University’s 360-degree approach to artificial intelligence aims to ‘equip students with hands-on experience and an applied understanding’ By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Oct. 29, 2025   Menomonie, Wis. – As University of Wisconsin-Stout continues to strengthen its 360-degree approach to artificial intelligence , embedding skills across all programs, faculty experts across degree fields build on their growing knowledge with research spanning generative artificial intelligence (GenAI)

Awanda Lee Kumferman, age 86 of Menomonie, WI passed away on Friday October 24, 2025 at Our House Senior Living and Memory Care in Menomonie. She was born in Cass Lake, Mn on October 2, 1939. Awanda is survived by: Daughter, Bonnie (Mark) Neisinger of Menomonie WI; Sons: Robert Heath of Illinois, Ricky Heath of Eau Claire WI, Billy Heath of Menomonie WI, Randy Heath of Menomonie WI, Donald Heath of Menomonie WI; Stepdaughter Regina Kumferman, Eau Claire WI; Special friend Pam

Our Adult Drop In Pickleball program starts next week Wednesday! Stop in to enjoy a game of Pickleball. Program runs Wednesday evenings at the Menomonie Middle School Gym from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Drop in rate is $5/ person per night cash or check or purchase a punch card for $50 (12 punches). From the Menomonie Parks & Recreation Facebook page .

Shirley Bengtson age 78, of Menomonie Wisconsin, passed away peacefully, Saturday, October 25, 2025. She was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on July 26, 1947 to Frederick and Hazel (Nasset) Frase. She attended Jobs Country School in the Town of Washington and graduated from Fall Creek High School in 1965. Shirley lived in Eau Claire until her marriage to Howard and they made their home in Baldwin, Wisconsin and in retirement they moved to Menomonie. Shirley and her husband Howa

James R. “Jim”, Wenzel age 86 of Menomonie, died Wednesday October 22, 2025, at The Neighbors of Dunn County with his wife by his side. Jim was born September 20, 1939, in Neenah, WI.  He was the son of James and Alice Wenzel and grew up in the Neenah area.  Jim attended St. Margert Mary Elementary and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Neenah.  Jim served in the Marine Reserves and worked for Banta Publishing Company for 42 years, he also worked with cattle and horses.

Mark your calendar and scan the QR code below to register! From the Compass IL Facebook page .

MBE, CTE alum Grinker receives Outstanding WMEA Educator Award Oct. 28, 2025   Menomonie, Wis. – Surrounded by their peers and educators from around the state, three University of Wisconsin-Stout marketing and business education alumni and students were recognized at the BEcoME IT Conference , presented by the Wisconsin Educators of Business and Information Technology and Wisconsin Marketing Education Association :   Alum Traci Grinker  received the Outstanding WMEA Educator

The Friends of the Menomonie Public Library will host a special book sale in November with all children's/juvenile items. The Friends give thousands of dollars to the library every year and book sales are their major fundraiser. Plan to come on over and find some great treasures at amazing prices. See you at the sale! November 21st-26th – open during library hours in library meeting room ALL children's items From the Facebook event page .

Olson Funeral Home is partnering with Cedarbrook Church to host a faith based grief support... "You are Not Alone." Join us Sundays, starting November 16, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. as we learn to navigate the growth of our lives around our loss. From the Olson Funeral Home Facebook page .

More than $3,000 in Chamber Checks will be awarded between December 1 – December 23! Each raffle ticket has the chance to be drawn multiple times, so the more you purchase, the more chances you have to win! How to Purchase Tickets: Holiday Raffle tickets are available through Chamber Board Members, Ambassadors, Holiday Raffle Sponsors, and the Chamber office. Tickets are $10 each or 12 for $100 Individuals must be 18+ to purchase. For a full list of ticket locations, visit...