Stacy Marie Smith, age 53, of Elk Mound, WI, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 9, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on August 8, 1972, in Menomonie, WI, to Gale and Janet (Shivley) Kistner. Stacy graduated from Elk Mound High School in 1991. On June 13, 1997, Stacy married Ryan Smith in Eau Claire, WI. Together they built a beautiful life and raised four children. Throughout her working career, Stacy held various jobs, including p

Teams begin play in state-of-the-art space funded with Foundation gift By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Oct. 1, 2025 Menomonie, Wis. – University...

Dennis (Den) Alan Rhead, of Elk Mound, WI, passed away at the age of 79, on October 6th in Rochester, MN. He was born on August 21, 1946....

Local stories of interest covered by Volume One this week: Sofia Morin is a recent Stout grad making a name for herself in New York City....

Year of Design highlights AI innovations, alumni leadership, student success By Abbey Goers, UW-Stout University of Wisconsin-Stout...

Doris M. Sabatke (née Wieman), age 101, of Menomonie, WI, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in Menomonie. Born on October 10,...

Community invited to exhibitions, lectures and discussions, readings and performances By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Sept. 25, 2025 Menomonie,...

The Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of Dunn County (CFDC) recently awarded over $70,000 in grants through its August Competitive Grant Cycle. Each year, twice a year (February and August), the Foundation invites area non-profit organizations and community groups to apply for grant funding to support projects or programs that fulfill a community need across a broad range of program areas, including health, the arts, the environment, education, and basic needs. T

By Chad Zutter - Sports Reporter Photo taken from the Menomonie Football Club Facebook page - used with permission Menomonie, WI - The...

Roxanne and Charlotte Walz at the 4-H State Dog Show | photo by Sharon Koelsch There is a lot happening with Dunn County 4-H! Dunn...