There is a lot happening with Dunn County 4-H! Dunn County 4-H has much to be grateful for. They have seen a continued growth of their program in two ways, climbing membership numbers, and the expansion of our programming for local youth. Through 4-H, new learning opportunities are regularly being explored and offered to their members. For example, right now, Zachary Rozmiarek, the Dunn County 4-H Educator, has partnered with the Knapp Elementary School, Courtney Budden, the

Upcoming blood drives: Phillips Medisize - Tuesday, December 2nd , 11 am - 5 pm Stout Craft Co . - Tuesday, December 9th , 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Stout Craft Co . - Wednesday, December 10th , 11 am - 5 pm Grace Episcopal Church - Friday, December 12th , 9 am - 3 pm Stout Craft Co . - Tuesday, December 23rd , 10 am - 4 pm Menomonie East YMCA - Friday, December 26th , 12:30 pm - 5 pm Sign up and find more information HERE . I failed to post this in a timely m

University lauded by Military Times for services to vets, their families By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout can add another medal to its collection, having been named to the 2025 Best for Vets Colleges list by Military Times for its commitment to serving veterans and their families. UW-Stout was honored on the annual list, announced on Nov. 17 by Military Times, ranking first in Wisconsin among traditional and online universities. UW-Stou

Construction, interior design, technology education majors build garden products for senior living home residents By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – In a cross-disciplinary collaboration, four groups of students in Lecturer James Bunkelman ’s Light Construction Methods class are designing and building two raised garden beds, one raised tool bench and one raised tool holder for a senior living home. The project is part of a service-learning activity, as their final pr

By Laine Piotrowski A professor at the University of Wisconsin-Stout released a new board game in late October. Luthier: The Art of the Instrument is the second official release under Paverson Games, which was founded by game design professor Dave Beck back in 2020. After tariffs on imported goods in March pushed back the original July release date and delayed bringing Luthier to the United States, the game is officially back on schedule. Their first game, Distilled: A Spirit

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The Sunrise Rotary Club is pleased to recognize Maggie Winsand, a distinguished member of Menomonie High School’s Class of 2026, as the November Youth of the Month. Winsand’s nomination came with high praise from her teachers and counselors, who describe her as both humble and driven. She is a student whose follow-through, compassion, and leadership consistently set her apart. Known for her deep passion for Spanish and her commitment to serving marginalized communities, Winsa

Darla Mae Almsted (née Kincade), age 63, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on November 21, 2025, in Menomonie, Wisconsin. Born on January 7, 1962, in Redmond, Oregon, Darla was the only daughter of Dorothy and the late Walter Kincade. She grew up surrounded by a large family that included her brothers Jerry (Jeannine), Darren (Victoria), Monte, and Jason (Sharon) Kincade. Throughout her life, Darla remained deeply connected to her roots and cherished the bonds s

Reverend Robert C. Dahm March 27, 1951, ~ Nov. 19, 2025 Reverend Robert Colburn Dahm, age 74 of Wilson, WI passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the Baldwin Care Center. He was born in Shawano, WI to Robert and Vera (Colburn) Dahm on March 27th, 1951. Bob graduated from Shawano High School in 1969 and then graduated from UW-La Crosse in 1973 with a degree in Parks and Recreation Administration. In the 1980s, Bob met Susan Warland Stary, and they married on October 6, 1