During the Downtown Menomonie Wine Walk, Saturday September 26, 2:30-6pm, meet romantasy author Harlow Ann Leroux. She'll have books for sale and signing. The Books: "Cursed by Midnight and Morning:" The story begins when a witch named Cassie is kidnapped by a vampire. Cassie Marlow has always been different from other witches, feeling exhausted by daylight and energized at night, while craving foods that make others recoil. When she's suddenly abducted from her small coa

Jordyn C. Irwin, age 12, passed away on September 2, 2026. She was born on July 30, 2014, in Menomonie, WI, to parents Dustin Irwin and Alexendra Vorwald. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 11, 2026, at Cedar Brook Church, with Celebrant Teresa Pejsa officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Menomonie, WI. Full obituary, photo, and memorial designation i

Whether it’s space-oriented research, welding prowess or Science Olympiad success, Blue Devils arrive with talent and motivation By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout MENOMONIE, Wis. – Because of its polytechnic focus on applied learning, industry collaborations, and career-oriented experiences, students at University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic are poised to Do More on Day One. In fact, they often do more before Day One: Diving into applied research that could impact space missions. Bu

Update posted on the Red Cedar Speedway Facebook page: Unfortunately, tonight’s Labor Day Showdown has been cancelled. After receiving just shy of two inches of rain yesterday, combined with today’s hot and humid conditions and the lack of sun and wind, the track and pit areas remain far too wet to safely and properly prepare for tonight’s event. With our biggest event of the year just a few weeks away, it is simply not worth tearing up and potentially damaging the track and

The Dunn County Humane Society (DCHS) is proactively addressing pet safety by hosting a one-day, low-cost Pet Microchipping Event. This initiative aims to increase the chances of quickly reuniting lost and missing pets with their owners. While microchips typically range from $35 to $50 at shelters and vet clinics across the country, DCHS is offering them at a reduced rate of only $5 per pet for this special one-day event. Join DCHS on Saturday, September 12th from 9 am to 1

Proposed project includes replacing culverts and guardrail and widening paved shoulders The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is seeking public input on two proposed resurfacing projects on WIS 40 – one from County M in Dunn County to the east junction of County B and the other from the east junction of County B to US 53 in Chippewa County. The public is encouraged to visit the project website, review project details and submit comments by Oct. 1, 2026, by: Emai

Excitement is in the air as the school year begins, and just as the new school year starts for many youths, so it does for 4-H. Now is the time to enroll or re-enroll for Dunn County 4-H. To enroll for the 2026-2027 year, simply decide which Dunn County 4-H Club you'd like to join. You can read about the clubs by going to Dunn County 4-H’s Club Page HERE. Then go to 4honline.com, sign in or create an account, and fill in the necessary information about yourself and your chil

Join our Pickleball Lessons this fall. We are offering Pickleball 101 for beginners and Pickleball 201 for those who want to take their game to the next level. Registration opens on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 8:00 am. In person at the Recreation Department office or online HERE. From the Menomonie Parks and Recreation Facebook page.

We are very excited to announce 5 NEW SHOWS for our 2026-2027 season! Suzy Bogguss - Jan 29 Gaelic Storm - March 19 JigJam - March 25 Taiko Arts Midwest - April 1 Audra McDonald - May 8 Tickets will become available for Mabel Members to purchase on Sept. 17th and will open to the general public on Sept. 19th! Interested in becoming a Mabel Member to make sure you get early access to your favorite shows? Learn more HERE. From the Mabel Tainter Theater Facebook page.

CANCER FUNDRAISER KICK-OFF PARTY! Pancake Feed + Family Bingo Bring the whole family and help us kick off this year’s Cancer Fundraiser with a day of good food, bingo, laughs and community! BREAKFAST BUFFET STARTS AT 11AM Breakfast is a FREE WILL DONATION and includes: Pancakes Scrambled Eggs Sausage Coffee Orange Juice FAMILY BINGO STARTS AT 12PM! All ages are welcome to play! FREE CANDY BAR BINGO FOR THE KIDDOS! Because the little ones deserve a chance to yell BINGO! too! C