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🌱 How UW–Stout’s new AI tools unlock Menomonie’s hidden historical records

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Good morning to you Menomonie! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How UW–Stout's new AI tools unlock Menomonie's hidden historical records
  • How did Menomonie athletes stack up at the Cardinal Invite?
  • Menomonie runners join packed field at Lake Wissota invitational

Also on today's calendar: Menomonie Farmers Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Periods of sun; not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, temps: high: 64, low: 48.
  • Saturday: Cloudy with a stray shower, with a high of 64 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Looking Local: Cursive to Computers! UW-Stout Polytechnic AI-Driven Tools Developed By Applied Mathematics Student, Enhance Access to Historical Information (715newsroom.com) — UW–Stout's archives in Menomonie are testing new AI tools to turn hard-to-read handwritten local records into searchable digital text, making Dunn County history easier to explore from anywhere. One system even correctly identified the Old Wilson House Mansion in downtown Menomonie from a photo, hinting at how future researchers and residents could quickly find images and documents tied to familiar local landmarks.
   

2. PREPS: Memorial's Pongonis, Chippewa Falls' Schmitt set new Cardinal Invite meet records (leadertelegram.com) — Menomonie runners and teams turned in strong performances at the Cardinal Invite, with the boys placing second and several Mustangs finishing in the top 10 while the girls captured the team title. Additional volleyball and soccer scores show Menomonie falling to Altoona in volleyball and to Chippewa Falls in boys soccer, alongside results for other area schools.
   

3. September 29 recap: Chippewa Falls news you may have missed today (chippewa.com) — Menomonie gets a brief nod in a Chippewa Falls news recap, with local cross country photos noting the Mustangs among teams competing at Lake Wissota. The roundup also touches on regional politics, wildlife rescue, school decisions, crime alerts, and standout high school football performances across western Wisconsin.
   

4. William 'Bill' W. Brinkman (dailyjournal.net) — Services have been set in Eau Claire for William "Bill" Brinkman, a Navy veteran and longtime UW–Eau Claire mail carrier whose son Dan lives in Menomonie. The obituary highlights his decades of community service, devotion to St. Olaf Catholic Church, and the family members across Wisconsin and beyond who survive him, along with details on how friends can honor his memory.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Wisconsin's forests cover nearly half our state and are a vital part of our collective history, culture and economy.
    Likewise, the Forest Products industry provides valuable jobs and contributes significantly to the economy. Forest Products Week, coming up Oct. 18… (Nextdoor )
  • Your emergency plan should include every member of the family—including your pets!
    During #NationalPreparednessMonth, take some time to put together an emergency kit for your pet. Include food, water, medications, important records,… (Nextdoor )
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Menomonie. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Online Order Filling Team Supervisor in Menomonie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Menomonie here.

Ok Menomonie! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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