Dave Beck’s Paverson Games creates elaborate, concept-driven games with the help of other talented faculty By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – The gift of a board game, a visit to a historic distillery and a sleepless night during a sabbatical in Scotland combined to inspire University of Wisconsin-Stout Professor Dave Beck to create a successful game design business. These experiences also transformed Beck’s approach to teaching students in UW-Stout’s game design and

Join us for free quarterly trainings to increase your skills as a caregiver. From the Dunn County ADRC Facebook page .

Residents of the City of Menomonie will see a Mayoral Primary on the ballot on February 17, 2026. Three candidates have filed papers to run for the office of Mayor of Menomonie, triggering a needed Spring Primary. Names were drawn at random and will appear on the ballot for City of Menomonie residents in the following order: Grady Richartz Randy Knaack Matthew Crowe The top two candidates with the most votes will advance to appear on the April 7, 2026, Spring Election ball

Donna Gibson, age 85 of North St. Paul, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on February 10, 2026. Preceded in death by beloved husband Sam, children Daniel and Kay (King), parents Mark and Julia Lewis, brother Wilber, Ronald, and sister Doris. Survived by daughter Kari (Todd) and daughter- in- law Tamra; proud Grandma of Ross (Danielle), Randi (Christopher), Kelsey (Kyle), Rachel (Jaron), Bailey and Guy; beloved Great Grandma (GG) of 7 great--grandchildren; man

Community invited to exhibitions, civic and literary conversations, film screenings and performances By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – As University of Wisconsin-Stout steps into spring semester and continues its Year of Design, community members are invited to myriad civic talks, film screenings and literary conversations, art and design exhibitions, and performing arts events for everyone on campus and throughout the community. Events are open to the public; some ev

Randy Morrissette United Way St. Croix and Red Cedar Valleys (UW Valleys) has announced the appointment of Randy Morrissette II as its new Executive Director, following the retirement of Executive Director Steve McCarthy. Morrissette brings more than 25 years of leadership experience advancing organizational growth and strengthening community impact. A respected civic leader, he has served on the Hudson Common Council since 2006 and currently serves as Council President. Th

Lee F. Villeneuve, age 91 of Menomonie, WI passed away at home peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Lee Francis Villeneuve was born on March 24, 1934, in Plymouth, Wisconsin to Theodore and Edith (Gessert) Villeneuve. Lee graduated from Aquinas High School in Lacrosse, WI. He then served his country in the Navy and after that he would go on to learn land surveying. His love for surveying would continue for 67 years, bringing him to Menomonie, where h

Lori Barney December 31, 2025 Lori Barney was born August 20, 1966, and passed away December 31, 2025, at Safe Haven in Boyceville where she had lived since 2016. Lori was raised in foster care by her loving parents Gerald and Marlys (Styer) Lausted and her younger siblings Heidi and Christopher. At age 33 she moved into adult Family Care managed by the former ADRC of Dunn County. Lori attended Codington Elementary School and Menomonie High and completed her education when he

Roger Mark Hillestad, age 67 of Durand, died Friday, February 6, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Eau Claire surrounded by his family. Roger was born December 28, 1958 in Menomonie. He graduated from Menomonie High School. After graduation, Roger enlisted and served in the U.S. Army. He went on to acquire an undergraduate degree from UW-Eau Claire and a Doctorate of Law Degree from Hamline University in 1987 and had practiced law ever since. Roger married Nancy Brightbill o

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