Undergraduates demonstrate applied learning at annual Research in the Rotunda event By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – From the depths of outer space to the cutting edge of cyberspace, University of Wisconsin-Stout undergraduates presented wide-ranging, impactful research March 11 at the annual Research in the Rotunda event in the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison. The event embodies UW-Stout’s polytechnic approach on a statewide stage, with student researchers and

Pictured L-R: Sergeant Jason Stalker, Investigator Dan Westlund, Cairenn Binder, Assistant Director Ramapo College, Sheriff Kevin Bygd. Dunn County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Dan Westlund and Sergeant Jason Stalker have been selected to receive the Michael Vendola Death Investigator of the Year Award through the Wisconsin Association of Homicide Investigators (WAHI) and will be presented the award at the organization's April Conference. The Michael Vendola Death Investig

Arthur “Art” D. Hall, age 86, of Elmwood, WI, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, surrounded by his family at Mayo Clinic Health System – Eau Claire. He was born on March 14, 1940, in Elmwood, WI, to Stanley and Hazel (DeLong) Hall. Art grew up in the Elmwood area and graduated from Durand High School in 1958. After high school, Art left the family farm and landscaping business to work in construction for Wahl Brothers and later Shackelton Construction. Over the years, he

Marilyn Louise Arnsdorff (Delmar) age 94, of Mondovi, WI passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026 at the Neighbors of Dunn County. She was born on July 21, 1931 in Red Wing, MN to Fred Delmar and Wilmay (Hanson). She grew up in the Red Wing area and graduated from Red Wing High School in 1949. She attended nursing school and earned an LPN nursing degree in 1951. She went on to work at Miller Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Several years later she went back to school for a refresher co

Judy M. Krueger, age 78, of Boyceville, WI, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at her home. She was born on August 27, 1947, in Coy, Wilcox County, Alabama, to Robert and Mrytle (Dinger) Porter. While growing up, she lived in Alabama, South Dakota, and later graduated in San Diego, CA. In 1977, Judy graduated from the Pacific College of Medical and Dental Assistants program and worked most of her career as a medical assistant and later in billing and coding, retiring fr

Update: the boys won the semifinal game on Thursday night by defeating the New Richmond Tigers. The following is from the MHS announcements. Menomonie Mustangs Boys Basketball Team Got it Done last night defeating New Richmond 83-77 and advanced to the Sectional Final on tomorrow with the winner advancing to State! Leading the way for the Mustangs was Tyler Nelson scoring 20 points and Jake Rue 17 points. The Mustangs will be playing West Salem at Arcadia High School.

From the Downsville Community Museum Facebook page . The feature wall at the Museum this year is the history of the Downsville Schools. We are compiling pictures, stories and history to put on a slide show and printed copies in a book for you to look at. We are looking for your help. Do you have student or class pictures (please include the names of the students if possible), stories or history information you would like to share? We will scan any pictures and return as reque

What do the candidates for Menomonie mayor think about issues facing our community? Come and get to know Menomonie mayor candidates Matthew Crowe and Randy Knaack. This will be a moderated forum with the 2026 candidates for Mayor of Menomonie. Our guest moderator will be Afton Greco, Director of the Menard Center for the Study of Institutions and Innovation at UW-Stout. Candidates will be presented with questions developed by LWV-GCV as well as questions submitted by atten

On April 7, voters in the Menomonie School District will elect three school board members, each for a three-year term ending in April 2029. Five candidates have registered to run for these positions: Dale Dahlke (i) Jay Edenborg Amy Riddle-Swanson (i) Joseph R. Eliason Josie Pillman (i = current incumbent) If you would like to suggest questions in advance to be considered by the forum moderator, you may send by email to forums.lwvgcv@gmail.com. Audience members at the even

Members of the 22'ers 4-H Club, winners of the Dunn County 4-H 2025-2026 Food Drive / submitted photo There is a lot happening with Dunn County 4-H! For the past several months, Dunn County 4-H has been holding a food drive competition to see which of our clubs could collect the most. The 22'ers 4-H Club, the winners of the 2025-2026 Food Drive, collected 195 items, which averaged out to 7.5 items per member. As a reward, they will be given an ice cream sundae party. In to