By Laine Piotrowski, UW-Stout Student The Philosopher’s Café, held monthly throughout the UW-Stout school year, offers students and community members a comfortable space to discuss current ethical and philosophical issues. Hosted by Stout’s Center for Applied Ethics and organized by its director, Dr. Xan Bozzo, the Café has been an ongoing community series since September 2023. Bozzo brought the program to Menomonie after leading a similar initiative at UW-Green Bay. “I did

Machelle Ann Radtke, 61, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on March 23, 2026. Born on March 9, 1965, to Robert and Suzanne Radtke, Chelley was raised in Elmwood, Wisconsin, and graduated from Elmwood High School in 1983. She later made her home in southwest Georgia for a number of years with her significant other, Lonnie Pierce, and their two children, Amber and Tanner. Eventually, she returned to Wisconsin where she spent many years working as a certified nur

The TD Academy AM-JAM is coming to WoodWind Park on April 11. This is a one-round PDGA C-Tier built to be amateur friendly and affordable. If you’ve been wanting to try a tournament or just want to get an early season rated round in, this is a great one to jump into. Entry is $30 and you do NOT need to be a PDGA member. All PDGA fees are waived for this event. Every player receives a player pack including • EMAC Truth • PDGA mini • Dynamic Discs string bag • Mystery MVP disc

We need your help placing flags this year for Memorial Day. The graphic includes a list of cemeteries we need help covering. If interested please call our office at 715-232-1646. From the Dunn County Veterans Service Office Facebook page .

After years of work, the City of Menomonie is nearing completion of removing boulevard trees impacted by emerald ash borer. So far this year, crews have removed over 240 trees, with just 8 boulevard ash trees remaining. Once those are completed, removal of ash trees along boulevards will be finished. Tree removals include not only ash trees affected by emerald ash borer, but also trees that are storm-damaged or in declining condition. What happens next? Replacement tree plan

Kent “Radar” Cran, age 62, of Wheeler, WI died unexpectedly Saturday, March 28, 2026, at his home. He was born August 21, 1963 in Eau Claire, WI to Lew and Lynda (Glenz) Cran. He grew up in the Menomonie area and graduated from Menomonie High School in 1981. After High School, Radar joined the Army and attended basic training at Ft. Leonardwood in Missouri. After basic training, he was stationed at Ft. Lewis in Washington state. He worked in hydraulic maintenance, servicing C

Chippewa Valley Technical College will again offer the Learn Grow Lead conference , where administrative and business professionals come together to sharpen their skills, boost productivity, and leave with practical tools to transform their workplace. The event will be from 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, at CVTC’s Business Education Center. Business and administrative professionals are encouraged to attend. The day will be packed with insightful keynote spea

University honored for commitment to investing in, protecting trees By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized University of Wisconsin-Stout as a Tree Campus for its dedication to enhancing community well-being through tree education, investment and community engagement. The recognition is the latest chapter in the university’s long-running dedication to sustainability , which includes being named a national Green Ribbon school in 2024