Student team builds functional nonstandard pallet stacker to be implemented, replicated in company’s facilities By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – A team of engineering students at University of Wisconsin-Stout designed an innovative nonstandard pallet stacker for Arcadia-based Ashley Furniture , which plans to quickly implement the machine in its facilities. Within their Senior Design Experience II capstone course, the team was tasked with building a machine that co

Walter “Wayne” Hogg, 74, of Menomonie, Wisconsin, passed away at home on January 3, 2026. Wayne was born on October 3, 1951, in Loup City, Nebraska. He was the oldest child of Keith and Marilyn (Patterson) Hogg. Wayne attended Ansley Public Schools and graduated with the Class of 1970. He continued his education at Mid-Plains Community College in North Platte for one year and then attended Hastings Community College for another year, where he specialized in auto mechanics. Wa

Here are the winners of the 2025 Parade of Lights! Thank you to everyone who decorated, voted, and visited displays throughout Menomonie and Dunn County. Your holiday spirit helped make this season shine! Brought to you by Explore Menomonie, Dunn County, Wisconsin , and Menomonie Parks and Recreation From the Explore Menomonie Facebook page .

Thomas Spagnoletti age 75, of Dunn County passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. Tom was born in the Chippewa Valley to Don and Donna Spagnoletti. He was baptized and confirmed at E.U.B Church in Elk Mound, WI. Tom went on to graduate from Elk Mound High School. Tom was drafted into the U.S Army and served two years until he was honorably discharged. Upon his return from military service, Tom began his working life at Peter's Meats in E

Ricky J. Sailer, age 72, of Elmwood, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at his home on December 31, 2025. He was born on September 4, 1953. Ricky was a lifelong resident of Elmwood and took great pride in his family and community. Ricky and Mary worked at the family business “Sailer’s Food Market and Meat Processing” with his parents and, eventually, his son, Jake. He will be remembered for his kind heart and deep devotion to those he loved. Time spent with family and friends

Dona Marie Hasse, age 100, of Menomonie, WI passed away Friday, January 2, 2026, at American Lutheran Home. Dona was born November 25, 1925, in Spring Brook, WI to Albert and Ella (Windler) Hintz. She grew up in Menomonie on a farm. She graduated from Menomonie High School in 1944 and attended Dunn County Normal where she graduated in 1946. Dona married James Hasse on August 1, 1946, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Menomonie. They had two children and moved to St. Paul, MN i

Dragon Tale Books 'Partners in Crime Book Club' meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 6 pm, either in person or via Zoom . Dragon Tale Books is located at 216 Main Street. January 20 - The Expectant Detectives by Kat Ailes. Setting: Cotswalds, England. February 17 - Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson. Setting: Australia March 17 - Under the Storm by Christoffer Carlsson. Setting: Sweden April 21 - The Quiet Librarian by Allan Eskins. Setti

Dragon Tale Books "No Pressure Book Club" meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6 pm , except in January, June, July, August, and December, either in person or via Zoom . Dragon Tale Books is located at 216 Main Street E. February 3 - All Boys Aren’t Blue: A Memoir-Manifesto by George M. Johnson. An often challenged book for Black History Month March 3 - The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray; Women’s History Month April 7 - The April

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Marcus Peter Desmonde, age 79, passed away on December 30th, 2025. He was a dedicated psychologist in private practice since 1973. He had offices in both Minnesota and Wisconsin that he worked at until late last year. Several private and public agencies consulted with him. He attended the University of Minnesota in Duluth and University of St. Thomas in St. Paul where he received a Psy. D. (Doctor of Psychology). He was a member of the Psychology Board in the State of Wiscons