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School bus rear-ended by SUV, no injuries reported
On February 5th, 2025, shortly after 7 am, the Dunn County Communication Center received a call of an SUV that had rear-ended a school...
Feb 6, 2025


Dunn County restricts weight on Highway BB/Tainter Lake bridge
A routine bridge inspection led Dunn County highway officials to reduce the weight allowed on the County Highway BB/Tainter Lake bridge...
Jan 30, 2025


Dunn County aims to sell former recycling transfer station, excess lot
The Dunn County Board of Supervisors has given tentative approval for the sale of the former transfer station the county used until...
Jan 28, 2025


City Council approves sale of city-owned property, making way for new distribution center
The Menomonie City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in the Council Chambers. An audio recording of the...
Jan 27, 2025


Wrong-way driver on Highway 29 arrested for 5th OWI
On Monday, January 20th, 2025, at 7:31 pm, the Dunn County Communications Center received a complaint of a wrong-way driver, a vehicle...
Jan 23, 2025


UPDATE: Arrest made in Shooter's fire
UPDATE: Updated information: 1-21-25 The structure fire at Shooters Showgirls has been determined to be an arson. Deputies and...
Jan 21, 2025


Shooter's Showgirls total loss in early morning fire
On Saturday, January 18th, 2025, shortly before 5 am, the Dunn County Communications Center received calls from passing motorists on I-94...
Jan 20, 2025


Menomonie Police Department releases information regarding Eau Claire letter to AG Kaul
Our agency believes it is important to be transparent and factual about the particular incident that was referenced in a letter drafted...
Jan 16, 2025


Dunn County’s nursing home improves fiscal picture
A change in Medicaid reimbursement rates by the state of Wisconsin has significantly improved the financial picture for The Neighbors of...
Jan 16, 2025


Dunn County Constitutional Officers sworn in to start new terms of office
The Dunn County Constitutional Officers who were elected on November 5, 2024, have officially been sworn in to start their new terms of...
Jan 7, 2025


Storm drain reminders from the City of Menomonie
Did you know? Storm drains flow directly into Lake Menomin, the Red Cedar River, Galloway Creek, and other waterways. The City recently...
Jan 6, 2025


Updated: MPD shares unexpected passing of Officer Sam Miller
UPDATE: Here is a link to Officer Miller's obituary . Many people have asked how they can assist Officer Sam Miller's family during their...
Jan 2, 2025


Dunn County approaches fulfilling high-speed internet goal of total access
Residents of Dunn County enter 2025 with nearly all of the county either with access to fast broadband service or having the ability to...
Jan 2, 2025


Gathering for Officer Jeffrey Reynolds - video recording
A video recording of the gathering can be found HERE . Please note you may need to view in full screen for best results. The Dunn County...
Jan 2, 2025


Gathering for Officer Jeffrey Reynolds - January 1st
The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office will be holding a short gathering for Correctional Officer Jeffrey Reynolds, who was tragically killed...
Dec 31, 2024


Understanding Your Property Taxes, Part 1
Last year, the Menomonie Minute ran a series of articles about the school referendum. The series began with an explanation of property...
Dec 31, 2024


Dunn County Officer named as victim in Christmas Eve crash
On December 24th, 2024, the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office lost one of its own. Correctional Officer Jeff Reynolds was Westbound on US Hwy...
Dec 27, 2024


MPD shares unexpected passing of Officer Sam Miller
The Menomonie Police Department is saddened to announce the unexpected off-duty death of Officer Sam Miller. Officer Miller served with...
Dec 27, 2024


UPDATE: Train vs. car crash in Elk Mound
UPDATE: The operator of the vehicle involved in this crash on December 12th was transported to a local hospital following the accident....
Dec 26, 2024


Xcel Energy bank stabilization projects wraps up
Xcel Energy's Bank Stabilization project near their Menomonie Dam is wrapping up! The bank stabilization and shoreline protection are...
Dec 26, 2024

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