Ronald (Ron) George Hetrick, age 80, passed away on February 3rd, 2026 at Marshfield Hospital Eau Claire with his children by his side. Ron was born on December 6th, 1945 in Plum City, WI. He grew up in the Pepin and Plum City WI area. On September 28th, 1968 he married Marjorie James. They started their family in Amery WI, then moved to Knapp, WI before settling in Boyceville, WI. Ron started out delivering fuel oil before going into construction. The last 31 years before he

Our UW-Stout Campus Advocate is back on campus! Their regular office hours (Mon - Thurs 1:30 - 5:00 p.m. and Fri 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) are held in room 74J (lower level) in Harvey Hall. From The Bridge to Hope Facebook page .

From the Menomonie Moose Lodge Facebook page .

By Megan Hansen, MHS student “Thoughts and prayers”. It’s a phrase it seems like we hear all too much. What does this phrase really mean? Is it an easy way to acknowledge the situation and move on? It feels to me like it carries very little meaning. Though counts vary, there have been as many as 230 school shooting incidents in the U.S. in 2025 alone, one of them being close to home. When you see it on the news, it feels so far away, like it could never happen to us. Slowly,

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carrie Larson, who left this world on February 1, 2026 in Eau Galle, Wisconsin, surrounded by the love of her family. Born at Fort Wainwright, Fairbanks, Alaska, Carrie brought warmth and light into the lives of all who knew her and was a beacon of kindness and strength throughout her life. She was 58 years old. Carrie was the cherished daughter of Bruce and Juel Kitchner, who were always proud of her accomplishments and

Annual rankings recognize bachelor’s and master’s programs for helping students advance education, career goals By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – Returning to school as an adult student balancing work, family or military responsibilities is a daunting challenge. University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Stout Online gives students the flexibility, affordability and support necessary to succeed in the face of this challenge, and in doing so has once again been ranked among the

Beau Arthur Malchow, age 36, of Menomonie, WI, passed away on January 24, 2026, at home. Beau was born April 26, 1989, to Steven and Dolores (Garcia) Malchow in Milwaukee, WI. Beau lived in the Milwaukee area for the first four years of his life, then moved to Eau Claire, WI with his family. He resided in the Eau Claire/Menomonie area ever since. Beau graduated from North High School in 2007. Beau married his love, Jayme Peeples, on May 20, 2023. The two and their children li

Yvonne Claudette Fiedler, the beloved matriarch of the Fiedler family, passed away on January 25, 2026, surrounded by three generations of loved ones. She was 90 years old and spent every day of her life in devoted service to others, loving unconditionally and without pause. Yvonne was born on May 27, 1935, to Georgia Lauretta Hintz (Rice) and Walter Robert Hintz. She was reared on her family’s farm, an upbringing that shaped her lifelong strength, resilience, and extraordina

M.S. applied computer science student finds workplaces experience aligns with coursework By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – A yearlong business intelligence internship at Royal Credit Union, one of Wisconsin’s largest financial institutions, has helped a University of Wisconsin-Stout applied computer science graduate student gain confidence and skill in both data engineering and machine learning. “It’s been a fun experience. I’m really grateful,” said Justin George , w

By Joe Zydowsky, SDMA District Administrator Superintendents in the five largest school districts in Wisconsin issued a plea this week to state lawmakers calling for school funding relief now. As noted in their message, Wisconsin families are struggling. Across Madison, Milwaukee, Kenosha, Racine, Green Bay, and in smaller communities like Menomonie, families in Wisconsin are paying more for groceries, utilities, and health insurance. The School District of the Menomonie Are