Dorothy A. Kincade age 84, of Eau Claire, WI passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Dove West Health Care. She was born July 23, 1941, in Holcombe, WI to Roy and Mary (Clark) Overmyer. She grew up in the Elk Mound/Eau Claire area and graduated from Memorial High School in 1960. Dorothy married Walter Kincade Oct. 3, 1959, in Chippewa Falls. They lived in Elk Mound and New Mexico before moving to Eau Claire in 1981. They had five children. After Walter’s passing in Sept. o

Gloria Welch Ziehl passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at The American Lutheran Home in Menomonie, WI. She was born October 19, 1934 in Bloomer, WI to Elfrieda and Aloysius Anderl. She married Ronald Welch on May 12, 1955. Together they raised eight children in Menomonie, WI. Together the family enjoyed camping, fishing, boating and spending time with family. After Ronald passed, she married Larry Ziehl in Menomonie, WI on November 28, 1987. Gloria was a very kind and compa

Applied learning, strong industry partnerships benefit students, create clear career pathways By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout’s B.S. packaging program has been recognized by three national ranking authorities in their annual listings: College Raptor : No. 3 for 2026 Universities.com : No. 9 for 2026 College Factual : No. 5 for 2025 “We are honored to be recognized as one of the top packaging programs in the nation,” said Associate Prof

Bonnie J. Thurnbeck, age 77, passed away peacefully at home on January 31, 2026. Born on April 29, 1948, in Menomonie, Wisconsin to Wilbur and Hazel (Welch) Hake. Bonnie graduated from Menomonie High School in 1966 and later completed vocational training, earning her medic (EMT) certification—an accomplishment that shaped much of her life’s work. Bonnie devoted many years to the American Heritage Care Center in Hammond, Wisconsin, where she held several roles but was best kno

Students share the majesty of English Theater in a photo essay By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. Quick! How many Shakespeare plays can you name off the top of your head? Can you name all 38 of them? Probably not. And hey, that’s OK. (As long as you didn’t miss “Romeo and Juliet,” “Hamlet,” and that Scottish play. Shhh… Don’t say its name.) For two weeks in January, 13 University of Wisconsin-Stout students step into the world of the Bard, experiencing city life by day

Catch up on the latest local podcasts: Chamber Chatter The Menom Podcast Coffee at the Cottage Menomonie Talk Infinite Rabbit Hole Arbor on the Air Boys and Girls Club Podcast And a new one... Blue Devils Unscripted See what's happening at the Menomonie Public Library! Check out their February Newsletter . The Caring Closet will be open on Saturday, February 7th from 10 am - noon. It is located in the basement of New Life Nazarene Church 1002 8th St Menomonie. Donations are w

The Menomonie Varsity Dance Team is officially State Bound, and their journey there has been nothing short of remarkable. Through months of hard work, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to one another, the team secured its place at the WACPC State Dance Competition following a strong regular season showing. Most recently, the team earned 3rd Place Overall at the Big Rivers Conference Competition, followed by an impressive performance at Regionals with a 4th Place fini

Brittany Andrews / submitted photo Dunn County has filled a key administration position by hiring Brittany Andrews as its new Chief Financial Officer. “Brittany is a collaborative leader with a demonstrated ability to manage projects, navigate challenges, and work effectively across teams in both private-sector and nonprofit settings,” said Dunn County Manager Dan Dunbar. “Her approach will strengthen our administrative team.” A Menomonie native, Andrews brings a strong bac

There is a lot happening with Dunn County 4-H! It has been a busy month for our 4-H Youth. First, they had a chance to shine at UW-Stout 4-H STEM Days when they made Lithophane Light Boxes. The instructors at UW-Stout’s “Fab Lab” demonstrated to the group how to 3D print photographs and laser cut wood pieces to make their boxes. Plus, they gave the 4-H’ers a chance to do some soldering on their own. Dunn County 4-H youth showcasing their lithophane boxes made during UW-Sto

Jeffery Wayne Stratton, age 60, of Menomonie, WI, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. He was born on April 26, 1965, in Menomonie, WI to DuWayne Stratton and Mary Lou (O’Connell) Stratton. Jeff was the oldest of their three children. At age 17, Jeff began working for Lyn and Geri Wendt on their farm. Over the years, he wore many hats—farmer, milk truck driver, dump truck driver, snowplow operator—and he spent countless hours in the shop repairing anything that needed fi