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Looking Local: UW STOUT Students Discover the World of Shakespeare in Study Abroad

By Morgan McCarthy | February 6, 2026

Quick! How many Shakespeare plays can you name off the top of your head? Can you name all 38 of them? Probably not. And hey, that’s OK. (As long as you didn’t miss “Romeo and Juliet,” “Hamlet,” and that Scottish play. Shhh… Don’t say its name.) For two weeks in January, 13 University of Wisconsin-Stout students step into the world of the Bard, experiencing city life by day and the majesty of theater by night in the study abroad experience, English Theater in

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UW-River Falls Art Gallery Presents Exhibition with Dean Allison, Glass Figurative Sculptor 

By Morgan McCarthy | February 6, 2026

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls Art Department is hosting an exhibition featuring the work of Dean Allison, a glass figurative sculptor, through Feb. 13 in Kleinpell Fine Arts Gallery 101, 420 E. Cascade Ave., River Falls. Regular gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.   Allison, based out of Pittsburgh, is a studio artist working with figurative sculpture and the human condition in glass. He received his bachelor’s degree in studio arts from Illinois State University in 2001 and a Master of Art, Visual Arts in glass from The Australian National University in Canberra in 2010. He has worked at North Lands Creative Glass center in Scotland, Canberra Glass

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Man Convicted in La Crosse Shooting

By Morgan McCarthy | February 6, 2026

The verdict is in for a La Crosse charged in the shooting of his ex-girlfriend.  Prosecutors say that — in May of 2025 — Diontae Booth shot the woman at her aunt’s residence on Fifth Avenue South.  Booth was convicted Thursday on charges including Second Degree Reckless Injury with a Dangerous Weapon.  He will be sentenced at a later date. 

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Former School District Employee Indicted

By Morgan McCarthy | February 6, 2026

In Chippewa County, a Cadott Community School District employee is facing legal troubles stemming from her time working for the Lincoln School District.  Danielle Mittermeyer has been indicted on charges related to her handling of Lincoln’s financial affairs between March of 2021 and August of 2025.  Mittermeyer — who was hired to work in the Cadott district in August of 2025 — has now been placed on administrative leave.  In a statement, the Cadott district says they have no concerns

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Free Tax Services Offered

By Morgan McCarthy | February 6, 2026

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire accounting students will be providing free tax services for eligible folks this year.  The work will be done in connection with the IRS’ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.  More details including information on how to set up an appointment can be found WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

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Keith Urban Gets Rural, Headlining Ashley For the Arts

By Morgan McCarthy | February 6, 2026

Country music star Keith Urban is being announced as a headliner for this year’s Ashley for the Arts festival in Arcadia.  The three-day event is planned for August 6th, 7th and 8th.  Urban will be the final main-stage performer on the night of the 8th. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS.

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The Wisconsin Veterans Museum Launches a Powerful New Exhibit

By Morgan McCarthy | February 5, 2026

The Wisconsin Veterans Museum is debuting a powerful new exhibit, Portraits of Service: Wisconsin Warriors from WWII, Korea, and Vietnam, opening Feb. 6, 2026. The temporary exhibit will showcase the work of award-winning PBS photographer James Gill, who captured intimate portraits of Wisconsin veterans across the three major conflicts. Gill’s portraits, captured between 2001 and 2008, were central to the Wisconsin PBS documentary series, War Stories, which brought the experiences of veterans into living rooms across the state. Now visitors will have

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STEPPING STONES OF DUNN COUNTY HOSTS FIRST WALK TO SUPPORT VULNERABLE NEIGHBORS

By Morgan McCarthy | February 5, 2026

For the first time, Stepping Stones of Dunn County is hosting a Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) fundraising walk on Saturday, February 28, 2026. This family-friendly winter event invites people across Menomonie to walk together and raise funds for those experiencing hunger, hurt, and homelessness. CNOY is a nationwide movement held in more than 300 cities and towns across North America. On one night, tens of thousands of walkers will brave the cold together, raising millions for local charities

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Legislation Aims to Prevent ATM Scams

By Morgan McCarthy | February 5, 2026

Legislation that keeps cryptocurrency ATMs from being a tool scammers use may come to Wisconsin. Senate Bill 386 would set daily transaction limits and cap fees, as well as “require operators to provide receipts, identify users in all transactions, and require refunds for scam victims.” This would be the first time more than 700-bitcoin-kiosks would be regulated at convenience gas and grocery stores. Police say thousands of people in Wisconsin are reported to have lost “some or all of their

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Tenants, Travel, Telemarketing! Top Consumer Complaints Ranked

By Morgan McCarthy | February 5, 2026

In 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) received thousands of written complaints from Wisconsin consumers. DATCP’s Bureau of Consumer Protection has run the numbers, ranked last year’s top complaint categories – including one that has ranked among the top ten for the first time – and found complaints up overall since 2024. “Last year’s top ten complaint categories represent some of the most common issues Wisconsin consumers struggled with – issues that anyone could encounter

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