Northwood Technical College proudly recognizes the accomplishments of its Fall 2025 graduates. The College has awarded associate degrees and one- and two-year technical diplomas to students who completed their programs in December 2025. Fall semester graduates are invited to participate in the Spring 2026 commencement ceremony, which will take place at their respective campus locations in May. Northwood Tech extends its best wishes to all graduates as they embark on their

Would You Like Your 4-7 Year Old Children to Think a Bit More Before Acting? Local University of Wisconsin-Madison – Division of Extension family educators will be offering an online six-session course called Raising a Thinking Child this spring. Your choice of AM or PM classes. Registry Credit is available to early childhood educators. Parents and educators can use refreshingly simple techniques to help children with decision-making and communication skills which are show

With cattle prices at record highs, margins remain tight and good management is critical to successful cattle finishing. Join UW Madison Extension Regional Educators and Specialists for a workshop addressing timely topics, including silage management, market outlook, and tools to help decision-making. Topics and presenters are as follows: Optimizing corn silage quality : harvest to feeding , Dr. Luiz Ferraretto, Ruminant Nutrition Extension Specialist, will lead a disc

Life can be tough, but you don't have to handle stress alone. This spring, University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension is offering a free online class called WeCOPE to help adults in our community feel better and stay positive. WeCOPE (which stands for Connecting with Our Positive Emotions ) is a 6-week program that teaches simple, proven ways to lower stress and improve health. Instead of just talking about problems, this class focuses on "pro-tips" for your brain—like how to

Daniel R. Dean, age 61, of Menomonie, Wisconsin, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025, at The Neighbors of Dunn County after a long battle with cancer. Daniel was born on September 14, 1964, at Sandia Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Marshall and Karen (Van Dinter) Rester. He lived in several places while growing up before settling in Appleton, Wisconsin, where he graduated from Appleton West High School in 1984. Daniel attended Fox Valley Technical College, where he earne

Joyful Noise Choir resumes on Tuesday. See you here! From the Menomonie United Methodist Church Facebook page .

Successful small business collaborates with class to improve operations, sales By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – Nothing draws a hungry crowd quite like the aroma of freshly baked bread, the flaky deliciousness of croissants, the mouthwatering perfection of pastries. At Edgewood Bakeshop , owner Bekah Stamps welcomes daily crowds, as patrons form a line out the door of her popular artisanal bakeshop in downtown Chetek. But how does an already successful business imp

A group of talented Menomonie High School students is bringing the award-winning folk opera Hadestown: Teen Edition to the stage. Based on Greek mythology, Hadestown tells the story of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice and the immortal King Hades and his wife, Persephone. This sung-through production, inspired by American folk music and vintage New Orleans jazz, offers a contemporary retelling of the story using modern music. Hadestown: Teen Edition is a full-length adapt

The Menomonie Sunrise Rotary Club is pleased to recognize Kyah Barnhart, a distinguished member of Menomonie High School’s Class of 2026, as its February Youth of the Month. Kyah is a four-year varsity cross country athlete whose commitment began as early as middle school. She credits the inclusive and supportive culture of the Menomonie High School cross country program as a formative influence in her life. Through dedication and teamwork, the program earned three BRC champi

Seven organizations share perspectives on meeting evolving industries, workforce needs By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University , recognizes the importance of adapting degrees to evolving industries and workforce needs, with the university’s No. 1 enduring goal to “offer high quality, challenging academic programs that influence and respond to a changing society.” Employers like Enterprise Mobility , EVCO P