Dunn Economic Development is proud to announce the recipients of the first round of the Dunn County Small Business Development Grant. In this initial cycle, $114,299.43 has been awarded to 27 small businesses and startups across Dunn County. Funded by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), this program provides capital for critical needs, including equipment upgrades, inventory expansion, and technical assistance. Adam Accola "The raw data shows we awar

Brenda Lee DeLong, 56, of Elk Mound, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Friday December 12, 2025, at the Mayo Clinic hospital in Rochester Minnesota fighting Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Brenda was born on September 25,1969, to Marshall and Bonnie (Weiss) Fuhrman in Baldwin. Brenda started her childhood in Spring Valley, then later moved to Elk Mound, where she later graduated high school in 1988. Brenda attended college at Chippewa Valley Technical College and graduated with an

Richard M. “Dick” Lierman, age 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2025, with his family by his side at The Caretta Memory Care in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. His wife and he lived in Durand until January 2025. He was born on December 4, 1942, to Milton and Alpha (Blicher) Lierman in Menomonie, Wisconsin. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Menomonie. He attended Bountiville Elementary School, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Elementary Sch

Shirley Ann Edgeberg passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10th at her home in hospice care with her family at her side. Shirley was born on January 22, 1934, to Otto and Anna (House) Burck. At 91 years old, she was an amazing, active, and hard-working woman all of her life. She married Thor Edgeberg on December 17th, 1949. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in December 2014 with their family before Thor passed away. In her earlier years, Shirley worked as

Chancellor, students, alumni to speak in two ceremonies at Johnson Fieldhouse By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – Fall commencement will be held for 527 graduates on Saturday, Dec. 20, at University of Wisconsin-Stout. A total of 399 undergraduate and 128 graduate students will receive degrees. Two ceremonies will be held at Johnson Fieldhouse: 10 a.m., College of Arts & Human Sciences and College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Management 2 p.m.,

Jo Bartholomew, age 66 of Menomonie, WI passed away at her home on December 13, 2025 at 3:15p.m. She was born on July 24, 1959, in Detroit, Michigan. She was the daughter of George and Hazel (Green) Bartholomew. Growing up, the family took many trips; her parents thought that was the best way for their girls to learn. Jo graduated from Lake Forest Academy in 1977. After high school, she traveled through Europe before returning to the States to spend five months in Hawaii befo

Robert “Rick” Bolin September 26, 1934 - December 8, 2025 Robert “Rick” Royal Bolin, 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2025 in Menomonie, WI after a life full of love, humor and family. He loved to share stories from his life, drop sarcastic one-liners, and regularly used “Rick-isms." He was born to Royal and Hazel (Sundquist) Bolin on September 26, 1934 in Ashland, WI and grew up in Washburn, WI. He graduated from Washburn High School, where he starred in foo

The Menomonie High School boys soccer program held its first-ever Multicultural Night on Tuesday, October 7th, transforming a home game into a celebration of diversity, unity, and community pride. The event highlighted the wide range of cultural backgrounds represented on the team and throughout Menomonie, while sending a message of inclusion, understanding, and pride. The current roster includes players whose families represent a wide range of countries and cultural backgrou

On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at approximately 3:01 p.m., the Menomonie Police Department was dispatched to 2107 Stout Street, the Hampton Inn and Suites, in the City of Menomonie, for a report of a guest who stated they believed there was a bomb in their vehicle. Officers responded to secure the area and requested the Menomonie Fire Department stage in the area. Through the course of the investigation, it was determined that there was no bomb in the vehicle, no threat was pr

Thank You for an Incredible Shop with a Cop! This weekend, 26 children joined local law enforcement for our Cops 4 Kids: Shop with a Cop! This event is a meaningful tradition that helps kids build positive, trusting relationships with officers through connection, kindness, and shared experience. Shop with a Cop is designed for children who may have had difficult or traumatic experiences involving law enforcement. These events give them the chance to meet officers in a calm, s