UW-Stout hosts Anna Maria College in first round on Saturday, March 14 By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – For the first time in nearly two decades, the University of Wisconsin-Stout Blue Devils hockey team is headed to the NCAA tournament, riding high after a 5-4 victory in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletics Conference Tournament championship game . UW-Stout (21-5-1) defeated UW-River Falls on March 7 to earn its first trip to the NCAA tourney since 2009. The Blue

Survey finds rising pay, 99% employment rate for recent UW-Stout alums By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – Amazon . Cigna . CVS Health . General Motors . Citigroup . What do all these blue-chip companies have in common? In addition to being among the 25 largest American corporations on the latest Fortune 500 list, they’ve also hired recent University of Wisconsin-Stout graduates over the past year. According to a new report, Blue Devils who graduated between fall 2024 a

It’s NCAA Tournament time in Menomonie. UW-Stout Men’s Hockey vs. Anna Maria Saturday | 7:00 p.m. | Fanetti Community Center Tickets are now available! Grab yours and pack the rink for round one! Tickets can be purchased HERE .

A total of 2,151 students, received degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison on December 14, 2025. The university held its Winter 2025 Commencement ceremony for undergraduates and graduates at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. UW-Madison was ranked the #2 public university in the United States by Time magazine in 2026. With public service as its guiding principle, UW-Madison's students, staff, and faculty engage in a world-class education while solving real-wor

Construction information meeting planned for 10 days ahead of project start To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Gov. Tony Evers has signed an $8.99 million contract with prime contractor Monarch Paving Co. of Amery for a resurfacing project on two highway segments in Dunn County – US 12 from Princeton Drive in Elk Mound to just north of WIS 29 and WIS 40 from US 12 to County M in the village of Colfax. Construction is scheduled to start on Monday, March 30. The co

Kendra Ann Kostman, age 78, of Boyceville, WI passed away peacefully at home March 9th, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. Kendra was born June 1, 1947 to Theodore and Marjorie (Hill) Zielsdorf. She was a graduate of Glenwood High School, Glenwood City, WI. After graduation Kendra went to work for St. Paul Fire and Marine in St Paul. Kendra met the love of her life Duane Kostman through a set-up by Kendra’s sister Marlene. Duane and Kendra were married on August 19, 1967. Kendra

Annette E. Nelson, 80, of Menomonie, WI passed away of unexpectedly of natural causes at her home Thursday, March 5, 2026. Annette was born November 18, 1945 in Menomonie, WI to William and Julia (Kirby) Werner. She grew up in the Menomonie area and graduated from Menomonie High School in 1963. After many years, she retired from her work at the Menomonie School District. In retirement she found great joy in the simple pleasures of life. She loved making cards and quilting. Sh

Manufacturing Outreach Center receives federal designation as statewide leader to support small and medium-sized manufacturers Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, has been awarded $19 million in federal funds as it takes a leadership role as manager of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program in Wisconsin. The funds, $3.8 million annually for five years, come through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Insti

Catch up on the latest local podcasts: Chamber Chatter The Menom Podcast Coffee at the Cottage Menomonie Talk Infinite Rabbit Hole Arbor on the Air Boys and Girls Club Podcast Blue Devils Unscripted Upcoming blood drives: New Hope Lutheran Church - Tuesday, March 10th, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm St. Paul's Lutheran Church - Monday, March 16th, 9 am - 2 pm First Congregational Church UCC - Tuesday, March 17th, 9 am - 3 pm Menomonie East YMCA - Friday, March 27th,

Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) announced today that anonymous longtime supporters have committed a legacy gift expected to exceed $10 million, designating all their belongings to the College through the CVTC Foundation, Inc., upon their passing. The planned gift was first revealed during the CVTC Foundation Gala on Thursday, Feb. 26, and represents one of the most significant legacy commitments in the College’s history. In a video shared at the event, the donors