Tour led by Boldt Company in Chippewa Falls gives campers a behind-the-scenes look at construction site By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – On a cloudy Tuesday morning, eight middle school Construction Pathways campers with University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic’s summer STEAM experience watched a crane lift an air conditioning unit onto the new Aspirus Clinic that is being built in Chippewa Falls. The site tour, led by the Boldt Company, introduced the campers to

Kathleen Ellen Rugland, 75, of Menomonie, WI passed away peacefully with family present on May 17, 2026 after recently receiving a devastating cancer diagnosis. Born on March 23, 1951 in St. Paul MN to Donald and Phyllis Shanahan, Kathi spent her early childhood in St. Paul before moving to Roseau, MN where she graduated from high school. She then attended UND, making amazing lifelong friends through the years. Kathi’s children grew up in Minnesota before the family relocated

Need some assistance with your technology? The library's Tech Tuesday help sessions will move to the Senior Center (1412 6th Street E, Menomonie) the summer. Make an appointment for June 8, July 13, or August 3. Appointment times are from 10am-12pm. Call 715.232.2164 ext 210 or email info@menomonielibrary.org to schedule your appointment. Appointments are required. The Downsville Museum is open on Saturdays from 11 am - 3 pm. They are hosting a number of Discover Saturday eve

The Menomonie High School has recognized the following students for achieving a minimum 3.0 GPA for the second semester of the 2025-26 school year. Please note: Not all names of students who made the honor roll will appear on this list. Parents/guardians may choose to withhold the release of information to a third party. Students must also have taken a certain number of credits during the semester to be eligible for the honor roll. If anyone feels a student who is not on the

The Menomonie Baseball Association (MBA) is making an impact both on and off the field through youth development, community involvement, and ongoing improvements to local park facilities. The nonprofit organization, which operates independently of the school district and the City of Menomonie, provides baseball opportunities for players ages 9-14 through the Metro Baseball League and the Chippewa Valley Baseball League. The association also supports local high school and Legi

Our most recent restoration project is underway! If you've been inside The Mabel, you'll probably recognize the gorgeous memorial stained glass windows for Mabel, Andrew, and Bertha Tainter. With time, they have started to bow and take on some expected wear, so it was time to get them back in tip-top shape. Conrad Schmitt Studios (coincidentally, also founded in 1889!) stopped by earlier this week to carefully remove the stained glass windows to be completely taken apart, c

Need Help Finding Housing? Free Housing Application Help Workshops are available in Menomonie! Help with rental applications Help with affordable housing forms One-on-one support from friendly volunteers Walk-ins welcome Whether you're just getting started or need help with a specific application, we're here to help. See the flyer for dates, times, and locations. Together, we can help more people find a place to call home. From the Health Dunn Right Facebook page.

Loren E. Heffern, age 81 passed away May 31, 2026 at Colfax Senior Living in Colfax, WI. He was born February 13, 1945 to parents James and Dolores (Lindstrom) Heffern in St. Paul, MN. To share a memory, please visit obituaries at www.olsonfuneral.com

Capstone projects demonstrate mechanical, manufacturing know-how, leadership skills By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic mechanical engineering student Dominick Marco faced several challenges when he became team leader for the second semester of a capstone project on behalf of Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions. In addition to designing and building a prototype that would automatically assemble a plastic latch and a steel bracket int

***UPDATE*** Dakota Leis has been taken into custody. ***UPDATE*** The motorcycle involved in this case has been located, but law enforcement officers are still looking for Leis. ****** Please see the following information about a subject who is considered armed and dangerous. Do NOT approach him if located. Contact local authorities with any information regarding his whereabouts. From the Eau Claire Police Department Facebook page.