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Fatal injury in Town of Spring Brook crash
On July 17, 2024, at approximately 10:46 AM, the Dunn County Communication Center received a 911 call of a semi-truck that was involved...
Aug 1, 2024


Dunn County adds new harm reduction public health kiosk
The Dunn County Health Department now has a harm reduction kiosk available for the public located inside the front door. This free,...
Jul 31, 2024


'Toolkits' to help individuals and developers build needed housing
Dunn County residents and homebuilders can now use a unique “housing toolkit” designed to make it easier to buy and build homes in the...
Jul 31, 2024


OWI arrest made after high-speed pursuit
Paul Martin Allen, 28 years of age, from Hudson WI has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol Eau Claire Post for operating a motor...
Jul 26, 2024


Dunn County ATV Route Map
This is a friendly reminder that UTV/ATV traffic is ONLY permitted on County Roads highlighted in BLUE on the included map. Please note...
Jun 25, 2024


Xcel Energy begins project at Menomonie Hydro
Project to include updating Tainter Gate Historic Lookout Plaza A project designed to enhance the safety and longevity of the Menomonie...
Jun 24, 2024


MFD ambulance hit by paint balls
We want to inform the public about an incident that occurred on May 27th with one of our emergency response vehicles. Around 6:00 PM,...
Jun 21, 2024


Reminders for ATV and UTV riders from Dunn County Sheriff
ATTENTION ATV/UTV RIDERS! This is a reminder of the types of roads that are CLOSED to UTV/ATV traffic (unless posted as open in a...
Jun 21, 2024


Council refers proposed ordinance regarding ATV and UTV usage within city limits to Wisconsin DOT
At their June 3rd meeting, the Council referred proposed Ordinance 2024-11 regarding ATV and UTV usage within city limits to the...
Jun 17, 2024


Stabilization project to begin at hydroelectric dam on the Red Cedar River
At the City Council meeting on May 20th, Anthony Witkowski from Xcel Energy gave a short presentation on the upcoming Hydro Abutment...
Jun 17, 2024


WisDOT joins Wisconsin County Highway Association, industry partners to stress attentive driving in work zones
More than 2,100 crashes were recorded in Wisconsin work zones in 2023, resulting in nine deaths and more than 700 injuries, according to...
Jun 13, 2024


Deputy Blum receives Green Bay Packers Protect and Serve Award
On Friday May 31st, 2024, Deputy Jacob Blum was the recipient of a Green Bay Packers Protect and Serve Award. The Green Bay Packers...
Jun 10, 2024


Wisconsin residents can now add emergency contact to driver's license or ID record
Starting June 1, 2024, Wisconsin residents will be able to add one emergency contact to their Driver's License or State ID Record. This...
Jun 5, 2024


UPDATE: Name released of victim in fatal motorcycle crash in northern Dunn County
UPDATE: The operator of the motorcycle was identified as 38-year-old Joshua Martell of Clear Lake, WI. ___________________ On May 18,...
May 24, 2024


Dunn County appoints interim treasurer
Lynn Niggemann has spent most of her career working in public service, first for UW-Stout, then the city of Menomonie and now the village...
May 13, 2024


UPDATE: MPD responds to armed robbery
UPDATE: On Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at approximately 12:43 p.m., a suspect in the armed robbery that took place on May 10, 2024, at the...
May 11, 2024


Possible threat to Menomonie school investigated by police department
During the afternoon hours of Wednesday May 8, 2024, we received a report of a possible threat to one of the School District of the...
May 8, 2024


Zebra Mussels found in Lake Menomin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has informed the City of Menomonie that Zebra Mussels have been found in Lake...
May 1, 2024


Four state grants to improve internet access in Dunn County
Dunn County has secured four additional state grants to improve broadband access to homeowners and businesses. The grants are part of...
Apr 30, 2024


CodeRED Emergency Notification System
Dunn County Emergency Management encourages everyone to enroll in CodeRED, the countywide emergency notification system. It’s a very...
Apr 24, 2024

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