It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel Eugene Skillings who left this world peacefully on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at the age of 82. Dan was born on 12/4/42 to George and Orpha Skillings and grew up on the family farm near Dunnville, WI. Dan attended Durand High School. He held various jobs but ultimately settled on a bricklaying career as well as farming. He was known for his crazy tempo for getting work done and directing those around him to “Hurr

By Chad Zutter - Sports Reporter Onalaska, WI - Onalaska Hilltoppers quaterback Ian Kowal stepped up in the pocket, scrambled and plunged into the end zone with 11 seconds left to secure a 34-31 victory over the Menomonie Mustangs in the WIAA Division 3, level 1 matchup. It was the final lead change of the game, where both teams led by double digits at one point. The Mustangs led 16-0 after the first twelve minutes behind the legs of DJ Butler and strong offensive line play.

Are you passionate about food, gardening, wellness, cooking, maybe even financial literacy, or business management? If so, we invite you to share your expertise with our community. Interested in facilitating a class at one of our locations? Explore our educational program and submit your class proposal HERE . Here’s a glimpse of our sold-out craft cocktail class led by Jackie from 45th Parallel Distillery  this past August! From the Menomonie Market Food Co-op Facebook page

Mid-State Technical College leader honed skills at UW-Stout  By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Oct. 23, 2025 Menomonie, Wis. — Shelly Mondeik followed a nontraditional path to becoming a college president – a path that ran through University of Wisconsin-Stout and led her to be named one of Wisconsin’s top female leaders. Mondeik earned an associate’s degree after graduating from high school and immediately went to work in the medical field. Over time, she developed her natural affinit

Steven J. Anderson, of Boyceville, WI, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at his home. Steve was born in March 19, 1959 in Morris, MN, and grew up in Pine River, MN, where he attended high school. After graduation, he went on to Technical College for Truck Driving. He met Jean Christensen in Circle Pines, MN and they married a year later on August 24, 1996 and resided in Lino Lakes, MN. They moved to Wisconsin looking for hunting land and moved to Boyceville, a year lat

The Menomonie Youth Hockey Association is holding its annual Christmas Wreath Fundraiser. Reach out to your favorite skater to order. If you don't know a skater, but want to support MYHA, drop me a line HERE and I will have someone contact you. The City of Menomonie recently installed an adult-size handicap-accessible changing table at the Leisure Services Center—a small upgrade that makes a big difference. Many individuals with disabilities use diapers well into adulthood.

Back row L-R: Bella Drake, Bennett Schmidt, Addie Schuler, Lauren McCalla, Sara Palmer, Kyah Barnhart, Bree Barfknecht, and Lexi Thalacker. Front row L-R: Logan Topper, Ben Seguin, Oliver Kerze, Chase Pember, Owen Pelzel, Noah Winder, Evan Olson, and Luke Ray. Photo by Joel Anderson Both the Menomonie High School girls and boys cross country teams captured Big Rivers Conference titles at the conference meet held Saturday, October 18, in Rice Lake. The girls team has been a po

Follow-up to motorcycle pursuit 09/19/2025. Based on follow-up investigation and in collaboration with Hudson P.D., Baldwin P.D., and the St. Croix Co Sheriff's Office, two individuals have been arrested and charged in this incident. They are: Parker J. Rousar , 19 of New Richmond: Felony Fleeing, Display False Registration Plates, Reckless Driving, Speeding on Freeway. Ivan X Cunningham , 29 of Baldwin: Felony Fleeing, Operating While Revoked and IID violation. Cunningham ha

Gary Lee Buchholz, 87 of Elk Lake, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025. Born on February 27, 1938, to Victor and Dorothy Buchholz (Dodge), Gary lived a life he enjoyed. From his weekly car auction adventures to making friends everywhere he went, he was especially proud to celebrate 37 years sober. He married Linda Matsen on July 8, 1967. During their marriage Gary had many careers that he was proud of. From his time at Peter’s Meats, to owning the Elk Lake Tavern, being a me