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

Beloved husband, father, grandpa and friend, Richard Allan Shoemaker age 74 passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026 following a long decline due to Lewy Body Dementia. Born June 11, 1951 to Dona and Otto Shoemaker in Beloit WI. (Shoe) as he was known to friends, grew up in Menomonie, WI and graduated from Menomonie Senior High School May, 1969. He was united in marriage to Linda Rhodes in August, 1969 and they later divorced. To this marriage, a daughter Kristine and a son J

Markquart Menomonie has partnered with Purpose in Expenses to present a $3,000 donation to the Stepping Stones of Dunn County. This donation was made possible through Markquart Menomonie’s continued partnership with Purpose In Expenses (PIE), where every credit card transaction contributes to funding local nonprofits. The PIE program addresses the rising costs of credit card processing fees, which have significantly impacted businesses’ ability to support nonprofits. By partn

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) provides weekly updates on road construction projects in the following counties in northwest Wisconsin: Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix, Sawyer, Taylor, Trempealeau and Washburn counties. Barron County Highway: US 53 South Location: Bridges between Cameron and New Auburn: structures over US 8, Knapp Street, County A, Coun

Bill Cowden's love of flight inspired all who knew him. Today, his legacy continues through a scholarship helping aspiring pilots pursue their dreams. For Bill Cowden, aviation wasn’t just a career choice, but a way of life. Since he was a young boy, Bill had always dreamed of being a pilot. Through diligence and perseverance, he nurtured that goal into a 25-year-long aviation career. As a private pilot, North Dakota Air National Guard F-16 pilot, commercial airline pilot, an

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UW-Stout’s Teach Day for high schoolers on April 21; Early Childhood Education Conference is April 24-25 By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – With a focus on strengthening the number of teachers in the state, as well as supporting their well-being and work in the classroom, University of Wisconsin-Stout’s School of Education is hosting two events this spring for both future and current educators. Teach Day, on Tuesday, April 21, helps high school students envision the

The Menomonie City Council opened its March 24 meeting with a public hearing on a proposed application for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to support Phase II of construction for Well #9. Brittany Mitchell of MSA Professional Services, the firm designing the project, provided an overview prior to the hearing. Phase II is expected to cost between $1.7 million and $1.8 million. If awarded, the city would receive $1 million through the CDBG program, with the remaining