Margaret C. Hoffman, 101, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026 at American Lutheran Home, Menomonie, WI. She was born July 31, 1924 to William and Helen (Tietz) Seipel and was a lifelong resident of Eau Claire where she was a devoted member of Epiphany Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin, and brothers Elmer, Ralph and Leroy and sisters Esther and Gertrude. She is survived by her daughters Mary (Mark) Tlachac and Nancy (Paul) Ninas, grandchildren

Bender, Lueck also receive Wood Medallion, highest nonacademic honor By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – Alongside more than 100 of their peers, three University of Wisconsin-Stout students were honored as Outstanding Student Leaders of the Year at the annual Leadership Awards on May 6, for their commitment, involvement and service around campus and the Menomonie community: Brett Bender, a computer networking and information technology major from Rio Melody Lueck, a g

The latest episode of the History Channel's Foods that Built America shared the story of Swiss Miss. The episode aired on May 17th and is titled "Chocolate in a Glass". You can stream it on the History Channel's website if you have a cable or streaming package that includes the History Channel. The 2026 Rustic Roads Guide is now available in print and online, showcasing Wisconsin’s 126 unique Rustic Roads and Wisconsin’s five Scenic Byways. A new Rustic Roads Guide is develop

Five seniors - Grace Edenborg, Madeline Horvath, Miles Ogden, Luke Pember, and Noah Slaback - have been named valedictorians of the MHS Class of 2026. To achieve this honor, students must have a cumulative high school GPA of 4.0 through the first semester of their senior year. Read on to learn more about these accomplished young adults. Grace Edenborg will attend the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, where she will major in Biology and minor in Spanish and Business. Gradua

The University of Minnesota Morris has announced that Keebtxuj Xiong, of Menomonie, has been selected to receive the Morris Scholars Award. Morris Scholars receive a $28,000 scholarship package, disbursed evenly over four years, plus a one-time $2,500 scholarship stipend that may be used during their second, third, or fourth year at UMN Morris to engage in an eligible scholarly experience (e.g., study abroad, research or artistic projects, travel to academic conferences).

HEY DUNN COUNTY! Let’s stand together. Let’s make it visible. On Wednesday, May 27, join the Dunn County Zero Suicide Team by wearing GREEN in support of Mental Health Awareness Month. Green represents hope, healing, renewal, and support for the 1 in 5 adults experiencing mental illness. Together, we can help reduce stigma and create a community of compassion and understanding. Wear green clothing or accessories Snap a photo of your green gear, your team, or your crew Share y

Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) students received 470 scholarships and microgrants totaling more than $494,000 throughout the 2025-2026 school year. The students and scholarship donors participated in a CVTC Foundation annual Scholarship Awards Reception to honor the students and donors, recently. Scholarships were given to incoming and continuing students and span a majority of the CVTC program areas. From Menomonie: Mitchell Hayden, Chippewa Valley Facility Engi

The Women’s Giving Circle (WGC) of Dunn County is accepting grant applications through June 1 from nonprofit organizations serving women, children, and families throughout Dunn County. A component fund of the Community Foundation of Dunn County (CFDC), the WGC was established in 2013 to strengthen the spirit of women through collaborative philanthropy, giving, and granting. Through collective giving, members pool their contributions to support local programs and initiatives t

Bauer Built, Inc. (Corporate Offices in Durand, Wisconsin) would like to announce Amelia Weber from Menomonie High School as one of the winners of the G.F. “Sam” and Ethel V. Bauer/Bauer Built, Inc. Scholarship Award. Bauer Built introduced this program in 1994 in commemoration of their 50th Anniversary and in honor of their founders, G.F. “Sam” and Ethel V. Bauer. Amelia will be awarded $2,000 upon completing her first semester of post-secondary education. Since 1994, Bau

Maria Gabbey-Kirsch, age 76, of Menomonie, passed away, Thursday, May 14, 2026 at her home, The Neighbors of Dunn County. She was born in Racine, WI on May 25, 1949 to Leslie and Margareth (Kirsch) Gabbey. When she was 10 years old, she lost both parents within three months of each other and joined the family of Uncle Fred and Aunt Esther Behrmann of Kenosha. Maria married John Zukowski on September 4, 1971 at St. George Catholic Church in Kenosha WI. They had two sons, Jason