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City Council approves several projects at December 16th meeting
At the City Council meeting on December 16th, several improvement projects were on the agenda. As 2024 comes to an end, ARPA (American...
Dec 22, 2024


City Council sets levy, reduces subsidies to area nonprofits
November 20th meeting The City Council set the tax levy at $7,899,490. The levy is the portion of a taxing entity's budget that must...
Dec 16, 2024


Train vs. car crash in Elk Mound
On December 12th, 2024, at approximately 3:16 PM, the Dunn County Communication Center was notified of a train vs. car crash at the...
Dec 13, 2024


Dunn County adopts core values for entire organization
The Dunn County Board of Supervisors has adopted a set of core values for employees and elected officials to follow. “Core values are...
Dec 13, 2024


Ash tree removal information from the Menomonie Police Department
From the City of Menomonie Facebook page .
Dec 5, 2024


Xcel Energy Files Application for a Solar and Energy Storage Project in Western Wisconsin
EAU CLAIRE, Wis.- (December 3, 2024) – Xcel Energy has filed an application with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to acquire,...
Dec 5, 2024


Dunn County budget: Cuts tax rate, OKs geothermal and solar to reduce energy costs
The 2025 Dunn County budget reduces the tax rate and includes borrowing to install a geothermal and solar energy project for the Judicial...
Nov 26, 2024


Behind the Badge Fridays: Food For Fines
It's Behind the Badge Friday! The Food for Fines program runs from November 1st to January 1st. This program allows you to pay your basic...
Nov 24, 2024


City Council approves contract for Menomonie Public Library's Vibrant Spaces project
The Council awarded the Menomonie Public Library Vibrant Spaces Phase 1 contract to Haas Sons, Inc at a cost of $245,040.90. This project...
Nov 21, 2024


Public comments sought on bridge rehabilitation project
Polymer overlays planned for seven structures in five northwest Wisconsin counties The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is...
Nov 20, 2024


Behind the Badge Fridays: Drones
It's another Behind the Badge Friday! This week, we're talking about drones and how they can be used to support our department! The MPD...
Nov 18, 2024


Arrest made in Dunn County cold case
On February 15, 1974, Mary K. Schlais was found deceased near the intersection of 408th Ave. and 990th St. in the Township of Spring...
Nov 12, 2024


Local law enforcement agencies receive Wisconsin Bureau of Traffic Safety grant
The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office, Menomonie Police Department, Boyceville Police Department, Colfax Police Department and Elk Mound...
Nov 12, 2024


Dunn County budget cuts tax rate again
Taxpayers are invited to speak at a public hearing that the Dunn County Board of Supervisors has scheduled for Nov. 12 on the proposed...
Nov 12, 2024


Behind the Badge Fridays: Reporting a Crash
Confused about when to report a crash? This week's Behind the Badge has the answers! Any crash within the State of Wisconsin must be...
Nov 11, 2024


New playground equipment coming to Phelan Park
At the City Council meeting on October 21st, the Council awarded the Phelan Park playground equipment contract to Northland Recreation....
Nov 7, 2024


Lead Service Line inventory reminder
The City of Menomonie is sending out reminder letters to those residents who have not completed the Lead Service Line Inventory survey....
Nov 7, 2024


Behind the Badge Fridays: Seasonal Parking Ordinance
Behind the Badge Fridays: Ordinance: (6-4-7) Seasonal Parking Today is the first day of seasonal parking! From November 1st to April 1st,...
Nov 1, 2024


Dunn County Supervisors support expanded Medicaid, crisis support
The Dunn County Board of Supervisors has passed two resolutions asking the state to provide additional resources for residents who are...
Oct 31, 2024


Behind the Badge Friday: Storing Furniture
It's time for Behind the Badge Fridays! Ordinance: (4-1-3) Storing Furniture Furniture not intended for outdoor use can't remain outdoors...
Oct 30, 2024

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