State of Wisconsin Expands MOVE OVER LAW. Drivers in Wisconsin are now required to move over or slow down when approaching disabled vehicles on the side of the road. Governor Tony Evers signed the bill into law today, giving motorists this protection under the Move Over Law. Previously, the law only included emergency or roadside service vehicles. Disabled vehicles must have: Hazard lights on, or Emergency devices or flares placed near the vehicle, or One or more persons atte

Student design team reimagines pantry space to ensure peers have comfortable, warm experience By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – Two interior design students at University of Wisconsin-Stout are working to ensure their peers have a more efficient, comfortable and warm experience at Helping Hand Food+ Pantry , the university’s student pantry Emma Walstra and Klaire Johnson – project co-leads who form the EWKJ Interiors team – reimagined the pantry space to create a

Chippewa Valley Technical College English Instructor, Jenna Kulasiewicz, MA, BA, authored an open textbook titled “ Proposal and Grant Writing ” to provide practical and accessible guidance for students and professionals who are interested in writing effective and persuasive proposals. The textbook was developed collaboratively between CVTC and the Wisconsin Technical College System. It walks readers through the process of proposal and grant development from identifying ne

By Joe Zydowsky, SDMA District Administrator Sorting through the mail this time of year can be an exciting and enjoyable experience. Exchanging Christmas cards and gift packages with extended family members, old friends, and neighbors is a great way to keep in touch and get into the holiday spirit. Unfortunately, mixed in with the season’s greetings are likely to be a variety of bills and this year’s property tax statement. Similar to higher costs for holiday gifts and heatin

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