Robert Richard Prinsen “Bob” of Menomonie, Wisconsin passed on April 6th, 2026 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Bob was born in New Richmond, Wisconsin on June 7th, 1946 to Benjamin and Geneva (Platson) Prinsen. He attended Broadview Country Grade School and then later Glenwood City High School where he graduated in 1964. After high school, Bob farmed with his dad and had a farm deferment from being drafted. But after seeing so many of his friends drafted and sent to Vietnam, he fel

Bridget Hanson (born Margaret Sue Hanson), 70, of Menomonie, Wisconsin, passed away on April 2, 2026, surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Bridget, daughter of Eldon and Sue Hanson, lived a life centered on love, service, and faith. As a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, she offered wisdom freely, joy generously and her natural inclination to sing without hesitation or concern for who might be listening. She was deeply respected for he

School District of the Menomonie Area Board of Education Dale Dalke (I) - 3902 Amy Riddle Swanson (I) - 3696 Jay Edenborg - 3174 Josie Pillman - 2119 Joseph Eliason - 1960 Circuit Court Judge - Branch I James M. Peterson (ran unopposed) Wisconsin State Supreme Court - Dunn County results Chris Taylor - 5966 Maria Lazar - 4390 Chris Taylor won the statewide election with 903,416 votes (60.1%) Maria Lazar received 598,277 votes (39.8%) City of Menomonie Mayor

Connie Gibson with her care packages for UW-Stout students / submitted photo By Taylor Franklin, UW-Stout Student A small business popped up last fall near Menomonie. It is created specifically for University of Wisconsin-Stout students and their families. “So That” is a care package delivery business. Each package is themed and includes a variety of items, ready for personal delivery to students. Andrea Hattery, a parent of a UW-Stout student, is a repeat customer of “So Th

Work from I-94 in Menomonie to County D includes placing new asphalt pavement To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Gov. Tony Evers has signed a $4.98 million contract with prime contractor Monarch Paving Co. of Amery for a resurfacing project on WIS 25 from I-94 in Menomonie north to County D. Construction is expected to start the week of April 13. This segment of WIS 25 is showing signs of deterioration. To address this and other issues, the Wisconsin Department o

Did you know that Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa was invented here in Menomonie and is still produced here today by Conagra ? Charles Sanna's family owned Sanna Dairy Engineers, which had been supplying powdered coffee creamer packets to American troops during the Korean War. To meet demand, they produced more than they needed, but ended up with a surplus after the war. From his stove in Menomonie, Charles used the extra coffee creamer to develop what we now know as Swiss Miss Hot Coco

Happy Monday! We are reaching out as we still need some volunteers for our East & West building trips to the Mabel Tainter this month. Our Life Enhancement Team is also looking for some volunteers in May. Check out the opportunities below! April . April 14th - East Outing to Mabel Tainter: Volunteers will meet us at the Mabel Tainter at 1:40 pm to help residents into the building, accompany them on the tour, and help get them back out to the bus to return home. . April 21s

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Carbon Red is a captivating live band known for their energetic performances with a versatile lineup of guitar, bass, drums, piano, keyboard, harmonica, flute and vocals. An original band that also plays a full set of covers to please the crowd covering a variety of genres and songs. From the Facebook event page .

Catch up on the latest local podcasts: Chamber Chatter The Menom Podcast Coffee at the Cottage Menomonie Talk Infinite Rabbit Hole Arbor on the Air Boys and Girls Club Podcast Blue Devils Unscripted The Caring Closet will be open on Saturday, April 4th, from 10am-noon. All clothing is donated and free to whoever needs it. Donations (gently used clothing and bedding) are accepted during open times. The Caring Closet is located in the New Life Nazarene Church basement at 1002 8