It is with profound sadness that the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Wisconsin State Patrol announce the line-of-duty death of Trooper Bradley Ritger at the age of 29. On September 21, 2026, Trooper Ritger was responding to a traffic pursuit when he deployed a tire deflation device on a bridge deck west of the Dunn County/Eau Claire County line. As he moved to a position of cover, he fell from the bridge onto the roadway below. Despite lifesaving efforts and critic

The UW-Stout Philosophy Club is planning a debate event featuring online debater Parker Sedgwick (parkergetajob) and 10 Republicans/Trump supporters in the local area. They are looking for conservative participants who would be willing to argue their viewpoints in front of a live audience. Prompts are established, and a form will be sent out to the participants. The event is scheduled for 6-8pm on October 22nd in the Great Hall at the Memorial Student Center on campus. Two mo

Next Tuesday, 15% of your total bill at Menomonie Applebee's will be donated back to survivors. Mark your calendar! From The Bridge to Hope Facebook page.

From the Menomonie Golf & Country Club Facebook page.

From Hoss's Pub Facebook page.

Johnny Keyz will be playing at The Nichol Inn on Saturday, October 10th from 5-8 pm. From The Nichol Inn Facebook page.

The next Philosophers' Cafe will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 7 pm at Brewery Nønic. The topic will be Distinguishing Military from Law Enforcement: Considerations and Implications, with moderator Col. Chris Engen, Special Assistant to the Provost, UW-Stout Polytechnic. Evolving national and community-level security and public safety concerns, the increased use of military equipment and uniforms by law enforcement personnel, and the inclusion of some military ca

Movie nights! Every Sunday in October on the patio. Bring a blankie and/or warm clothes. All movies play at 7:00 pm. The movie for October 11th is White Zombie (1932). From the brewery nønic Facebook page.

Blue Devil Productions will host two showings of the movie Scooby-Doo on Thursday, October 9th, at 6 pm and 9 pm in APPA 210. This event is free and open to the public. You are welcome to bring snacks, drinks, and blankets. We hope to see you all there! From the Blue Devil Productions Facebook page. APPA 210 is a large, tiered lecture hall in UW-Stout's Applied Arts building, located off 13th Avenue. (See pictures below.)

While our address is changing, our commitment to serving our members, visitors, and community remains the same. This move represents more than a new location. It is an intentional step within a broader long-range strategy to position the Chamber for the future while continuing to deliver the exceptional service and experiences our members and visitors have come to expect. Our new location at 800 Wilson Ave., 3rd Floor, will continue to offer full operational support, includin