Program has earned national credentials, international reach during its first four years By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – Just four years after it was created, the University of Wisconsin-Stout Bachelor of Science cybersecurity program ranks as one of the best in the nation, recently landing at No. 14 among the Top 25 programs in the United States , according to Programs.com . The cybersecurity program also was placed No. 21 among the Most Affordable Cybersecurity B

Barry A. Smith, 85 of Boyceville passed away peacefully with family by his side on February 21st. Barry was born May 12th 1940 to George and Jane (Geving) Smith. Barry graduated High School at Glenwood City, WI in 1958. Immediately following graduation Barry enlisted into the Army. Barry was stationed in Korea for 4 years. During his enlistment Barry was a sharpshooter and paratrooper. Once out of the Army Barry attended U. W. Whitewater for business. Barry married Dorothy Ca

Starting Monthly Dart Tournaments!!!! 1st Saturday of every Month!!! 7pm Start!!! We had a blast with the last tourney so let’s keep it going!!! From the Backwoods Bar Facebook page .

Connie Rae, age 79, a native of Menomonie, Wisconsin passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at her home in Florida. Connie was born on February 13, 1946, in Menomonie, Wisconsin to James L. Weiss and Ruth V. (Jensen) Stoeklen-Weiss. She grew up in the Boyceville area but graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School, Kenosha Wisconsin on June 4, 1964. Connie was a licensed pilot, handwriting analysis expert, certified floral arranger & loved to plan & create parties for friends

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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