UW Valleys is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 OBT Community Responsive Fund process. In partnership with the Otto Bremer Trust, United Way St. Croix and Red Cedar Valleys will continue to help direct critical funding to local nonprofits serving the six-county region. Nonprofits are invited to complete the eligibility assessment from May 1 until May 18, to be considered for an invitation to apply for funding through the OBT Community Responsive Fund at UW Valleys.

Join us for an open-air mini train ride through remote areas of the 13,000-acre Tiffany Wildlife Area! This event is a Fundraiser for The Prairie Enthusiasts Chippewa Savannas Chapter. Proceeds will support our Chapter’s local prairie and savanna restoration efforts and educational events. This train ride fundraiser is hosted by the Chippewa Savannas Chapter of The Prairie Enthusiasts in collaboration with the Chippewa Valley Motor Car Association. This open-air mini train ri

Around 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 3, an individual identified as Mason Douglas Barth was discovered deceased on UW-Stout’s campus near Bowman Hall. Menomonie and Stout police were immediately dispatched to the scene. The individual is not a current member of the UW-Stout community, but as the incident occurred on UW-Stout’s campus, UW-Stout Police are leading the investigation in partnership with the Menomonie Police Department, Menomonie Fire Department, and other municipal se

Judith May O'Dell, born on April 6, 1937, passed away on January 27, 2026, at the age of 88. She is survived by her nieces, Anne (Dennis) Volbrecht, Debby (Don) Johnson, Victoria (Mike) Arnold, Martha (Lee Clark) Brandly, and nephew, Steve (Cora) Brandly. She is also survived by grand and great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Carl and May Victoria Brandly; husband, John O'Dell who she married on February 26, 1977; brother, Dr. Charles Brandly

From the Dunn County ADRC Facebook page.

Tee off with Freedom and Fun! Description: Join us on July 3rd at Tanglewood Greens Golf Course for a patriotic celebration on the greens! This red, white, and blue-themed golf tournament promises a day of fun, friendly competition, and festive spirit. Here’s what you can expect: Registration Fees: Members/Veterans: $20 per person Regular Guests: $65 per person 2-person scramble format Rotating tees: red, white, and blue Check-in at 2pm; Shotgun start at 3pm BBQ buffet and sp

There’s something about having a standing tee time every week… Same day, same group, a little competition, and a reason to get out here, no matter what your week looked like. That’s exactly what the Women’s League at Tanglewood turns into. Starts May 19th, runs through August 25th, and before you know it, it just becomes part of your routine. 4-person teams, head-to-head each week, competitive enough to keep it interesting, but still one of the most fun ways to be out here. I

Michael A. Scheffler, age 50, of Menomonie, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at his home. He was born on June 21st, 1975, in Menomonie, Wisconsin, to Alan and Dawn Scheffler. Michael attended elementary school in Evansville, Wisconsin, and graduated from Madison East High School in 1993. Michael worked various jobs in the Madison area before returning to the Eau Claire area in 2001, where he continued to work until 2023. He had a remarkably generous spirit a

More than 300 students, faculty from more than 30 degree fields to share findings, creative works at Research Day on May 5 By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – With the rapid increase in the use of GLP-1 weight management and metabolic health medications, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro, food manufacturing companies are influenced to think about new product development for consumers with reduced appetite, early satiety, gastrointestinal discomfort and other related

Mark your calendar for our annual Spring Pancake Breakfast. Saturday, May 23 from 8:00 - 11:00. Check out our feature wall this year, History of the Downsville Schools. And, at 11:00 am, Dan Tetty will present "Paranormal Investigating - Who Doesn't Like A Good Ghost Story" From the Facebook event page.