Reliable childcare is a workforce and economic development issue that directly affects a business’s ability to hire and retain employees. This session brings together topic experts from UW-Extension, local childcare providers, program facilitators, and statewide childcare association leaders to examine childcare as essential economic infrastructure, using Dunn County data and real-world examples to illustrate its impact. Moving beyond problem awareness, the conversation will

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. Barron County Highway: US 53 South Location: Bridges between Cameron and New Auburn: structures over US 8, Knapp Street, County A, Coun

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Check out our March and April volunteer opportunities! March 10th - Dollar Tree outing with East: Volunteers will meet us at the Dollar Tree at 2:00 pm, help residents shop for around 45 minutes, and help bring them back out to the bus to load and return to The Neighbors. March 19th - Chippewa Valley Irish Dance Show: Volunteers will meet at The Neighbors at 3:00 to help bring residents to the Red Cedar Bistro in the Central building for the show. After the show, volunteers

Proposed work includes replacing and widening deck on County H structure The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is sharing details on a proposed maintenance project on the bridge carrying County H over the Chippewa River in the Dunn County towns of Rock Creek and Spring Brook and seeking public input. The public is invited to go to the project website , review information about the proposed work and submit comments by March 19, 2026, by: Email: ejohnson@reiengin

Work on two structures planned in Dunn County Town of Tiffany, Village of Boyceville The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is holding a public involvement meeting to share details about a bridge rehabilitation project on WIS 79 in Dunn County and obtain public input. When: 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, March 3 A presentation is planned for 4:45 p.m. Where: Village Hall, 1233 Charlotte St., Boyceville Built in 1945 and 1955 respectively, the bridges over the south fork o

What will you learn at the Healthy Water Summit? The summit will cover a wide range of topics impacting our local water resources, including:  • PFAS and other emerging contaminants  • Groundwater, aquifers, and soil health  • Nutrient and nitrogen management  • Water conservation at home and on the landscape  • Protecting water quality through community and student involvement Hear from UW–Madison faculty, Extension educators, local conservation departments, and public healt

Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive is Back! 99.9FM The Family Radio’s annual Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive is collecting new personal care and cleaning products for local crisis agencies —Including the Bridge to Hope and we’d love your support! This drive allows agencies to stretch their limited financial resources toward what matters most: qualified staff, safe housing, nutritious food, education, and counseling for those they serve.  Our goal? To provide a year’s wor

Know someone making a difference for trees in Menomonie? Nominate them! The City of Menomonie is now accepting nominations for the Forestry Friends Award, which recognizes individuals, businesses, and organizations that contribute to tree planting, conservation, and environmental stewardship in our community. From planting trees to caring for our urban forest or inspiring others to protect natural resources, we want to celebrate those efforts. Nominations are open through Mar

We are excited to announce that the City has renamed an existing snowplow… Blizzard Wizard! Out of 840 votes, "Blizzard Wizard" plowed through the competition took the win with 350 votes. Thank you to everyone who shared ideas and voted! Our Community Services team was kind enough to snap a photo with the newest named member of their fleet. Community Services Foreman Al Fahl, who has served the City of Menomonie for more than 35 years, helped bring this idea to life after see

Dunn County Transit recently reported that 2025 ridership on Community Route was the highest in history. Facilities, Parks and Transit Director Austin Witt recently presented the 2025 Transit Annual Report to the Dunn County Board, which included the Community Route amassing 20,660 rides in 2025. That is a 29 percent increase over 2024 and 73 percent above the 10-year average.  The Community Route is Dunn County Transit’s fixed-route bus service in Menomonie. It operates on a

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 regarding this month's County Board meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2026. A video recording of the meeting will be available on the county's YouTube channel.   Information about this meeting, as well as other public meetings, is available on th

Unofficial results, as provided by the Dunn County Clerk's office , show that Matthew Crowe (942 votes) and Randy Knaack (642) were the top two vote getters in Tuesday's election and will be facing off on April 7th to see who will be the next mayor of Menomonie.

In the past several months the Sheriff's Office has received numerous reports of subjects driving on STH 25 north or south of Menomonie having their vehicles being struck by a water bottle or unknown object causing damage to their vehicles. We also believe that other instances have occurred but were not reported to the Sheriff's Office. Over this time the Sheriff's Office has developed a suspect vehicle involved in the incidents and have now identified the operator of the veh

Wolske Bay Road will be closed Tuesday, February 17 and Wednesday, February 18 from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days to allow crews to safely remove trees impacted by the Emerald Ash Borer. Please plan ahead, use alternate routes, and avoid the closure area while work is taking place. We appreciate your patience as this work is completed! From the City of Menomonie Facebook page .

Residents of the City of Menomonie  will see a Mayoral Primary on the ballot on February 17, 2026.  Three candidates have filed papers to run for the office of Mayor of Menomonie, triggering a needed Spring Primary. Names were drawn at random and will appear on the ballot for City of Menomonie residents in the following order: Grady Richartz Randy Knaack Matthew Crowe  The top two candidates with the most votes will advance to appear on the April 7, 2026, Spring Election ball

The Menomonie City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, February 16, 2026, at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers at 800 Wilson Avenue. The meeting agenda is available below. The council packet with more information can be found HERE .

Do these warm sunny temperatures have you thinking of summer? Wakanda Waterpark 2026 Season pool passes are available for purchase. If you purchase a family pool pass you will receive a Super Pool Pass punch card of 10 FREE punches to be used at either Menomonie, Eau Claire, or Chippewa Falls pools ($60 value). Purchase pass online HERE or at the Recreation Department office. Passes will be mailed out in May. From the Wakanda Waterpark Facebook page .

The City Council Chambers were full on Monday, February 2nd, as council members considered proposed Ordinance 2026-02, which would repeal and replace Title 9, Chapter 2 governing residential rental properties. At the public hearing at the start of the meeting, 16 residents spoke; the majority expressed support for the ordinance, including two landlords. Jay Williamson of Southside Property Management spoke in opposition, while Ryan Martin of Pathways Properties requested the