The United Way of Wisconsin and its network of local United Ways across the state of Wisconsin, has been selected by the Otto Bremer Trust (OBT) as a philanthropic intermediary to administer and distribute funds through the Otto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Fund. The United Way of Wisconsin network will administer $4,000,000 in funds for grants up to $75,000 to support local organizations that directly respond to immediate challenges and opportunities in the community.

Connie age 80, of Menomonie, WI passed away Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 at the Neighbors of Dunn County. She passed away after a battle with COPD and Pneumonia. She was born May 10th, 1945 in Eau Claire, WI to Roy Whiteside and Frances (nee Meyer). She grew up in Eau Claire and graduated from Regis High School. Connie married Don Holden April 24th, 1965 in Menomonie. They had 4 children together. They enjoyed going to NASCAR races, camping and a good cup of coffee. She lov

Dennis S. Dirksen, age 47, of Menomonie, Wisconsin, died on February 25, 2026. He was born on March 24, 1978, in Rockford, Illinois, to Karl Dirksen and Kelli (Ludwig) Cotey. He is survived by his children, Emily Dirksen and Mitchell Dirksen; Mother Kelli (Tyler) Cotey, brother Kyle Dirksen as well as many other family members and friends. He is preceded in death by his dad Karl Dirksen. Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie, WI is serving the Family. To share a memory, please visi

MKE Tech Hub, WMEP and UW-Stout form strategic partnership to support mid-market manufacturers Menomonie, Wis. – Three of Wisconsin’s leading manufacturing support organizations announced today a groundbreaking partnership to help mid-market manufacturers strategically adopt artificial intelligence and advanced technologies. The collaboration between MKE Tech Hub Coalition’s Synapse initiative , Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP), and the Manufacturing Outr

Lynn Mary Gust, 73, passed away Sunday, February 22nd peacefully in her sleep, after a short duration on hospice. Lynn is survived by her husband of 52 years, Les Gust; sons, Forrest & Fletcher Gust; daughter, Greer Gust; her two beloved grandchildren, Beau & Stella; and her fur babies Emma & Henny. From a young age, Lynn had a passion to learn and an innate desire to help others. She was a respected honors student at UWEC for several years with dreams of advocating for undes

After first-ever outright regular season title, ‘calm and composed’ squad aims for conference tourney, potential NCAA trip By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – Level-headed play, strong goaltending, and offensive consistency have all contributed to a season of success for the University of Wisconsin-Stout Blue Devil’s hockey team , including a first-ever outright Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletics Conference regular season championship. Now, the Blue Devils are headed i

Here's a story from Volume One about the HeART of Dunn County Fundraiser and Art Market for the Dunn County Humane Society. We need your CLEAN socks, mismatched welcomed, holes are okay. Colorful is better, but white is fine! Drop them off anytime the museum is open. We'll be using them for an upcoming Make It! Thursday event. From the Rassbach Museum and Fulton's Workshop Facebook page . 50 years ago (1976)...

Proposed work includes replacing and widening deck on County H structure The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is sharing details on a proposed maintenance project on the bridge carrying County H over the Chippewa River in the Dunn County towns of Rock Creek and Spring Brook and seeking public input. The public is invited to go to the project website , review information about the proposed work and submit comments by March 19, 2026, by: Email: ejohnson@reiengin

Engineering, technical, design competitions prepare young people for future careers By Abbey Goers, UW-Stout Nearly 400 students from 41 middle schools and high schools across the state will put their engineering, technical and design knowledge to the test at the SkillsUSA Regional Competition at UW-Stout, Thursday, Feb. 26, and Friday, Feb. 27. Students will compete in more than 35 events hosted by Continuing Education and Conferences . Using industry-standard machinery, d

On February 15, more than 100 residents packed a banquet hall, stood up one by one at a microphone, named their fears about hyperscale data center development — and then did something remarkable: they reached unanimous agreement on 41 provisions to protect their community. No shouting. No walkouts. No partisan divide. "People left having done something we haven't seen leaders in Washington or Madison do in a long time," said organizer Blaine Halverson. "They came to bro