Reese Barfknecht with her parents Lisa and Chad Barfknecht and Lauren McCalla with her parents Karen and Jeff McCalla On Wednesday, November 12th, two Menomonie High School athletes signed letters of intent committing to play sports at the D1 collegiate level next year. Lauren McCalla Lauren McCalla will be running cross country and track for the University of Washington Huskies in Seattle. The UW joined the Big Ten Conference in 2024. McCalla holds ten school records in cro

Help support our first Toy Drive. All items collected will be given to area families. We appreciate all that is given. From the Wheeler Community Action Club Facebook page .

On November 13, 2025, Winnie L. Wolf, age 89, peacefully fell asleep in Jesus’ arms. Winnifred L. Wolf was born at home on September 14, 1936, to LaVern and Ida (Edwards) Miller. She attended Coddington Grade School and graduated from Menomonie High School in 1954. After graduating, Winnie went to work for John Gauvin D.D.S., Donley and Muza Attorneys at Law, Chibardun Telephone Co-op and West Wisconsin Telecom, where she retired in January 1985. Winnie married Fred Stuart in

The SDMA Work Plan includes many goals for the 2025-26 school year, including some key goals focused on improving communication , student and family support , and the safe use of technology . Action Requested: Please Take the SDMA Technology Survey In alignment with our goals, we are launching a brief survey to gather your feedback on improving the district's website. What: We are seeking your thoughts on the district website . For Middle/High School: There will be a few ad

November is National Care at Home Month and National Family Caregiver Month, and the Dunn County Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) is reminding residents that the agency offers a wide range of services to support older adults, adults with disabilities, and the family members who care for them.  “Caregivers are the heart of our community,” said Tracy A. Fischer, ADRC Manager. “We’re here to provide tools and encouragement so families can thrive at home.”  Key ADRC serv

Brian C. Krueger, age 69, of Menomonie, WI, passed away Thursday, November 13th, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at Luther Hospital. He was born April 13th, 1956, in Baldwin, WI, to Herbert George Krueger and Geraldine Esther (Thompson) Krueger. He grew up on his family farm in the township of Lucas and graduated from Menomonie High School in 1974. Brian began his working life as a farmer, a beginning that reflected his deep connection to the outdoors and the steady, honest la

UW-Stout mechanical engineering senior honored to ‘protect our country’ as federal employee By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout mechanical engineering  senior Heidi Benningfield  received more than tuition and an internship through the U.S. military’s  SMART Scholarship  program: After graduation, she’s guaranteed a job with the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command in Huntsville, Alabama.    The Science, Mathematics, and Research for

Layne Warren Kelley, 65, of Menomonie, WI, passed away unexpectedly on November 12, 2025. Layne is survived by his wife, Leigh Ann; his first wife, Rochelle (Martell) Kelley; and their three children: Garrett Kelley (wife Kelley), Tasia Edwards (husband Chad), and Elijah Kelley (fiancé Kelsey). He was a proud grandfather to Rosie, Liam, Ollie, Jaxson, and Callahan. Layne is also survived by his stepchildren Nicole Shane (husband Ryan) and Tyler Graetz (wife Jess), as well as

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Volunteers Jayme Holden (left) and Melissa Kneeland of Menomonie smile for the camera while tending the Bubbles & Bling booth at the Community Foundation of Dunn County’s Jeans & Jewels Gala on Nov. 1 at the UW–Stout Memorial Student Center in Menomonie. Bubbles & Bling was one of six specialty raffle options at the Gala, offering a glass of champagne, a chocolate-covered strawberry, and a chance to win a unique piece of jewelry from Robert Geide Design for a $20 entry fee. T