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

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

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is warning consumers of another wave of fraud attempts in which scammers pose as WisDOT. Some scams duplicate the look of official WisDOT content. The latest phishing scam, often from out of state or out of country phone numbers, warns of a “Driver’s License Suspension Pending” or vague “violation details” with a demand for urgent action and payment or “continue for details” button with link

Robert Leslie Plumley, age 87, of Knapp, WI passed away Sunday, May 17 at his home. He was born July 11, 1938, in Baldwin, WI to Harold and Grace (Nelson) Plumley. He grew up in the Centerville area, as a young man he moved to Kenosha, WI for a few years and then returned to Knapp, WI in 1969 where he lived until death. Robert met Vira Mae Laehn (and her baby daughter) in Kenosha. After moving back to Knapp and living there for several years, they were married on July 1, 1972

Wanted - Jessy Mae Norby. See below for details. Information can be reported to the Dunn County Crime Stoppers website or call 1-855-847-3866.

Michael Dean Feigal, 76, of Menomonie, WI, passed away on May 16, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital in Eau Claire. A Celebration of Life service will take place at First Congregational UCC, 420 Wilson Ave, Menomonie, WI, 54751, on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Renee Mehlberg officiating, preceded by a visitation at 10:00 a.m., and followed by a reception. Born to Marjorie (Kottke) and Robert Feigal in Red Wing, MN, Mike grew up in Pine Island, MN, wh

Student speakers at May 16 ceremonies encourage peers to act with compassion, courage, and to continue learning By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – Outstanding and retired educator Bryan Albrecht, a three-time alum at University of Wisconsin-Stout, crossed the commencement stage once again on May 16 – not to receive an additional diploma, but as a guest speaker to address Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University’s Class of 2026. During three commencement ceremonies, celebra