As our region continues to grow, conversations about energy are becoming increasingly important for businesses, communities, and long-term planning. This Eggs & Issues program offers a chance to hear directly from utility representatives, ask questions, and gain a better understanding of the factors shaping our region's energy future. Register HERE today and be part of the conversation; cost is $30 for Chamber members and $40 for non-members. This event is held at the UW-Stou

Join us at the Red Cedar Demonstration Farm to explore local trials that put reduced fertilizer applications to the test. Not a farmer? No problem! Everyone is welcome to attend. Come learn more about the trials or simply discover what the Demonstration Farm is all about. Thursday, September 24 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Red Cedar Demonstration Farm 640 Stokke Parkway, Menomonie Topics will include starter fertilizer trials, nitrogen rates, water quality impacts, nutrient management

Come hear what’s happening in our community! Join us for Community Conversations and hear from five local nonprofits as they share the stories behind their impact, recent accomplishments, and exciting new initiatives. Come learn, connect, and celebrate the work happening right here in our community! Saturday, September 12 12:30–2:30 p.m. Menomonie Public Library All are welcome! We’d love to see you there! From the Community Foundation of Dunn County Facebook page.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) provides weekly updates on road construction projects in the following counties in northwest Wisconsin: Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix, Sawyer, Taylor, Trempealeau and Washburn counties. Ashland County Highway: County GG Location: McCarthy Creek Bridge southwest of Mellen Schedule: May 26 to late July Cost: $665,275 Descri

Event Details: Date: September 24, 2026 Time: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Location: Small Animal Building, Dunn County Fairgrounds Address: 620 17th St E, Menomonie, WI Fee: $10 per vehicle Payment: Cash or check only Website - https://dunncountywi.gov/cleansweep Acceptable Items: Automotive Antifreeze, brake fluid, degreasers, gasoline and other fuels Batteries Batteries smaller than a car battery in size. No alkaline or car batteries. Bulbs Compact, U shaped and circular fluo

Dunn County Manager, Dan Dunbar, is back with his monthly message. These short videos are posted on the Dunn County Facebook page and on the Dunn County YouTube channel. Mr. Dunbar's video includes information about this month's County Board meeting, held on Wednesday, 26, 2026. A video recording of the meeting will be available on the county's YouTube channel. Information on this meeting, as well as other public meetings, is available on the public meeting calendar on the c

A friendly reminder that free parking in Downtown Menomonie ends this Friday, August 28. If you regularly park downtown, now is a great time to plan ahead! Learn more about City parking permit options, current rates, and where different parking options are available on the City of Menomonie’s website. You can also use the interactive parking map to explore downtown parking locations and find the option that works best for you. Explore Downtown parking and permit options on th

TRAFFIC REMINDER: STH 25 & CTH BB We’ve received complaints about drivers using the right-turn-only lane on STH 25 near CTH BB to pass other vehicles. As the photos show, the lane is marked with pavement arrows and signs indicating that the right lane MUST turn right. It is not a passing lane. If you enter the right-turn-only lane, you need to turn right. Using the lane to pass traffic and then merging back into the through lane creates an unnecessary risk for everyone in th

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) provides weekly updates on road construction projects in the following counties in northwest Wisconsin: Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix, Sawyer, Taylor, Trempealeau and Washburn counties. Ashland County Highway: County GG Location: McCarthy Creek Bridge southwest of Mellen Schedule: May 26 to late July Cost: $665,275 Descri

According to TickZone, Dunn County ranks 36 of 72 Wisconsin counties for daily tick risk. The Town of Otter Creek and the Village of Wheeler have the highest risk. Dunn County's CDC Lyme rate of 208 per 100,000 runs many times the 10-per-100,000 mark CDC uses to flag a high-incidence county. TickZone, a free daily tick-risk forecast covering more than 31,000 towns across all 50 states, combines satellite land cover for each town, daily weather (temperature, humidity, and rece

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The Menomonie City Council approved extending the full lawn irrigation ban until October 31, 2026, at its meeting on Monday, August 17th. There are several exemptions from the full lawn irrigation ban, including: Watering cans, handheld sprayers, drip irrigation, and soaker hoses may be used. New lawn areas may be irrigated for up to 28 days to allow for establishment. Outdoor sport fields may be irrigated. Non-municipal water sources (i.e. private wells or surface waters

Construction includes replacing the joints on the bridge on Menomonie’s south side To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Gov. Tony Evers has signed a $400,000 contract with prime contractor Zenith Tech, Inc. of Waukesha for a project rehabilitating the bridge that carries WIS 29 over the Red Cedar River in the Dunn County city of Menomonie. Construction is scheduled to start Monday, Aug. 31. Built in 1953, the bridge needs maintenance. The Wisconsin Department of Tr

Recently, individuals have been contacted regarding a family member who had just been booked into the Dunn County Jail. The caller identifies themselves as a Dunn County Correctional Officer or a Deputy and requests funds for either bond or electronic monitoring to have the family member released. They will direct the family to make a Venmo or some other type of electronic payment through a third-party app. This is a SCAM. Dunn County Jail will never contact anyone directly f

The Menomonie City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, August 17th, 2026, at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers at 800 Wilson Avenue. The meeting agenda is available below. You can find the council packet with more information HERE.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) provides weekly updates on road construction projects in the following counties in northwest Wisconsin: Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix, Sawyer, Taylor, Trempealeau and Washburn counties. Ashland County Highway: County GG Location: McCarthy Creek Bridge southwest of Mellen Schedule: May 26 to late July Cost: $665,275 Descri

At 2:03 PM on Saturday, August 15, 2026, a crash occurred on I-94 EB/WB at mile marker 39 in DUNN County near MENOMONIE. Assisting agencies included Dunn County Sheriff’s Office, Menomonie Police Department, Jerry’s Towing, Dunn County Highway Department, and Township Fire. The crash involved no fatalities or injuries. Vehicle and occupant information, if available, is on the last page(s). The details of the crash are as follows: The Wisconsin State Patrol responded to a

The CTH BB/Cedar Falls Bridge will be closed on Wednesday, August 19, for a scheduled bridge inspection. The closure is anticipated to be in place from approximately 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The bridge must be fully closed during the inspection to help ensure the safety of the inspection crew and protect the structural integrity of the bridge. Please note that no alternate route will be signed, so drivers should plan ahead and use another route. Message boards will also be plac

Over the last few weeks, the Menomonie Police Department has seen an uptick in E-bike and play vehicle violations in the City of Menomonie with numerous crashes and injuries reported. Many violations have been committed by juveniles who are not old enough to have a driver's license. We want to clarify city ordinances and state laws regarding these modes of transportation to help keep our streets safe. 1. City Ordinance 6-7-4: Every person riding a bicycle upon a roadway or sh

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) provides weekly updates on road construction projects in the following counties in northwest Wisconsin: Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix, Sawyer, Taylor, Trempealeau and Washburn counties. Ashland County Highway: County GG Location: McCarthy Creek Bridge southwest of Mellen Schedule: May 26 to late July Cost: $665,275 Descri