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

Marilyn Elaine McQuiston passed away peacefully at American Lutheran Home in Menomonie, WI on June 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born August 1, 1934 in Eau Claire, WI to Alvin Mai and Tena (Baldwin) Mai. She grew up in the Eau Claire area and graduated from the Eau Claire High School in 1952. Marilyn married the love of her life Jacob McQuiston on September 11, 1954 at Chapel 11 at 11:00 a.m. in Fort Riley, Kansas while Jacob was enlisted in the Army.

These creations from the annual Fashion Without Fabric have been added to the Micheels Hall atrium at UW-Stout. Stepping Stones is working to rebuild the homeless shelter on South Broadway. If you are part of a group that would like to be on stand by for volunteer opportunities during this rebuild, contact Julie at j.bendel@steppingstonesdc.org. From the Stepping Stones Facebook page. Purchase a BOGO drink card and help support the animals at the Dunn County Humane Society! F

ATTENTION: Dunn County Property Owners, Get FREE recording alerts! The Dunn County Register of Deeds offers a free service that monitors your name for possible fraudulent activity on your property. You will be notified if your name match appears. It won't prevent fraud, but it offers an early warning so you can take action. Sign up for a property fraud alert HERE. You can also call the Register of Deeds office at 715-232-1228 to get signed up. From the Dunn County Facebook pa

Menomonie Area Mountain Biking (CORBA) was the winner of the Women's Giving Circle's Youth Philanthropy event at Menomonie Middle School, receiving $500. Downtown Menomonie/Murals in Menomonie, and the Menomonie Theater Guild were also awarded grants of $250 each. This initiative introduces 7th-grade students to the world of philanthropy and the impact local nonprofits make in our community. Students heard presentations from each organization and then voted on funding awards.

On April 30, 2026, the Community Foundation of Dunn County recognized the February 2026 grant recipients at the Annual Luncheon held at Tanglewood Greens. Menomonie Police Department - $400 grant "Cops 4 Kids/Shop with a Cop Program." This grant was made possible through support from The Rundle Family Fund. Through this Shop with a Cop initiative, local children in need are able to purchase essential items while spending time with law enforcement officers in a positive, suppo

Calling All Local Musicians! Downtown Menomonie is looking to connect with local musicians for a variety of community events throughout the year, including MUSIC ON MAIN, Murals in Menomonie, holiday events, family activities, and more! Whether you're a solo artist, duo, acoustic performer, or full band, we'd love to learn more about you and keep your information on file for future opportunities. Interested in getting involved? Send us a private message or email us at...

Department of War selects platform to inspire national cyber defense education models Menomonie, Wis. – A cybersecurity training platform developed by University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic faculty has won a high-stakes, Pentagon-sponsored competition and will now serve as a blueprint for scalable cybersecurity learning nationwide. The Department of War’s Aligned Skills Curriculum and Experiential Network Design (ASCEND) Challenge received innovative entries from a pool of

Experience Japanese traditions—past and present—through engaging community-based workshops that bring culture to life Discovering Japan is a budget- and schedule-friendly series of short, in-person classes that bring the richness of Japanese culture directly to the UW-Stout campus and surrounding community. Some sessions are free, while others charge a modest registration fee for materials—but you’ll always leave with something meaningful in hand: a beautiful creation, a new