Interior design camp, industry-standard software introduces campers to career paths in residential, commercial design By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – Every space has its own function, whether it’s an educational studio calling on students to advance their design skills and create a space optimal for learning, or a residential studio where they’re tasked with designing a cozy living room inviting friends to sit and stay awhile. For four days in June, area high school

Gerald “Jerry” Kenneth Miller, 82, of Menomonie, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Jerry was born on August 25, 1943, in Menomonie to Lavern and Ida Miller. He grew up in Menomonie and spent much of his life in the community he proudly called home. On August 12, 1988, Jerry married Naomi, and together they shared many happy years. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who cherished time spent with family. Jerry enjoyed traveling and taking

Students, alums assist in Deming’s unique medical drama ‘Winter Hymns,’ filmed in Menomonie By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – Los Angeles-based Wisconsin filmmaker Nathan Deming believes that there is an immense, untapped wealth of authentic storytelling in his Midwestern home state, and his goal is to continue highlighting regional characters and communities that audiences instantly recognize. With his latest film, “Winter Hymns,” Deming also highlighted regional f

The Dunn County Sheriff's Office is seeking owners of vacant residential or commercial properties who may be willing to allow their buildings to be used for law-enforcement training exercises. Training in realistic environments helps officers improve critical skills such as building searches, emergency response, tactical movement, and crisis management. These exercises are carefully planned, supervised, and conducted with safety as the highest priority. All training activitie

The UW-Stout Polytechnic Police Department is saddened to announce the unexpected, off-duty death of Sergeant Lucas Kinblom, who served UW-Stout Polytechnic since June 1, 2020. As the staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic Police Department processes the grief of losing Sergeant Kinblom, we ask for patience and understanding from the community and to respect the privacy of Sergeant Kinblom's family. Public visitation is scheduled to begin at 1 pm with funeral

The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) has announced its Dean's List for Spring Semester 2026. Students on the Dean's List have achieved a grade point average of 3.50 or higher while earning a minimum of 12 letter-graded credits. From Menomonie: Nolan Bien, freshman, Education & Human Service Pro, Pre Health and Physical Ed Sienna Ford, junior, Col of Arts, Hum & Soc Sci, Political Science BA; International Studies, Pre-Law Isabella Whitwam, freshman, Education & Human Se

More than 11,200 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the 2026 spring semester Dean's List. Students named to the Dean's List must earn a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded coursework. From Menomonie: James Hoff, Biological Systems Engineering, B.S. Jacob Kenneth Larson, Aerospace Engineering, B.S. Raymond J. Pember, Construction Engi

The following list of names appear to be the owners of abandoned property. The Wisconsin Department of Revenue receives reports from various banks, insurance companies, utilities, and other holders of unclaimed property indicating the following persons may be owners of unclaimed money, stocks, bonds, or contents of abandoned safe deposit boxes. (See Unclaimed Property Act, Chapter 177, Wis Stats.) If you possess a legal interest in the property, you are entitled to submit a c

Dennis Dale Swenby age 63, of Downing passed away unexpectedly on June 21, 2026 in Hudson Township. He was born on March 24, 1963 to Douglas and Avis(Stoner) Swenby in Menomonie WI. He went to school in Glenwood City where he played many sports and held the school record for the 100-yard dash for many years. After school he went to work in the construction field and in 1987 joined the Local 139 Engineers/Operators Union where he worked for 38 years until his retirement in Jun

You don’t need to be a counselor to make a difference. This Mental Health First Aid training is designed for agriculture professionals who regularly connect with farmers, ranchers, and rural families. Learn how to listen, respond, and connect people with the help they need when it matters most. July 28–29 (virtual) Learn more and register HERE.