Mary Donihi York passed away peacefully at the Neighbors of Dunn County. Mary was born in Berlin, Germany, to Robert Mills Donihi and Mary Erma Donihi on January 31st, 1949. Mary spent many of her years growing up in Nashville, Tennessee. She married James York, and they had four children together. Over the years, Mary traveled around the world and later settled in Menomonie, WI. Mary had a zest for life and was a devoted Christian. Mary’s favorite place was either at the bea

Reinhard R. Schoening, age 89 of Menomonie, WI passed away October 29, 2025 at American Lutheran Home in Menomonie, WI. Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at New Life Lutheran Church in Menomonie, WI with Pastor George Schrader officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Full obituary to follow . . . To share a memory, please visit obituaries at www.olsonfuneral.com

Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration! It’s the most wonderful time of the year — and we can’t wait to kick off the holiday season with our Annual Christmas Tree Lighting! Date: Saturday, December 6 Location: Knapp Pond Time: 3pm Join us for an evening filled with holiday magic and community cheer: Horse-drawn wagon rides NEW THIS YEAR Reindeer Games! Christmas Sweets Contest (bring your best treats!) Toasty s’mores around the fire Warm Chili & Cheesy Potato Soup Coff

Scotty Eugene Sutliff, age 93, of Menomonie, WI passed away Thursday October 30th, 2025 at Parkview Assisted Living in Woodville, WI. Scotty was born December 21st, 1931 in Boyceville, WI, Dunn County to Bertha and Harvey Sutliff. He grew up in Boyceville and graduated from Menomonie High School. After graduation from high school, Scotty enlisted in the United States Air Force and served 4 years in Anchorage, Alaska. On June 7, 1972 Scotty married Bernice Jacobson at Little E

Downtown Menomonie presents Tropical Winter Daze! This annual holiday event features a 50+ float parade, photos with Santa, free hot cocoa, food trucks, and holiday cheer. 4:00-6:15PM Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa Wagon Rides Local Food Trucks 6:30PM Tropical Holiday Parade & Fireworks Show Over Lake Menomin to Follow Theme: Tropical Tides Meet Winter Vibes From the Facebook event page .

Frank Sheridan Kennett III peacefully passed at his home on October 28th, 2025 at the age of 81. Born in Asheville, NC in 1944 to Frank Sheridan Kennett Jr. and Suzanne (Fitch) Kennett, Frank graduated from Asheville High School in 1961, then known as Lee H. Edwards High School. Upon graduation, Frank joined the US Navy, and served from 1962 - 1972. He attended Western Carolina University, graduating in 1968, and earned his Masters degree from Tulane University in New Orleans

Upcoming blood drives:     St. Paul's Lutheran Church  - Friday, October 31st , 9 am - 2 pm New Hope Lutheran Church - Wednesday, November 5th , 11 am - 5 pm UW-Stout - Monday, November 24th , 10 am - 4 pm First Congregational Church UCC - Tuesday, November 25th , 9 am - 3 pm Sign up and find more information HERE . Donation request from the Dunn County Humane Society – Help Keep Our Kittens Warm! We’re down to our last few Snuggle Safe heating disks (our others

The October 20th City Council meeting opened with a moment of silence in remembrance of former council member Jackie Dotseth, who passed away on October 12 at age 89. Dotseth served on the City Council from 1978 to 1985, including two terms as vice president and one term as council president. In December 2024, the city reached an agreement with Conagra to construct a Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) system to remove fats, oils, and grease (FOG) from its wastewater before it ente

Front row L-R: Bella Drake, Addie Schuler, Kyah Barnhart, Bennett Schmitt, Sara Palmer, Lauren McCalla, and Bree Barfknecht. Back row L-R: Logan Topper, Ben Seguin, Evan Olson, Owen Pelzel, Noah Winder, Cole Christenson, and Luke Ray. Both the MHS boys and girls cross country teams qualified for the 2025 State Boys & Girls Cross Country Championships after strong performances at the sectional meet held in Menomonie last Saturday. The boys won the sectional title, narrowly ed

The Menomonie Sunrise Rotary Club is pleased to recognize Mariah Curtis, a distinguished member of Menomonie High School’s Class of 2026, as the October Youth of the Month. Mariah is known among her peers for her unwavering loyalty and positivity. She is often described as a cheerleader for those around her, offering constant encouragement and genuine kindness. Her compassionate nature and steady optimism make her a role model to classmates and a trusted friend to many. As a