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MHS 2026 Prom Court

Menomonie High School will hold the 2026 prom this Saturday, April 25th. The theme for the evening is "A Night with Gatsby". Members of the prom court have been revealed ahead of Saturday’s event. The prom court consists of MHS juniors Elsa Bowman, Jai Hasse, Jasaiah Lor, Ellie Zydowsky, Aidan Aure, Bruce Behrend, Ari Delong, and Aaron Howard. Individual pictures can be found below. The grand march begins in the high school auditorium at 8:00 p.m., followed by the coronatio

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Vino Cappuccino Summer Live Music Schedule

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Linda K. Schwartz

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Menomonie Middle School Drama presents Something Rotten Jr. - opens May 7th

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Notes for the Week - April 23rd

Mark your calendars: the circus is coming to Menomonie on June 17th, with shows at 4 pm and 7 pm. Watch for more information on the Menomonie Minute. Purchase online HERE. Oaklawn Elementary is collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. If you have some to contribute, they can be dropped off at Oaklawn from April 20th through May 22nd. 50 years ago (1976)...

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Fly Fishing Class - April 25th

We still have a few spots left in our Foundations of Fly Fishing class on April 25th. So, if you’ve ever thought about learning to fly fish, this is the place to start. Fly fishing can seem complicated from the outside. Matching the hatch, leaders, fly lines, rod weights, knots, casting. It’s easy to think you need to understand everything before you even begin. The truth is, you don’t. Getting started is much simpler than most people expect, especially with the right instruc

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Adult golf lessons available through Menomonie Rec. Department

Join our dynamic 6-week adult golf lesson with a pro golf instructor at Tanglewood Greens in Menomonie. We are offering Women's lessons on Wednesdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10, and COED Lessons on Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9. Register HERE. From the Menomonie Recreation Department Facebook page.

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Menomonie Middle School Drama presents Something Rotten Jr. - opens May 7th

Join the Menomonie Middle School Drama program in a journey back to the Renaissance! It's the 1590s, and brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as "The Bard." When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening nig

Entertainment

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ICW North Wrestling with Live Music - April 25th

ICW North is back in Menomonie WI and this time we are going bigger at The Skate Ranch! Rated R wrestling 18+ show with live metal from: The Enmity Offensive and Pus Filled Full card and other announcements coming soon! Enter at your own risk. Tickets start at $12.55; available HERE. From the Facebook event page.

Entertainment

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Isaiah May Graduation Concert & Studio Fundraiser - May 17th

Hello! As many of you know I’m graduating from Berklee College of Music this spring with a degree in Independent Recording and Production. I am moving to Nashville in June and I am currently trying to raise money to start my own home studio. I am having a graduation concert to celebrate! I will be performing original songs and covers on piano and guitar with special guest Palmer T Lee (of the Lowest Pair). Hope to see you all there! When: Sunday, May 17, 2026 Where: Family

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Linda K. Schwartz

Linda Kay (Tremble) Schwartz, 80, of Round Rock, Texas, and formerly of Menomonie, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025. Linda shared more than 57 years of marriage with her husband, William (Bill) C. Schwartz. Their relationship, rooted in love, faith, and mutual respect, began in high school and continued through college, where they graduated together from the University of Wisconsin–River Falls, and into a lifetime of shared experiences. Born November 4,

Obituaries

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Shirley H. Faber

Shirley Henrietta Faber, age 69 of rural Colfax Wisconsin, peacefully passed away from pancreatic cancer at home with her family by her side on Thursday, April 23rd 2026. Shirley was born on August 10, 1956 in Park Falls Wisconsin to Henry and Rose Ann (Kundinger) Weinberger on “paper mill payday.” Shirley was the third of four daughters to grow up on Lakeshore Drive in the beautiful Northwoods of Park Falls and Butternut, Wisconsin. She attended grades one through eight at S

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Jason P. Retzloff

Jason P. Retzloff, age 28, passed away April 15, 2026 in Mebane, NC. He was born October 12, 1997 in Menomonie, WI to parents Thomas and Karen (Kramer) Retzloff. Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Boyceville, WI with Pastor Brad Peterson officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie, WI is handling arrangements. Full obituary to follow . . . To

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City Council Meeting Minutes for April 9th, I-4 Data Center Zoning

Following are the minutes from the City Council meeting on April 9th. This meeting was for gathering public input on the creation of an I-4 Data Center Zoning District. A video recording of the meeting can be found HERE.

