The Health Dunn Right Child Care Action Team wants to learn about child care needs from people who work and live in Dunn County through a new survey. The short survey will help community leaders understand community members’ needs and why finding child care is a challenge. All answers will be kept private. The information shared will be used to plan future programs and help build stronger, more supportive communities for families and workplaces in Dunn County. Why This Matter

At their October 6, 2025, meeting, the Menomonie City Council approved the immediate hiring of three full-time firefighter/EMTs to address critical staffing shortages in the Fire Department. Fire Chief Denny Klass told the council the department is struggling to maintain adequate coverage and has been relying heavily on overtime to meet demand. “We’re in critical, immediate need,” he said, adding that staff shortages have made it difficult to grant time-off requests and have

By Chad Zutter - Sports Reporter River Falls, WI - The River Falls Wildcats scored 28 points in the second half to break a 14-14 halftime score en route to a 42-14 victory over the Menomonie Mustangs. Two interceptions for touchdowns in the last three and half minutes put the game out of reach. River Falls gave the Mustangs opportunities in the first half, turning the ball over twice and putting the ball on the turf four times. Menomonie led 14-7 after Luke Pember plunged int

On September 18, 2025, the Community Foundation of Dunn  County awarded the Health Dunn Right Coalition’s Mental Health and Wellness...

UW-Stout students share experiences at national companies in Q&As By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Oct. 8, 2025   Menomonie, Wis. – Student...

Anita (Loback) Rundle joined her family and friends in Heaven on October 9, 2025. She was born on September 21, 1942, to Alvin and Sarah...

W.F. Faulkes Award given for contributions to research, initiatives, innovation in program design By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Oct. 7, 2025  ...

UW-Stout prepares future teachers through personalized approach; Teach Day event for high schoolers is Oct. 15 By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Oct. 6, 2025   Menomonie, Wis. – It is no secret that enrollment in teacher preparation programs all over the country is suffering. The shortages that school districts are feeling in Wisconsin specifically are very real, and districts large and small are being impacted, said University of Wisconsin-Stout School of Education Director Shannon D

Stacy Marie Smith, age 53, of Elk Mound, WI, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 9, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on August 8, 1972, in Menomonie, WI, to Gale and Janet (Shivley) Kistner. Stacy graduated from Elk Mound High School in 1991. On June 13, 1997, Stacy married Ryan Smith in Eau Claire, WI. Together they built a beautiful life and raised four children. Throughout her working career, Stacy held various jobs, including p