L-R: Megan Hausch, Director of Development, United Way St. Croix and Red Cedar Valleys; Trica Trowbridge, 211 Program Director, United Way St. Croix and Red Cedar Valleys; Lori Novak, 211 Community Resource Specialist, United Way St. Croix and Red Cedar Valleys. United Way St. Croix and Red Cedar Valleys (UW Valleys) is inviting nonprofit organizations and community members across Burnett, Dunn, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, and St. Croix counties to take part in Give Big Valleys, a o

Joyce went to her Heavenly home on February 10, 2026. She was born to Gertrude and Vernon Homer on July 22, 1935 in Menomonie, WI. She graduated from MHS in the class of 1953 and worked at Wisconsin Milling Co. In 1954 she married John R. Keller. They moved to Virginia where John was in the military. Joyce worked at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. and after moving back to Menomonie she worked at the Memorial Hospital. In later years she became a Medical Technologist and work

Certificate courses in areas such as manufacturing, cybersecurity will train hundreds of workers over the next four years By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout will work closely with Wisconsin businesses to ensure a recently announced $2 million federal grant will provide hundreds of workers with the skills needed to fill the state’s most in-demand jobs. Over the next four years, UW-Stout FUSE (Fast Upskilling for Skills and Employment) will

Election season is here, Menomonie! With the February 17 Spring Primary Election coming up, a few polling locations have changed. Because your polling place is based on where you live, we encourage everyone to take a moment to double-check their location before Election Day, so you know exactly where to go. City of Menomonie polling locations include: • Wards 1 & 2: Dunn County Historical Society – Holtby Hall 1820 John Russell Road • Wards 3 & 4: Menomonie City Hall – Counci

James Edgar “Jed” Dimock, 57, of Menomonie, Wisconsin, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 8, 2026, after a prolonged and fierce battle with cancer. James was born in Texas and grew up in Frederick and Menomonie, WI. A 1980 graduate of Menomonie High School, he completed an associate degree in applied electronic studies from Thomas Edison State University. James served 27 years in the United States Navy, focusing on computer technology and electronics. Throughout his

Got any little climbers at home? Invite them to challenge themselves and sign them up for our Youth Climbing League! YCL is a beginner-friendly program for climbers aged 6-12 years old. No prior experience or climbing gear is necessary. Sign up on our website! Got a birthday coming up? We also host birthday parties! You can reserve the climbing wall for 2 hours of private use, including any climbing gear. Email stoutadventures@uwstout.edu with any inquiries. From the Stout A

We are beyond grateful for the incredible generosity of our community! Thanks to your amazing support, we are currently fully stocked on all clothing items. At this time, we kindly ask that you pause clothing donations so we can focus on our most urgent needs. What do we need right now? Your help with the following items makes a huge difference for the children and families we serve: Tide Free & Clear laundry detergent Clorox-type disinfecting wipes 1-gallon & 2-gallon Ziploc

Aaron Parker 07/15/1989-01/27/2026 Aaron Parker, age 36 of Menomonie, WI passed away unexpectedly Tuesday January 27, 2026 at his home. He was born in Eau Claire, WI to Teena Parker and Jeff Ruud and graduated from McKinley Charter School. He joined the United States Marine Corps in 2009 where he served two tours in Afghanistan. He received promotions, honors, and medals while performing combat duty until he was honorably discharged in 2013. Aaron loved spending time with his

Marilyn Mercilla (Grogan) Peterson passed away on February 6, 2026, in Menomonie, Wisconsin. She was born on January 21, 1929, in Marshfield, Wisconsin to Malcolm and Maybelle (Baker) Grogan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Keith, one son, Michael, her parents and all of her siblings. Marilyn is survived by children: Colleen (Duane) Schindler, Maureen Ryan, and Patrick (Velvet) Peterson. She was a proud grandmother to seven grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren

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