With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved father, Ronald Douglas Puhl, of Lakeville, MN, on March 26th, 2026, at the age of 86. He died peacefully, surrounded by family, after a brief stay in the hospital. Ron was a simple man by his own declaration. Those around him were drawn in by his kind, easy-going nature. The jokes were always plentiful. And laughter inevitably ensued. We will miss him dearly. Ron’s origin story begins in the heartland, in Menomonie, WI

Clean up efforts participants | submitted photo In recognition of May being National Treatment Court Month, participants in the Dunn County Adult Treatment Court joined community partners for a clean-up project that reinforced the importance of recovery through service. Individuals, including Treatment Court participants, worked throughout May 14 removing trash and debris from abandoned encampments, sorting and hauling discarded materials, and cleaning surrounding public area

A friendly reminder to residents that the City of Menomonie’s Alternate Side Irrigation policy is in place! To prevent strain on the city’s water system, and maintain steady water pressure during peak summer use, we're asking residents to follow these guidelines: Even-numbered addresses (like 620 11th St) may water lawns only on even-numbered days (June 2, 4, 6, etc.). Odd-numbered addresses (like 621 11th St) may water lawns only on odd-numbered days (June 1, 3, 5, etc.). Wh

Language barrier, jet lag can’t undermine Anderson’s creative ambition By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – Maya Anderson wanted to create something ambitious to cap off her B.S. video production degree at University of Wisconsin-Stout – something that would encapsulate her years of experience behind the camera, demonstrate her personal vision and set herself on a path toward professional success. To meet these goals, Anderson traveled halfway around the world to Tokyo,

The University of Wisconsin-Superior has named Kieran Bignell of Menomonie to the Dean's List for academic achievement during the Spring 2026 semester. To be named to the Dean's List, students must have completed 12 degree-seeking semester credits and achieved at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale). Founded in 1893 as a teacher's college, UW-Superior has more than 50 program offerings, select online and graduate programs, Division III athletics programs and

Expenditures up less than 1 percent The Chippewa Valley Technical College District Board approved its budget at the board meeting on Thursday. Caleb Cornelius, vice president of administration and chief strategy officer, said CVTC is committed to student and community success through meaningful instruction and sound financial planning. "We focus on providing the high-quality educational outcomes that our students and community need while actively, carefully, and responsib

Congratulations to tonight’s Conrad’s Auto Salvage Wissota Street Stock feature winner, Janesville Minnesota’s Keith Tourville on Military Night presented by SSR Race Cars! Top 3: Keith Tourville - Janesville, MN Parker Anderson - Phillips, WI Layla Chaplin - Cameron, WI Congratulations to tonight’s Midwest Food & Tobacco Group USRA Late Model feature winner, Menomonie Wisconsin's Ryan Howe on Military Night presented by SSR Race Cars! Top 3: Ryan Howe - Menomonie, WI Tom Kar

Public invited to honor local veterans and witness new brick inductions at the Dunn County Veterans Memorial on June 14 The Community Foundation of Dunn County and Downtown Menomonie, Inc. will co-host their annual Flag Day ceremony on Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Dunn County Veterans Memorial, located at 201 6th Avenue East in Menomonie. The event is free and open to the public, with no RSVP required. The ceremony will honor local veterans and feature

With hearts full of gratitude and love, we announce the passing of our beloved Susan Antoinette Roethke (née Robertson) of Menomonie, Wisconsin, who passed away peacefully on May 30, surrounded by her family. Sue was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend whose kindness and joyful spirit touched all who knew her. Born on February 24, 1943, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Sue was the daughter of Dewain and Merrille Robertson. She married