The Menomonie City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers at 800 Wilson Avenue. The agenda for the meeting can be found below and on the City of Menomonie website. The complete City Council packet can be found HERE.

On July 14 and July 15, the City of Menomonie experienced a significant loss of pressure within portions of the municipal water distribution system due to exceptionally high water demand, resulting in critically low water tower levels. While there is no evidence that the water is contaminated, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WI DNR) regulations require the City to issue a precautionary boil water advisory whenever pressure within the water system falls below accep

The City of Menomonie Water System has experienced low water pressure, particularly at the higher elevation portions of the City, due to extreme water demands in the current hot and dry weather. City Staff are taking steps to restore full pressure to the system. The City's water system consists of three municipal wells and three elevated water towers. A fourth municipal well is under construction but will not be completed until early 2028. While the elevated water towers s

FRIDAY HOURS ARE BACK! We are excited to announce that our Friday inside pantry hours are returning to better serve our community. Starting in one week, come shop inside on Fridays from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM! Whether you are picking up fresh produce, bakery items, dairy, or dry goods, our doors are open and our team is ready to welcome you back inside. From the Stepping Stones 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: Prentice Avenue Location: US 2 (Lake Shore Drive) to 6th Street East in Ashland Schedule: May 4 to early July Cos

As we settle back into our routines after the holiday weekend, let's take a look at what's been happening around our community and what's coming up in the weeks ahead with this week's Mondays with Mayor Matthew! This week, Mayor Matthew reflects on the lasting impact of Murals in Menomonie, highlights tonight's City Council discussion on affordable housing, and invites the community to mark their calendars for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4. As temperatures continue

Wanted - Bradley G. Rietmann. See below for details. Information can be reported to the Dunn County Crime Stoppers website or call 1-855-847-3866.

Built as part of the original interstate construction, structure is nearing end of service life The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is holding a public involvement meeting to share details about a project replacing the bridge that carries County H over I-94 in the Dunn County village of Elk Mound. When: 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 15 The meeting will follow an open-house format. Where: Elk Mound Community Center, E101 Menomonie St. Built in 1959, the County H bri

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: Prentice Avenue Location: US 2 (Lake Shore Drive) to 6th Street East in Ashland Schedule: May 4 to early July Cos

Closures necessary to replace US 12 bridge approach slabs and culverts on WIS 40 Motorists will encounter full closures of US 12 and WIS 40 in July to complete work as part of a resurfacing project on US 12 from Princeton Drive in Elk Mound to just north of WIS 29, and on WIS 40 from US 12 to County M in the village of Colfax. July 7-20: The bridge carrying US 12 over WIS 29 northwest of Elk Mound will be closed during this period for the replacement of concrete approach slab

The Menomonie City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, July 6th at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers at 800 Wilson Avenue. The agenda for the meeting is below. The full council packet is available on the City of Menomonie website.

The following is a press release from Mayor Matthew Crowe, dated June 30, 2026, regarding a Data Center Ordinance Update. Hello to all in Menomonie and the surrounding area, I want to provide the public with an update on the proposed data center project to ensure communication between the City of Menomonie and the public is steady and frequent. For context, In July of 2025, Balloonist LLC applied for annexation of county lands and the rezoning of the land to Industrial (I-1)

It's that time of the year again, sealcoat operations are ahead! A sealcoat application involves spraying hot oil onto the roadway, followed by a layer of loose aggregate “chips.” While vehicles can drive on the chips right away, we strongly encourage drivers to slow down for their own safety and to help keep the material in place. After 24–48 hours, once the surface has cured, crews will return to sweep away the loose chips. This process plays a key role in protecting the pa

UPDATE: The operator of the motorcycle was identified as 51-year-old Jeremy Snitker of Prairie Farm, Wisconsin. Evidence at the scene showed the southbound motorcycle had crossed the center line and was in the northbound lane when the crash occurred. On June 26, 2026, at approximately 4:43 PM, the Dunn County Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a motorcycle vs. semi crash with injury. The crash occurred in the N14000 block of County Road K in the Township

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: Prentice Avenue Location: US 2 (Lake Shore Drive) to 6th Street East in Ashland Schedule: May 4 to early July Cos

The Dunn County Board of Supervisors is considering plans for a new highway storage building and other improvements to address safety and other concerns at the county’s current facilities. In a recent board presentation, County Manager Dan Dunbar said cramped and outdated storage conditions at the current facility at 3303 U.S. 12 in Menomonie are hazardous for Highway Department employees and complicate operations. Limited indoor storage capacity forces equipment, materials a

Need Help Finding Housing? Free Housing Application Help Workshops are available in Menomonie! Help with rental applications Help with affordable housing forms One-on-one support from friendly volunteers Walk-ins welcome Whether you're just getting started or need help with a specific application, we're here to help. See the flyer for dates, times, and locations. Together, we can help more people find a place to call home. From the Health Dunn Right Facebook page.

***UPDATE*** Dakota Leis has been taken into custody. ***UPDATE*** The motorcycle involved in this case has been located, but law enforcement officers are still looking for Leis. ****** Please see the following information about a subject who is considered armed and dangerous. Do NOT approach him if located. Contact local authorities with any information regarding his whereabouts. From the Eau Claire Police Department Facebook page.

As part of Dunn County’s commitment to transparency and public education, the Dunn County Planning, Resource & Development Committee will continue its discussion on modular data centers during its meeting on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Room 54 of the Dunn County Government Center. County officials recognize there is significant public interest in this topic and are committed to sharing information, asking questions, and providing opportunities for residents to le