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

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