We are a week away from starting our annual Diaper Drive for United Way. Please consider donating any size diapers to help support those in need in our communities. Drop off locations include Compass IL, Backwoods, and Rising Sun. Addresses can be found on the flyer. From the Compass IL Facebook page.

If you are interested in becoming a mentor, you can: Scan the QR code on the poster (or follow this LINK) and complete the online application Email Big Brothers Big Sisters directly at gretta.staff@bbbsnw.org Call them at 715-835-0161 Kids waiting for mentors...

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Muriel Joles, age 97, of Boyceville, passed away Monday, September 7, 2026, at Comforts of Home in Menomonie, WI. Muriel Mae Austreng was born on December 10, 1928, in Dunn County, WI, to Clarence Austreng and Cynthia Maude (Williams) Austreng. She grew up in Wheeler, WI, and on November 28, 1945, she married Harry Joles Sr. Together, they celebrated 55 years of marriage until he passed away on October 1, 2001. Muriel lived a very active and fulfilling life. She was a wife, m

Timothy Roman Lutz, beloved teacher, "piano man," and advocate for the arts in the Menomonie and Eau Claire communities, passed peacefully September 5, 2026 following a long, courageous battle with early-onset Primary Progressive Aphasia Frontal Temporal dementia. Tim was born an identical twin in Stevens Point, WI, on November 18, 1962. He graduated from Stevens Point Area Senior High School, and UW-Stevens Point. He earned his master’s degree in music education from the Uni

Virginia M. Skjegstad died peacefully on Friday, September 4, the day after her 98th birthday at the American Lutheran Home in Menomonie. She was born on September 3, 1928, in Menomonie, Wisconsin, to Pete and Myrtle (Lauber) Stoll. Virginia graduated from Menomonie High School with the class of 1946. She married Eugene H. Skjegstad on October 16, 1950, at St. Joseph’s Parsonage. She worked for many years as a legal secretary until she retired in 1991. Virginia was a life-lon

It's that wonderful time of year! Let's spread joy and happiness to friends, family, loved ones, and people who could use a little pick-me-up. Rotarians are selling roses right now-$25.00/dozen. Free delivery. Message us your order or go on our website and place your order (click on the shopping cart located on the top right; make sure to designate a Rotarian who you are purchasing from/if you have one). Yet again this year, we are giving donated roses to recipients of Meals

Jane Brogan, age 88, of Menomonie, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in the early morning on September 3, 2026. She spent her final days surrounded by family and cared for by the wonderful staff at The Neighbors of Dunn County and St. Croix Hospice. Jane was born on January 6, 1938, in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, where she spent most of her life. She was one of eight children. In 1955, she married Edward Brogan and they had 3 children of their own. She spent many years working at Ap

The Pages and Pints Book Club is your kind of book club - come once or come to all - it's up to you! Library staff will host at brewery nønic in Menomonie from 6-7pm on: September 29 - Still True by Maggie Ginsberg October 27- Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy November 24 - The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb Don't like beer? You are still welcome to come! Like beer? Brewery nønic has plenty of options. See you there!

A recent UW–Madison research report has raised questions about Wisconsin's investment in technical colleges. For the students, employers and communities served by Chippewa Valley Technical College, the answer is simple: Technical colleges deliver a strong return on Wisconsin’s investment. A central finding in the recent report from the Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy (CROWE) is that Wisconsin technical colleges receive more than $14,000 per student in state and