Help Us Locate a Vehicle – Possible Hit & Run The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help following a possible hit and run crash. Location: Highway 25 near 453rd Ave Time: Around 6:50 AM today (3/31/2026) Direction of travel: Southbound The suspect vehicle is described as: Older maroon Ford truck Light-colored topper If you were in the area and saw anything, we want to hear from you. Reference case # : 26-00435 To remain anonymous, submit a tip through Dunn Count

Institute for Supply Management awards UW-Stout alum in 30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Stars By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – Kole Mewhorter , a business administration and supply chain management alum from University of Wisconsin-Stout, is being honored as an Institute for Supply Management 2025 ISM 30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Star. Kole Mewhorter has been awarded as an Institute for Supply Management 2025 ISM 30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Star. Submitte

Janet Irene (Graese) Dettmann, age 90, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026. Janet was born on September 25, 1935, in the Township of Forest, Wisconsin, to Arnold and Martha (Suckow) Graese. She attended Woodland School, a one-room country school less than a mile from the family farm where she was raised, completing grades one through eight. She went on to graduate from Clear Lake High School on May 26, 1953. Following graduation, Janet moved to New Richmond, Wisconsin, wh

Book signing scheduled for April 18th at Brewery Nonic Local author James Close will host a public book signing open house at a restored train depot for his new historical fiction novel, The River Between Us , a sweeping story set along the Hay River and throughout the greater Red Cedar River Valley during the mid-19th century. Born and raised in the Red Cedar River watershed, Close graduated from Menomonie High School and the University of Wisconsin–Stout and now lives along

By Laine Piotrowski, UW-Stout Student The Philosopher’s Café, held monthly throughout the UW-Stout school year, offers students and community members a comfortable space to discuss current ethical and philosophical issues. Hosted by Stout’s Center for Applied Ethics and organized by its director, Dr. Xan Bozzo, the Café has been an ongoing community series since September 2023. Bozzo brought the program to Menomonie after leading a similar initiative at UW-Green Bay. “I did

Machelle Ann Radtke, 61, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on March 23, 2026. Born on March 9, 1965, to Robert and Suzanne Radtke, Chelley was raised in Elmwood, Wisconsin, and graduated from Elmwood High School in 1983. She later made her home in southwest Georgia for a number of years with her significant other, Lonnie Pierce, and their two children, Amber and Tanner. Eventually, she returned to Wisconsin where she spent many years working as a certified nur

After years of work, the City of Menomonie is nearing completion of removing boulevard trees impacted by emerald ash borer. So far this year, crews have removed over 240 trees, with just 8 boulevard ash trees remaining. Once those are completed, removal of ash trees along boulevards will be finished. Tree removals include not only ash trees affected by emerald ash borer, but also trees that are storm-damaged or in declining condition. What happens next? Replacement tree plan

Kent “Radar” Cran, age 62, of Wheeler, WI died unexpectedly Saturday, March 28, 2026, at his home. He was born August 21, 1963 in Eau Claire, WI to Lew and Lynda (Glenz) Cran. He grew up in the Menomonie area and graduated from Menomonie High School in 1981. After High School, Radar joined the Army and attended basic training at Ft. Leonardwood in Missouri. After basic training, he was stationed at Ft. Lewis in Washington state. He worked in hydraulic maintenance, servicing C

Chippewa Valley Technical College will again offer the Learn Grow Lead conference , where administrative and business professionals come together to sharpen their skills, boost productivity, and leave with practical tools to transform their workplace. The event will be from 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, at CVTC’s Business Education Center. Business and administrative professionals are encouraged to attend. The day will be packed with insightful keynote spea