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Jan “Rabbit” Robert Fager was born on February 21, 1949, in Freeport, Illinois, to Robert and Roberta (Chapin) Fager. He grew up in McConnell and Orangeville Illinois, alongside his siblings James Fager (his twin), Greg O’Haver, and Penny (O’Haver) Colvin. Jan graduated from Orangeville High School in 1967, where he shared a special bond with his twin brother Jim, especially on the basketball court. Together they helped lead their team to two Conference Championships with Jan

John Joseph Nimsgern, age 59, of Menomonie, Wisconsin, and formerly of Minocqua, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly in Las Vegas, doing one of the things he loved most, playing the slot machines. John was born on December 5, 1966, in Elgin, Illinois, to William and Joyce (Mangold) Nimsgern Sr. John graduated from Minocqua Lakeland Union High School in 1985. While he may not have broken any academic records, he certainly made his mark on the basketball court. In fact, legend

Thomas J. Stansbury, age 88, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, at Colfax Senior Living surrounded by family. Tom was born on February 5, 1938. He was raised on the family farm in Hay River and graduated from Colfax High School in 1956. He proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1961 until his honorable discharge in 1965. Later that year, he began his career with GTE, where he worked until retiring in 1994. On February 17, 1962, Tom married the love of his lif

Link to live stream and program Two hundred thirty-nine seniors are set to graduate from Menomonie High School on Sunday, May 24th, at 2 pm in the school gymnasium. Tickets are not needed to attend. The ceremony will be live-streamed and can be found here. The accompanying program for the ceremony can be found below. Senior scholarships and awards were presented on May 1st. See this prior post for details. Learn more about this year's valedictorians in this article.

With summer approaching and lawns growing quickly across the community, the City of Menomonie’s long grass ordinance goes into effect June 1. Keeping yards maintained helps support neighborhood pride, public safety, and cleaner waterways throughout our community. Here are a few reminders about yard maintenance: • Grass and boulevards must be kept under 9 inches in height, as outlined in City Ordinance Title 5, Chapter 1, Section 4F. If grass exceeds that height, property owne

New accounts opened between May 18 – June 5, 2026 can qualify for the Summer Savings bonus As Wisconsin families look ahead to exciting summer milestones, Edvest 529, Wisconsin’s direct‑sold college savings plan, is encouraging them to plan for future opportunities with a special $50 deposit when they open a new Edvest 529 account. Running from May 18 through June 5, 2026, the Summer Savings bonus promotion aims to help parents, grandparents, and loved ones start and contin

Students awarded for efforts, share experiences at national companies in Q&As By Abbey Goers, UW-Stout Student success is the leading goal of University of Wisconsin-Stout’s FOCUS 2030 strategic plan, ensuring students are career-ready before graduation. The Cooperative Education and Internship Program is one lane on that road to success. This past year, Career Services’ CEIP program connected more than 980 students with co-ops and internships at nearly 600 employers, inclu

Brian Michael Husby, age 72, of Menomonie, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Brian was born on August 26, 1953, in Menomonie, Wisconsin, to Ronald E. Husby and Margaret “Riley” E. Jones. He grew up in the Menomonie area and graduated from Menomonie High School in 1971. Following high school, Brian attended the University of Wisconsin–Stout, where he earned a degree in Vocational Rehabilitation and later obtained his Master’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation C

Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City project gives glimpse into real world construction management By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout construction management students competed against the nation’s top students during Associated Builders and Contractors’ hallmark annual event, the Construction Management Competition, held this spring in Salt Lake City, Utah. The ABC competition gives students a glimpse into the real world of construction, testing t