Dean M. Neubauer of Menomonie, WI passed away peacefully at home with his wife and family by his side on November 29, 2025, at the age of 84. He was born January 20, 1941, in Menomonie, WI to Harold and Edna (Hammer) Neubauer. He grew up on the family farm near Irvington with his siblings Donna, Dick, Carol, and Ronnie. Dean went to grade school at Blodgett Country School. He graduated from Menomonie High School in 1959. Dean attended Sunday School and was confirmed at Peace

God welcomed to Heaven Lorene “Lori” Jenson (Hanevold) on Saturday, November 29, 2025 after she passed peacefully at home at the age of 90. Up until the end, Lori maintained her spunk, spirit, love of family, and her desire to enjoy life. Lori has a love of many things including baking, reading, watching her kids/grandchildren/great grandchildren in sports, playing cards, and having coffee with friends. Lori also was a self taught pianist and also played the accordion. Lori l

Gerald W. “Benny” Graff It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Gerald "Benny" Graff, age 81, at his home in Wheeler, WI, on Friday November 28, 2025 with his wife, Brenda by his side. Benny was born on June 1, 1944, in St. Paul, MN. He graduated from Wilson High School. Benny was truly one of a kind, he made friends everywhere he went. He was outspoken, quick-witted, sarcastic, a great historian, and undeniably funny. Good with his hands

AI and Medicare scams are on the rise. Check out this information shared on the Dunn County ADRC Facebook page .

This guide is from the Stepping Stones website and shared with permission. When life feels overwhelming, knowing where to turn for help can make all the difference. Community aid services are designed to provide support, comfort, and practical assistance to those facing challenges like hunger, homelessness, or isolation. At Stepping Stones of Dunn County, these services play a vital role in strengthening the community and offering hope to individuals and families in need. I w

College now eligible to compete for $1 million prize Aspen Institute named Chippewa Valley Technical College one of 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation's signature recognition of high achievement and performance among America's community colleges.   CVTC is one of more than 1,000 community colleges nationwide chosen as having high and improving levels of student success as well as equitable outcomes

Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) and the University of Wisconsin-Stout strengthened their longstanding partnership by signing a series of new articulation agreements during CVTC’s Reaffirmation Day, Thursday.   These agreements create transfer pathways for students in seven CVTC programs to pursue bachelor’s degrees at UW-Stout.   The newly signed agreements include pathways from the following CVTC programs to UW-Stout’s Bachelor of Science in Biology: CVTC A.A.S. Den

The Andersen Corporate Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its fall 2025 grant round, including organizations in the Menomonie area. The Foundation announced grant commitments totaling more than $700,000 to 73 nonprofit organizations in its second of two grant rounds this year. Funding decisions in the Menomonie area are guided by a committee of local Andersen employees, ensuring that grantmaking supports areas of local priority. Organizations that received gr

There is a lot happening with Dunn County 4-H! Dunn County 4-H has much to be grateful for. They have seen a continued growth of their program in two ways, climbing membership numbers, and the expansion of our programming for local youth. Through 4-H, new learning opportunities are regularly being explored and offered to their members. For example, right now, Zachary Rozmiarek, the Dunn County 4-H Educator, has partnered with the Knapp Elementary School, Courtney Budden, the