI. Tom went on to graduate from Elk Mound High School. Tom was drafted into the U.S Army and served two years until he was honorably discharged. Upon his return from military service, Tom began his working life at Peter's Meats in E