The Menomonie Sunrise Rotary Club is pleased to recognize Mariah Curtis, a distinguished member of Menomonie High School’s Class of 2026, as the October Youth of the Month. Mariah is known among her peers for her unwavering loyalty and positivity. She is often described as a cheerleader for those around her, offering constant encouragement and genuine kindness. Her compassionate nature and steady optimism make her a role model to classmates and a trusted friend to many. As a

University’s 360-degree approach to artificial intelligence aims to ‘equip students with hands-on experience and an applied understanding’ By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Oct. 29, 2025   Menomonie, Wis. – As University of Wisconsin-Stout continues to strengthen its 360-degree approach to artificial intelligence , embedding skills across all programs, faculty experts across degree fields build on their growing knowledge with research spanning generative artificial intelligence (GenAI)

Awanda Lee Kumferman, age 86 of Menomonie, WI passed away on Friday October 24, 2025 at Our House Senior Living and Memory Care in Menomonie. She was born in Cass Lake, Mn on October 2, 1939. Awanda is survived by: Daughter, Bonnie (Mark) Neisinger of Menomonie WI; Sons: Robert Heath of Illinois, Ricky Heath of Eau Claire WI, Billy Heath of Menomonie WI, Randy Heath of Menomonie WI, Donald Heath of Menomonie WI; Stepdaughter Regina Kumferman, Eau Claire WI; Special friend Pam

Our Adult Drop In Pickleball program starts next week Wednesday! Stop in to enjoy a game of Pickleball. Program runs Wednesday evenings at the Menomonie Middle School Gym from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Drop in rate is $5/ person per night cash or check or purchase a punch card for $50 (12 punches). From the Menomonie Parks & Recreation Facebook page .

Shirley Bengtson age 78, of Menomonie Wisconsin, passed away peacefully, Saturday, October 25, 2025. She was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on July 26, 1947 to Frederick and Hazel (Nasset) Frase. She attended Jobs Country School in the Town of Washington and graduated from Fall Creek High School in 1965. Shirley lived in Eau Claire until her marriage to Howard and they made their home in Baldwin, Wisconsin and in retirement they moved to Menomonie. Shirley and her husband Howa

James R. “Jim”, Wenzel age 86 of Menomonie, died Wednesday October 22, 2025, at The Neighbors of Dunn County with his wife by his side. Jim was born September 20, 1939, in Neenah, WI.  He was the son of James and Alice Wenzel and grew up in the Neenah area.  Jim attended St. Margert Mary Elementary and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Neenah.  Jim served in the Marine Reserves and worked for Banta Publishing Company for 42 years, he also worked with cattle and horses.

MBE, CTE alum Grinker receives Outstanding WMEA Educator Award Oct. 28, 2025   Menomonie, Wis. – Surrounded by their peers and educators from around the state, three University of Wisconsin-Stout marketing and business education alumni and students were recognized at the BEcoME IT Conference , presented by the Wisconsin Educators of Business and Information Technology and Wisconsin Marketing Education Association :   Alum Traci Grinker  received the Outstanding WMEA Educator

On Monday (October 27th) at its regular board meeting, the Chippewa Valley Technical College District Board is set to establish the tax rate for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Proposed is a reduction in the tax rate of slightly less than 64 cents per $1,000 of valuation for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, down from 65 cents in 2024-2025. This reduced rate is attributed to the increase in new construction and property values. Caleb Cornelius, CVTC vice president of administration and c

For the second year in a row, Junior Achievement of Wisconsin  has provided Menomonie Middle School with a phenomenal career event: JA in a Day. Thirty area professionals took time out of their day to help all of our 8th-grade students explore options for their future. Students began their day with a keynote address by John Heike from the Waznik Heike Group. He talked about not giving up and persevering, which was a perfect way to start the day. Students then completed four r

By: The Community Foundation of Dunn County The Women’s Giving Circle (WGC) of Dunn County celebrated its 2025 Fall Grants Gala on October 14 at Jake’s Supper Club in Menomonie, where they awarded $22,000 through their annual grant process to 10 local non-profit organizations that support women, children, and families. A panel of five individuals, including representatives from UW–Stout, the School District of the Menomonie Area, and Stepping Stones, explored strategies for e