The Dunn County Highway Department is undertaking several roadway and bridge improvement projects during the 2026 construction season, focusing on pavement rehabilitation, drainage improvements and long‑term roadway durability. “The Dunn County Board of Supervisors has made a major investment to improve the county’s roadways,” said County Highway Commissioner Dustin Binder. “This work represents a continued investment in maintaining safe and reliable transportation routes fo

Michael Richard Burnett, age 66, of Boyceville, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, April 12th. Michael was born on February 15th, 1960, in Menomonie, WI, to Ann Burnett (Gudis). He was the second of three children. On August 25th, 1979, Mike married the absolute love of his life, Debra Rae Huls. Together they built a beautiful life and raised their three children, Nichole, Travis, and Sheanah—creating a family rooted in love, humor, and resilience. Mike lived lif

Erwin “Erv” Berg, age 90, of Menomonie, WI, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at The Neighbors of Dunn County in Menomonie, WI. He was born on July 27, 1935, in Strum, WI, to Otto and Erma (Lee) Berg. Erv was raised in the Eau Claire area and graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School in 1953. Erv married Vivian Pierce on July 2, 1955, in Eau Claire. Together they lived in several places before settling in Menomonie in the 1960s, where they raised their family. He pr

Rotary members from L-R: Scott Fredrick, Bill Butsic, Mike Shaide, Gus Myran, and Court Sand. By Maggie Foote Winter’s frosty temperatures offer those who venture out, the fun of skating on Lake Menomin. This year, between skating and the occasional snowball fight, outdoor enthusiasts were able to use new tables and benches. Thanks to the combined efforts of the two Menomonie Rotary Clubs and the City of Menomonie, 12 picnic tables and 5 benches were constructed and placed at

SOAD Senior Show on May 8, part of Stout’s Spring Showcase, celebrates nearly 120 graduating seniors’ creative works By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – A smart indoor herb propagation system; an intuitive commercial device to help bystanders in the event of a seizure; a robotic solution for transporting landscaping materials; a portable, easy to clean dish system for college students; adjustable, telescopic ski poles; a contemporary doll. These are a handful of the s

Stout's annual Fashion Without Fabric show was last Saturday. Check out this VIDEO to see the amazing creations! Save the Date: The Menomonie High School All Class Reunion will be held on July 25 , 2026, from 3-7 pm at Kyote's Den. Every year, the UW-Stout foundation drawing students use the Mabel Tainter Theater as inspiration for drawings. These amazing works of art are then, appropriately, displayed at the Mabel Tainter. The drawings are up through April 30th and can be v

On Monday, April 13, 2026, the School District of the Menomonie Area hired Mitch Olson as the next head football coach at Menomonie High School Olson's career includes 11 years of teaching physical education in La Crosse, coaching football and baseball, and serving as a strength and conditioning coach. Olson spent the past five years as the head football coach at La Crosse Central High School, where he led the RiverHawks to Mississippi Valley Conference Champions in each of t

On April 13, 2026, the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office received information that a vehicle was speeding on Westbound Interstate 94 at speeds up to 140 MPH after a Wisconsin State Patrol (WSP) attempted to stop the vehicle for speeding in Jackson County. The vehicle fled from the WSP Trooper when the Trooper attempted to stop, and the pursuit was terminated due to high speed. Local Law Enforcement and/or WSP Troopers observed the suspect vehicle continuing to drive at speeds o

On April 12, 2026, at 6:49 PM, the Dunn County Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call of a female reporting an active domestic violence situation on 1130th Avenue, Boyceville, in the Township of Hay River. During the response to the scene, deputies learned the male suspect had physically assaulted a female inside a residence and then went outside, eventually entering a camper on the property. The male suspect secured the camper door and refused to exit when de

Two-year project seeks to identify recycled polymers that can be used in manufacturing process By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – John Deere machinery has been recognizable for its distinctive green color for more than a century. Student and faculty researchers at University of Wisconsin-Stout are working to ensure that John Deere is also known for a different kind of green: sustainability. Led by Professor Wei Zheng , student research assistants in the B.S. plastics e