The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) provides weekly updates on road construction projects in the following counties in northwest Wisconsin: Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix, Sawyer, Taylor, Trempealeau and Washburn counties. Ashland County Highway: Prentice Avenue Location: US 2 (Lake Shore Drive) to 6th Street East in Ashland Schedule: May 4 to early July Cos

Interdisciplinary team of graphic communications, graphic media, print management students’ ‘Mail Across Minneapolis’ celebrates print media By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – In an international competition designed to celebrate the way print media brings people together across the globe, a team of University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic students won the coveted TAGA Student Choice Award at the 2026 Technical Association of the Graphic Arts, Helmut Kipphan Student C

James G. Treadwell, age 92, of Menomonie, WI, passed away Friday, June 12, after a long and prosperous life. James was born April 25, 1934, in Madison, WI, to Charles Treadwell and Verona Koberstein. He grew up in the Madison area and graduated from Central Senior High School. James, known to many as Jim, married Arlyn Scheifel on November 27, 1965, at St. Patrick’s Church in Madison, WI. Shortly thereafter, they moved to Menomonie, where Jim began his long career with the Un

Turn personal stories into a powerful personal narrative Transform your lived experience into a compelling narrative. Across five two-hour sessions, you will read and analyze memoir excerpts to understand effective techniques, identify your target audience—whether family, community, or potential publication—and strengthen your observational skills to uncover the vivid details that bring personal stories to life. Each session includes structured writing time and targeted exerc

Women’s clothing donations needed at Arbor Place! Have gently used women’s clothing to spare? Every donation helps support individuals on their journey to healing and recovery. Thank you for making a difference! From the Arbor Place Facebook page.

Emily Watts of Menomonie, WI, has been named to the Dean's List for the spring 2026 semester at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Watts is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology and Audiology. To make the Dean's List, students must have earned at least 12 credits for the spring 2026 semester and have no disqualifying grades. The GPA threshold varies by college - for the College of Education and the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, undergraduate

We are proud to recognize the outstanding academic achievements of our Blugolds who have earned a place on the Dean’s List. Their commitment to excellence exemplifies the highest standards of scholarship at UW-Eau Claire. Congratulations on this remarkable accomplishment! Eligibility Requirements At the end of each semester the University recognizes excellence in scholastic achievement by publishing the Dean’s List. Admitted undergraduate students are eligible if they me

GoFundMe Link From the Facebook event page.

From the Facebook event page.

Menomonie Police Department Dunk Tank Fundraiser! Donate while you dine: 10% of all sales from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. will go to MPD! Ever want to dunk an officer? 1 toss = $5 5 tosses = $10 Instant dunk = $20 ... and more games, activities, and fun. We hope to see you there! At the Menomonie Police Department, caring for our community starts with caring for the people who serve it. Police work can be physically and mentally demanding. Through our Wellness Initiative, we're working