Winter maintenance is serious work—but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a little fun along the way. We’re inviting the community to help name one of Menomonie’s snowplows as part of our January Community Services spotlight. Creative, clever, and winter-themed ideas are encouraged—as long as they’re family-friendly and appropriate for a public service vehicle. The selected name may be featured on City social media, the City website, and future winter communications as we contin

There will be 10 contested Dunn County Board contests, including one primary contest races in the April 2026 election.   Here are the contested districts and candidates:  District 1 : Timothy A. Lauffer , Colfax, and Jeff Foster , Colfax District 2 : Heather Seburn , Prairie Farm, and John Wurtzler , Boyceville District 6 : Dustin Shackleton , Menomonie, and Jim Zons , Colfax District 9 : Stephanie May , Downing, and Samuel S. Thompson , Knapp District 11 : Michelle Bachand ,

CALLING ALL LANDLORDS Supporting Tenants through Mental Health & AODA Crises Training From the Facebook post .

On Friday, January 2, 2026, Aaron Williams and Andrew Johannes were sworn in as police officers with the Menomonie Police Department. They will begin the law enforcement academy at CVTC next week and, upon graduating in May, will start field training with our department. Officer Mitchell Moe graduated from the Chippewa Valley Technical College 720-hour Law Enforcement Academy on Thursday, December 18. He will begin his field training program with our department on Monday, Dec

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A public hearing on Ordinance 2026-01 was held during the January 5, 2026, city council meeting. The ordinance amends portions of Title 10 of the city code regarding the definitions of warehousing and data centers, and establishes a new zoning classification, the I-4 Data Center Industrial District. Seven members of the public addressed the council, all speaking in favor of the ordinance. Under the current city code, data centers are included in the definition of “warehousing

Here are the winners of the 2025 Parade of Lights! Thank you to everyone who decorated, voted, and visited displays throughout Menomonie and Dunn County. Your holiday spirit helped make this season shine! Brought to you by Explore Menomonie, Dunn County, Wisconsin  , and Menomonie Parks and Recreation    From the Explore Menomonie Facebook page .

The Menomonie City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, January 5, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers at 800 Wilson Avenue. The meeting agenda can be found below. The council packet with more information is available on the City of Menomonie website .

Arrest made in area burglaries. From the Dunn County Sheriff's Office Facebook page .

The following is a summary of City Council meetings in November and December. Creation of Data Center Industrial (I-4) District At the December 1st meeting, the council voted to forward a proposed zoning ordinance that would create a new Data Center Industrial (I-4) district to the city’s Plan Commission following extensive discussion and public comment. During public comments, attorney Douglas Buck, representing Balloonist, LLC, urged the council not to refer the ordinance t

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

January Pop-Up Pantry Schedule Our Pop-Up Pantries serve rural communities in Dunn County. Learn more HERE . From the Stepping Stones of Dunn County Facebook page .

Meng Vang The Menomonie Police Department reports the arrest of an employee of ReforMedicine, 800 Wilson Ave, Suite 28, Menomonie, WI, following an investigation into the unlawful placement of a recording device inside the facility. On November 19, 2025, clinic staff reported concerns regarding finding an unauthorized recording device within a non-public area of the clinic. The Menomonie Police Department was notified by clinic staff on November 26, 2025, of the recording dev

Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced that the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) has begun making payments, and that benefits are once again available for eligible Wisconsin residents needing help with their energy bills. The heating season officially began on November 1, though the federal shutdown meant that Wisconsin did not immediately receive federal funding to support energy benefits. The State estimates that 1

Free Winter Parking! From December 15 through January 18, visitors and residents can enjoy free parking at all city meters north of Wilson Avenue in downtown Menomonie. These meters are easy to spot—they’ll be marked with a blue bag or blue ribbon labeled “free parking.” This free parking also includes City Lot 6, except for spaces marked as permit-only. Please note that City Lot 10 and the 15-minute meters in front of the Post Office are not included in the free parking prog

State of Wisconsin Expands MOVE OVER LAW. Drivers in Wisconsin are now required to move over or slow down when approaching disabled vehicles on the side of the road. Governor Tony Evers signed the bill into law today, giving motorists this protection under the Move Over Law. Previously, the law only included emergency or roadside service vehicles. Disabled vehicles must have: Hazard lights on, or Emergency devices or flares placed near the vehicle, or One or more persons atte

Dunn Economic Development is proud to announce the recipients of the first round of the Dunn County Small Business Development Grant. In this initial cycle,  $114,299.43 has been awarded to 27 small businesses and startups across Dunn County.   Funded by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), this program provides capital for critical needs, including equipment upgrades, inventory expansion, and technical assistance.   Adam Accola "The raw data shows we awar

On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at approximately 3:01 p.m., the Menomonie Police Department was dispatched to 2107 Stout Street, the Hampton Inn and Suites, in the City of Menomonie, for a report of a guest who stated they believed there was a bomb in their vehicle. Officers responded to secure the area and requested the Menomonie Fire Department stage in the area. Through the course of the investigation, it was determined that there was no bomb in the vehicle, no threat was pr

The Menomonie City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, December 15, 2025, 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 .