W.F. Faulkes Award given for contributions to research, initiatives, innovation in program design By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Oct. 7, 2025  ...

UW-Stout prepares future teachers through personalized approach; Teach Day event for high schoolers is Oct. 15 By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Oct. 6, 2025   Menomonie, Wis. – It is no secret that enrollment in teacher preparation programs all over the country is suffering. The shortages that school districts are feeling in Wisconsin specifically are very real, and districts large and small are being impacted, said University of Wisconsin-Stout School of Education Director Shannon D

Stacy Marie Smith, age 53, of Elk Mound, WI, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 9, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on August 8, 1972, in Menomonie, WI, to Gale and Janet (Shivley) Kistner. Stacy graduated from Elk Mound High School in 1991. On June 13, 1997, Stacy married Ryan Smith in Eau Claire, WI. Together they built a beautiful life and raised four children. Throughout her working career, Stacy held various jobs, including p

Teams begin play in state-of-the-art space funded with Foundation gift By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Oct. 1, 2025 Menomonie, Wis. – University...

Dennis (Den) Alan Rhead, of Elk Mound, WI, passed away at the age of 79, on October 6th in Rochester, MN. He was born on August 21, 1946....

Local stories of interest covered by Volume One this week: Sofia Morin is a recent Stout grad making a name for herself in New York City....

Save the Date for the annual Menomonie Winter Daze Parade on December 11th. The theme is Tropical Winter Daze: Tropical Tides Meet Winter...

Year of Design highlights AI innovations, alumni leadership, student success By Abbey Goers, UW-Stout University of Wisconsin-Stout...

Oct. 9 Cabot Executive-in-Residence presentation, ‘Designed to Influence,’ will address how creative innovation shapes the future By...

Doris M. Sabatke (née Wieman), age 101, of Menomonie, WI, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in Menomonie. Born on October 10,...