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There’s something about having a standing tee time every week… Same day, same group, a little competition, and a reason to get out here, no matter what your week looked like. That’s exactly what the Women’s League at Tanglewood turns into. Starts May 19th, runs through August 25th, and before you know it, it just becomes part of your routine. 4-person teams, head-to-head each week, competitive enough to keep it interesting, but still one of the most fun ways to be out here. I

Michael A. Scheffler, age 50, of Menomonie, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at his home. He was born on June 21st, 1975, in Menomonie, Wisconsin, to Alan and Dawn Scheffler. Michael attended elementary school in Evansville, Wisconsin, and graduated from Madison East High School in 1993. Michael worked various jobs in the Madison area before returning to the Eau Claire area in 2001, where he continued to work until 2023. He had a remarkably generous spirit a

More than 300 students, faculty from more than 30 degree fields to share findings, creative works at Research Day on May 5 By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – With the rapid increase in the use of GLP-1 weight management and metabolic health medications, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro, food manufacturing companies are influenced to think about new product development for consumers with reduced appetite, early satiety, gastrointestinal discomfort and other related

Michael L. Belden, 83, passed away peacefully at his home on May 4, 2026, surrounded by the embrace of his devoted family and cherished friends. Michael was born August 28, 1942, in Peoria, Illinois to Charles and Marge Belden. Mike grew up in the Redwing area and moved to Menomonie in 1961 where he was then drafted to Vietnam and later graduated from Menomonie High school in 1966. He then helped his parents run the Marion Hotel. Mike was a beacon of light and warmth to all w

Carol A. Saxton (Miller), 90, of Menomonie, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born at home in the Town of Lucas, Dunn County, WI on August 2, 1935. Carol was the seventh of eleven children born to Henry and Eda (Thompson) Miller. Carol was set up on a blind date with Marvin Saxton in 1951 by friends and they married on January 3, 1952. After marriage, Carol had a number of various jobs in addition to working on the farm. He

Dennis Kenneth Spader, age 82, of Menomonie, WI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. Dennis was born on August 22, 1943, to John and Katie (Reichling) Spader at home on the family farm in Oldham, SD. As the eleventh of sixteen children, Dennis developed a deep sense of family, an admirable work ethic, and a lifelong love of creating a little mischief. He left the family farm to pursue higher education, beginning in Kitche

Chancellor, Distinguished Alum, students to speak in three ceremonies at Johnson Fieldhouse By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – Spring commencement will be held for 1,067 graduates on Saturday, May 16, at University of Wisconsin-Stout. A total of 849 undergraduate and 218 graduate students will receive degrees during three ceremonies at Johnson Fieldhouse: 9:30 a.m.: College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Management 1:30 p.m.: College of Arts & Hum

Dorothy “Dolly” Eva Flick, 96 of Menomonie, quietly passed away on April 30, 2026 at Our House Senior Living. Dolly was born on December 13, 1929 in Menomonie, WI to Clarence and Julia (Skaare) Smith. Baptized and Confirmed at Little Elk Creek Lutheran Church in rural Menomonie. Dolly graduated from Menomonie High School in 1947. The day after graduation she started working as an AT&T telephone operator. Dolly worked in Menomonie, Eau Claire, and Appleton. She remained a tele

Renovation, addition funded in part by record-breaking alumni gift By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – A $31.7 million renovation of University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Recreation Complex will transform the facility and provide more than 39,000 square feet of new and remodeled space for student health, fitness and wellbeing. Campus leaders, alumni, legislators and students were among those who took part in the official groundbreaking for the project at the campus Sports & F