Menomonie Theater Guild is thrilled to invite our community to the first show of the 2026-27 season.....Come From Away! Led by a stellar team of Director Carol Diser-Ropella, Music Director RuthAnn Ledgerwood, and Choreographer Alex Hall, this production is sure to be a favorite of audience members young and old. Come From Away is based on the true story of the time when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world. What started as an average day i

Recipients are higher education leaders, inspiring cultural and community supporters, Ron and Joyce Wanek, Green Bay Packaging Menomonie, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Stout Foundation & Alumni Association has announced the recipients of the 2026 UW-Stout Polytechnic Alumni Awards. They will be recognized during homecoming weekend at the Alumni Association’s celebration on Friday, Oct. 16, in the Memorial Student Center ballrooms. The evening will begin with a social hou

When Arbor Place (originally named Dunn County Association on Alcohol and Drug Abuse) began serving the community in 1976, our organization was built on a belief that people deserve compassion, effective care, and opportunities for healing and renewal. Although our services, facilities, and reach have grown significantly over the past five decades, that belief continues to guide our work today. The evening will include dinner, a special anniversary presentation, guest gifts,

From the Colfax Woman's Club Facebook page.

Bernice Sinz Boe passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026 at Mayo Luther Hospital in Eau Claire, WI. She was born on August 30, 1931 in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin, to parents Henry W. Becker and Alvina M.L. Volkmann Becker. Bernice grew up working on the family farm, attended Midway Grade School in Turtle Lake, WI. She graduated from Turtle Lake High School in 1949. She was confirmed at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Almena, WI. After high school, Bernice worked at Bark’s Bak

From the Tainter Lake Rehabilitation District Facebook page.

Grace Church is having an animal blessing! Bring your faithful companions in celebration of all the joy they give you. October 7th at 6pm. Please leash or crate your animal, as we want to ensure safety for everyone and every pet. From the Grace Episcopal Church Facebook page.

Increase in students, program growth follows polytechnic name change By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout MENOMONIE, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic has opened the 2026-27 fall semester with some of the strongest enrollment growth among its peers across the Universities of Wisconsin, once again demonstrating the draw of a polytechnic education. Total enrollment at UW-Stout Polytechnic grew to 7,250 Blue Devils this fall, a 3% increase from the beginning of the previous ac

Vino Cappuccino will be hosting a FREE community meal from 11 AM–2 PM, or until we run out of food. -Spaghetti or buttered noodles -Green beans -Bread -Dessert Our hope is to create a place to come together, share a meal with your neighbors, meet someone new, relax for a little while, and simply enjoy being part of our community. We wanted to create an afternoon centered around something much simpler: sharing a table and taking care of one another. This meal is completely fre

Come enjoy a great fall weekend,support our community, and make some memories! From the Downing Triple Creek Country Facebook page.