Harrigan is with nonprofit Green VI in British Virgin Islands; Carlson is with U.S. Forest Service in Ottawa National Forest By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Oct. 21, 2025   Menomonie, Wis. – Two Professional Science Master’s in conservation biology  alumni from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, stationed more than 2,400 miles apart, are working to create sustainable practices and aid in conservation efforts in the wild places surrounding their communities.   As senior project manage

In Loving Memory of Darlene Helen Frank April 1, 1943 - October 20, 2025 With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Darlene Helen Frank, who left us peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025. Born on April 1, 1943, to Leo and Verla Draeger, Darlene grew up with a kind heart, a quiet strength, and an enduring love for family, values that would define her entire life. On May 4, 1963, she married her soulmate, Charles Frank, and together they built not just homes, but a life filled

By Megan Hansen Two area Girl Scouts recently earned their Silver Award, and their project is sure to have a lasting impact on the Menomonie community. 9th graders Lilly Bushendorf and Sarah Hansen of Girl Scout Troop 3226, led by their troop leader Emily Hansen, have been hard at work for the last two years to complete their project. Sarah describes the Silver Award as a project that leaves a positive mark on the girls’ community and includes at least 50 hours of community s

David James Noble “Nervy” age 71, born in Superior, WI, currently residing in Menomonie, WI passed away in his sleep after battling cancer. Nervy passed away in his home in Menomonie on October 20th 2025. Nervy was born on July 4th 1954 to Donald Noble and Marie (Buyteart) Noble. He attended Superior High school, graduating in 1972. After high school he moved to Colorado with his future wife Diane (Urbaniak) Noble. In 1985 they moved to Menomonie, WI before having their first

JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL APPEARANCE! Brett Westgrove is from Wausau, but has been a quickly rising star around Nashville. Headlining local fests in Rhinelander. He will be performing from 8pm until 11pm and will hang out to do meet and greets after the show! From the Facebook event page .

Dr. Wayne Edmund Barcus of Menomonie, WI, passed away peacefully on October 15th, 2025 surrounded by his loving family after a brief battle with leukemia, at the age of 94.  Wayne was a true renaissance man.  He had a lifelong joy of learning and was a quintessential people person.  Everyone who met him would gravitate to his infectious personality.  Born in the Northwoods of Minnesota near Bovey, he grew up on Little Island Lake where his family built and ran Wildview Lodge.

By Chad Zutter - Sports Reporter Menomonie, WI - The Chippewa Falls Cardinals put four touchdowns on the board in the second half en route to a 36-6 victory over the Menomonie Mustangs on senior night. The victory lifted the Cardinals into the Division 1 playoffs as a #8 seed and will travel to #1 Waunakee for a level 1 matchup. The Mustangs were the first to put points on the board. A Renner Stoll interception at the 38 yard line gave the Mustangs a short field late in the s

Richard Alan “Rick” Kruchten Rick passed away peacefully at 9:00 p.m. on October 17, 2025, with his dear friend by his side, after a very brief but courageous battle with cancer. Rick was born on June 6, 1956, in Buena Vista, Iowa, to John "Jack" and Carmen Kruchten. At the age of two, he moved with his family to Wisconsin, where he remained for the rest of his life. He married Sharon Angiolo in Menominee, Michigan. To the marriage, she brought four sons: Terry, Frank, Todd,

William H. Christoffersen, of Menomonie, WI passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire. William was born March 9, 1937 in Chicago, IL to Harold and Esther (Rognas) Christoffersen. He grew up in the Chicago area, graduated from Steinmetz High School, and attended the American Academy of Art in Chicago. Bill, as friends knew him, went into the army after graduation and served for 3 years. While in the army, he was in parachute “jump” school, Special

Register today for Youth Mental Health First Aid training. This training is free and would benefit anyone who lives or works with youth! Register HERE . Location is the Extension Eau Claire County ( 227 1st St W, Altoona, WI, United States, 54720-1965) From the Extension Eau Claire County Facebook page .