Doris Anne Sanasac, age 82, of Menomonie, Wisconsin, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Monroe Manor in Barron, Wisconsin. Doris was born on April 3, 1943, in Menomonie, Wisconsin, to Fred and Lois (Edmonds) Rassbach. She grew up in Menomonie and graduated from Menomonie High School in 1961. It has often been told that Doris met the love of her life, Rupert “Sonny” Sanasac Jr., through church. Their affection grew while washing dishes t

Projects result in innovative way to search course bulletin, play digital Othello board game By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout’s 360-degree AI education approach prepares graduates to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving workforce by embedding artificial intelligence training in all of its degree programs. For two groups of applied mathematics and computer science students in an Advanced Machine Learning course, their final projects re

Tanglewood sat quiet for years after closing during COVID — and bringing it back has been a journey rooted in care, reinvestment, and community. Today, we’re excited to share the next chapter. Wood & Vine is the new name of the restaurant at Tanglewood Greens. https://tanglewoodgreens.com/restaurant/ For our longtime guests, this is still Tanglewood — the place you know, the team you trust, and the experience you love. For those who may not know us yet, Wood & Vine opens the

Feeling stressed? Looking for simple ways to build more positivity into your day? Join our WeCOPE: Connecting with Our Positive Emotions – Lunch & Learn Series, an evidence-based program designed to help adults manage stress, boost positive feelings, and build healthy habits. Tuesdays | March 31–May 5 12:00–1:00 PM Six virtual sessions Learn practical tools like mindfulness, gratitude, emotional awareness, and self-compassion — all during your lunch hour! The course is fre

The City of Menomonie is now accepting applications for its Nonprofit Financial Assistance Grant, a funding opportunity designed to support local nonprofit organizations working to enhance the quality of life for Menomonie residents. This competitive grant program provides financial assistance for projects or programs that deliver clear, measurable community benefits and align with the City’s priorities for civic enrichment, equity, sustainability, and overall livability. E

David Lee Brenholt, age 85, of Menomonie, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, and was welcomed into heaven. David was born on April 25, 1940, to Richard and Gilma (Berg) Brenholt. He grew up in the Chetek area and graduated from Chetek High School in 1958, where he was recognized as an all-star athlete. In August of 1964, David married Judy Kuns. Together they raised three children. Judy preceded him in death in 1997. He later married R

Heritage Hall renovation, AI innovations, industry-sponsored focus among year’s notable headlines Menomonie, Wis. – It was a year of big things at University of Wisconsin-Stout, from breaking ground for the biggest construction project in university history to posting some of the most notable enrollment growth in the Universities of Wisconsin to being chosen as Large Business of the Year . In 2025, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University also earned big accolades, such as being

From Volume One The state’s Regional Outdoor Recreation Plan (RORP) will soon hit the USDA’s desk in hopes of gaining approval. The 164-page document was a 16-month effort between key stakeholders among eight western Wisconsin counties (including Dunn County) and could serve as a foundational turning point for the region. Continue reading the story HERE . Donate HERE . Here's a story from Volume One about Wolske Bay. 25 years ago (2001)...

Lauren McCalla on the podium as the WIAA D1 State Champion / photo by Karl Palmer By Kathy Weber With a phenomenal cross country season capped by a record-breaking performance at the WIAA state meet, Menomonie High School senior Lauren McCalla has secured her place as the most accomplished runner in school history. McCalla dominated the season. She opened the year with a first-place finish at the Husky Invitational (17:52.5) and followed with a win at the Menomonie Relays (1