City/County

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Knaack and Solberg receive Chief's Golden Awards

Chief Hollister presented two well-deserved Chief’s Golden Awards today! Mayor Randy Knaack is recognized for 16 years of dedicated service to the community. He has been instrumental in supporting police department grants and advancing community engagement initiatives, including Project Hope, which provides resources to individuals experiencing substance use disorders, mental illness, and homelessness. He is further recognized for his strong support of City of Menomonie emplo

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Construction to close segment of WIS 85 in Dunn County

Closure to be in place for up to 50 working days; traffic to be detoured via US 10, WIS 37 A segment of WIS 85 will be closed to through traffic at 7 a.m. Monday, April 27 as construction begins on a resurfacing project from just west of the north junction of County O to approximately 2,100 feet west of 1010th Street in Dunn County. The highway will be closed for up to 50 working days when work begins, and through traffic will be detoured via US 10 and WIS 37. Once WIS 85

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Colfax Sports Card Show - April 26th

We have our biggest fundraising event yet this coming Sunday! Never been to a card show? That’s ok, it’s a great time to check one out! We will have a banquet room packed with vendors carrying football cards, baseball cards, other sports cards, Pokémon cards, Magic the Gathering cards, signed items, and so much more! (Some of the vendors even give out freebies for kids) After browsing through the tables, stop by our raffles for your chance to win things like an autographed fo

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Euchre Tournament at Backwoods Bar - May 9th

Please stop in or call the Bar to reserve a spot for your team!! 715-231-8220 From the Backwoods Bar Facebook page .

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Succulent Patio Planter at Hive & Hollow - May 19th

Come build a succulent garden with us - a perfect display for a hot sunny patio location. We will combine various succulents and accents in a container that will hold up to the heat of the summer! Ticket price includes: all the supplies needed and a beverage of your choice - a glass of wine, a cocktail/mocktail, or coffee. Space is limited, cost is $85, please pre-register HERE . From the Facebook event page .

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Vino Cappuccino Summer Live Music Schedule

SUMMER AT VINO IS ALMOST HERE Our full live music lineup is officially here. Take a look and start picking your nights to visit! Think sunshine, wine, pizza, and incredible local artists all season long. Who are you planning to come listen to this summer? From the Vino Cappuccino Facebook page.

Live Music

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Live Music at UW Stout: Guytano with Colin Bracewell - April 23rd

Live Music at UW Stout - A FREE concert by Guytano with Colin Bracewell in the Memorial Student Center Terrace on Thursday, April 23rd, starting at 7 pm. The public is welcome to attend! From the Blue Devil Productions Facebook page.

Live Music

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ICW North Wrestling with Live Music - April 25th

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Sorensen earns 1st Team All-BRC in girls tennis

Senior Isabel Sorensen earned 1st Team All-BRC honors in tennis. Sorenson finished second in the conference at #1 singles and earned a spot at the state tournament as a special qualifier. Congratulations Izzy!

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Jan 15

MHS Wrestling: Get Excited For A Bright New Season

Photo by Siri Benrud Photography By Bryce Shepard and Jake Anderson The Menomonie High School wrestling team proves a rich history and looks to continue developing culture with the high quality athletes that return. The class of '26 seniors have been a part of a Mustang team that has been competing in the team sectional qualifier three years in a row. While the 2023-24 team made Menomonie history by punching a ticket to team state. In that historic run, the ’23 team fought to

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Jan 15

Menomonie Boys Hockey Starts Fresh

Photo courtesy of Siri Benrud Photography By Rylee Hintzman Menomonie Boys Hockey kicks off its season with a fresh new coaching staff, but lost 11 seniors last year, and is looking for players to fill those spots. This year’s coaching staff consists of head coach Alex Stuckert, assistant coach Ryan Booth, and assistant coach Mike Sullivan. Menomonie has five seniors this year: Wren Swaenepoel (Forward), Davin Ellis (Goalie), Ryan Xu (Defenseman), Brock Wilkens (Defens

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MHS 2026 Prom Court

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Board of Education Meeting Minutes - February 9th and 23rd

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SDMA School Board Meeting - April 13th

A regular meeting of the SDMA School Board will be held on Monday, April 13th at 5:45 pm. This meeting will be held at the Administrative Service Center. The agenda can be found below. The live stream can be found here . Eye on Dunn County also provides a live stream on Facebook and its website . All supplemental documents can be found here . (Click on the meeting at the top middle of the page, then click View the Agenda. Any agenda item with a paper icon indicates addition

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