Kenneth J. Hansen, age 80, of Downing, WI, passed away August 8, 2026, at Glenhaven Nursing Home in Glenwood City, WI. Ken was born July 2, 1946, in Baraboo, WI, to Vivian and Helen (Grabowski) Hansen. He grew up in Wisconsin Dells and had many stories about working at various tourist attractions in the 1960s. Ken married his love of 58 years, Karen Smith, on May 4, 1968. They lived several years in Milwaukee and Random Lake, WI, then moved to their home south of Downing in 1

Students get hands-on access to specimens through UW-Stout Polytechnic’s unique on-campus lab By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – As a high school student from Ellsworth captivated by anatomy and physiology, Shelby Saenger was amazed when she had the opportunity to tour University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic’s Cadaver Lab. Now, she’s helping teens experience that same wonder as they investigate medical careers at the Human Anatomy Exploration Camp, which is being hel

Beverly Ann Thatcher age 86 of Spring Valley passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at the Hammond Health Services following complications of heart surgery. Beverly was born on January 17, 1940 in Menomonie, Wisconsin; the daughter of Lyle and Lyla (White) Mittlestadt. She was raised in Knapp where she attended State Grade School prior to attending Menomonie High School. On June 22, 1957, she was married to Marvin Thatcher in Stillwater. From this union, sons Jeff

ames "Jim" R. Anderson, age 92, passed away peacefully at home on August 7, 2026. A long-time Menomonie resident, Jim dedicated his life to serving his community and the surrounding area. Jim was born on July 7, 1934, to Oscar and Margaret (Baardseth) Anderson. He graduated from Gale-Ettrick High School in 1952. He went on to earn a B.S. in Agricultural Education and Biology from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in 1956. Following his college graduation, Jim proudly se

We are having our very own Young Entrepreneur CRAFT FAIR! For makers ages 9-18, making their own crafts to be sold at a craft market on November 21st at the library. Important Information: Participation is completely free! All items must be made and sold by kids ages 9-18. No used, give-away, or food items. All craft items must be priced at $20 or less. Please be sure to apply before October 1st! Apply in the library or at this LINK. Share this with the young creators you kno

Over the last few weeks, the Menomonie Police Department has seen an uptick in E-bike and play vehicle violations in the City of Menomonie with numerous crashes and injuries reported. Many violations have been committed by juveniles who are not old enough to have a driver's license. We want to clarify city ordinances and state laws regarding these modes of transportation to help keep our streets safe. 1. City Ordinance 6-7-4: Every person riding a bicycle upon a roadway or sh

Each semester, Concordia University Wisconsin recognizes students whose academic achievement reflects their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to excellence. Congratulations to the following students who earned honors for the spring semester. Their hard work and pursuit of academic excellence are commendable, and we celebrate this well-deserved accomplishment. The President's Honors List for the University is composed of those full-time undergraduate students who have

9th Grade Meet and Greet Incoming Freshmen students along with a parent/guardian are strongly encouraged to attend one of the presentation times listed below. Monday, August 10th, 2026 (Presentations at 2:00 pm or 5:30 pm) Tuesday, August 11th, 2026 (Presentations at 11:00 am or 4:00 pm) Wednesday, August 12th, 2026 (Presentations at 7:30 am or 12:30 pm) Families will have the opportunity to meet the MHS administration and hear about the variety of opportunities and expecta

Tonight’s Structural Buildings WISSOTA's Late Model Challenge Series powered by Momentum Truck Group, Freightliner, Western Star Heat race winners ar Red Cedar Speedway: Heat 1: Jesse Glenz Heat 2: Kevin Eder Heat 3: Kevin Burdick Heat 4: James Giossi Congratulations to the Midwest Food & Tobacco Group USRA Late Model Feature Winner Tom Karis of Menomonie, Wisconsin on picking up the win tonight at Red Cedar Speedway. Top 3 Finishers 1st: Tom Karis — Menomonie, WI 2nd: Mat

Mary Louise Mondlock, age 32, passed away on August 4, 2026, in Roseville, Minnesota. She was born on April 21, 1994, in Menomonie, Wisconsin, where her love for music and the performing arts first took root. From an early age, Mary had an extraordinary talent for singing, dancing, and acting. Her radiant smile, infectious spirit, and unmistakable voice captivated audiences and brought joy to everyone fortunate enough to know her. As a young performer, she also had the honor