The rumors are true: Ice Cream for Breakfast is back!  Mark your calendars for Saturday, Feb 7th! We’re opening the doors at 8 AM to serve up the breakfast of champions. ​ ON THE MENU: ​The Exclusive Cinnamon Toast Sundae: Cinnamon-sugar crunch meets creamy vanilla perfection. ​Waffle Sundaes: Warm, fluffy, and topped with your favorite scoop. ​French Toast Stick Sundaes: The ultimate dippable breakfast treat! Affogatos: Espresso/cold brew poured over your favorite scoop. It’

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Make your way to the Tanglewood Greens clubhouse on Saturday 01/31/2026 at 6:00 pm to meet local mayoral candidate Matthew Crowe and discuss vision, platform and how to best improve the future on Menomonie. From the Facebook event page .

Do you have a stash of old t-shirts that are too bad to donate? Bring them to the store along with a good fabric scissors and let's see what we can make with them. Produce bags, grocery bags, yarn.... From the Facebook event page .

CAN YOU UNSEAT THE THREE-TIME GRAND CHAMPION? Break out those crock-pots and whip up your secret family chili recipe. First place winner receives over $100 in prizes and cash payouts. Prizes also for Second and Third place winners. Public voting 2 to 4pm or while supplies last. Winner announced at 4:30pm. Competition Rules Only 10 spots available - sign up by February 6th. RED CHILI ONLY. No white or green chilis may be entered. (Vegetarian/Vegan entries welcomed.) Entries mu

Join us at the 14th Annual Red Cedar Watershed Conference! March 12, 2026 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Memorial Student Center – UW-Stout, Menomonie, WI Learn, connect, and be part of land and water stewardship in the Red Cedar Watershed! Whether you care about clean water, sustainable land use, farming, policy, or community action, this event is for you. Watch this short video to see what the conference is all about:   https://youtu.be/AlFQzkCriXE Registration is open! Register today a

Learn how to use a woodburner and create your own design on a purse/handbag! Cost starts at only $35. No experience necessary, as you will receive guided instruction with all necessary tools, including stencils. There will also be the option to add on your own personal charm keychain or pin to make it truly unique. The charm bar will also be available for those who want to make their own charm bracelet or anklet. Cost for that is $10 (for up to 3 charms). Inventory is limited

The City for the Trees More than any other color, green signifies life. Not the red of iron-rich blood. Not the roaring yellow of the sun. Plants provide the structure, the baseline, the foundation for everything that lives, and if you consider trees, perhaps the walls and roof as well. Join Steve Betchkal for a viewing of the Emmy-nominated series that describes the critical importance of Green Space in our functional daily lives. In person or via Zoom (link HERE ) From the

Join us for the 18th annual St. Valentine's Day Hustle! Come one come all, bring your friends so you can trounce them in a friendly alley cat bike race, racing around scenic lake Menomin. Registration is from 11 - 1245 at Zymurgy Brewing Race will begin at 1:00 PM SHARP leaving for the start from the brewery. Entrance fee is $10 (must be 21+ to enter) Race ends back at Zymurgy. Bring a bike, a pen or marker, $10 and some stamina. It is also recommended to be prepared for any

The next Philosphers' Cafe will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 7 pm at Brewery Nonic. The topic will be What Responsibility Does Society Have Toward Children? moderated by Dr. Tina Lee (Anthropology, UW-Stout). Since the 1960’s, all U.S. states have passed laws that require a large range of professionals to report abuse and neglect of children and created bureaucracies to field reports and investigate them. These child protective services (CPS) systems have the p

Enjoy a day of cozy comforts while you stroll through downtown Menomonie! Whether you want to make it a date, your Galentines plan, or bring the whole family, celebrate the season of love with us downtown. Each participating business will have a cozy free sample available on Saturday, February 14th during their open hours. Samples may be Swiss Miss hot cocoa varieties, cookies, a chocolate treat, ice cream, or a DIY craft. For even more fun, spend the week filling up a Cozy P

During the Cozy Cocoa Crawl, drop in to meet author Jeremiah Bass. Books are a good way to make it through the winter. He'll have books for sale and signing. The Book: The Silver Screen Released November 4th, 2025 Wyatt Gaumond’s solitary existence is crumbling, much like the grandeur of the theater that he owned with his late wife, June. But it’s not just the personal history that keeps him there; it’s the silver screen that enables him to travel to other forgotten cinemas a

Celebrate Valentine’s Day outdoors at Wolske Bay with free ice skating, free hot cocoa, and a free shuttle to make getting there easy. Join us for a cozy winter afternoon on the ice, where families, friends, and neighbors can skate together, warm up with cocoa, and enjoy the winter lights and sunset over the bay. The event takes place on Saturday, February 14, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. and is free and open to all ages. Whether you stay for the full afternoon or stop by for a qui

Saturday, February 7th at Kyote's Den - Help us create a safe, fun all-night celebration for the Class of 2026 Every ticket, donation, and sponsorship for the 2026 Senior Lock-In Fundraiser goes directly toward food, games, prizes, and activities that keep seniors together and off the roads on graduation night. Register and pay HERE .

The days are getting longer! Come join us for Imbolc. The traditional Gaelic celebration of the beginning or Spring. We know it's not really when people usually think of the beginning of Spring but hey...whatever. Bundle up and spend time outdoors around the fire with us for a spirited evening! Drinks, food, revelry, fire, snow fort, A GOOD OL' FASHIONED PARTY IN THE SNOW! From the Facebook event page .

Announcing our first craft show of the season; the Reverse Craft Show! What exactly is a Reverse Craft Show you ask? A Reverse Craft Show flips the usual idea of a craft fair on its head. Instead of selling finished handmade creations, you will be offering your surplus supplies, tools, and even leftover business products. It’s the perfect chance for crafters, hobbyists, and makers to stock up on new or gently used materials, while we clear space in our studios for new product

Rudy’s Fresh Lemonade – 2nd Annual Lemonade Party! “Sip, Play & Win!” Friday, February 20, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Doors open at 5:50 PM) Dunn Town Hall N2713 State Road 25, Menomonie, WI 54751 Get ready for an evening of fun, flavor, and giveaways! FREE Entry for Everyone! Lemonade Tasting – Explore signature and seasonal flavors. Games & Activities – Fun for all ages! Giveaways & Prizes – Sweet surprises throughout the night! Exclusive Surprises – You’ll have to be there to

You are cordially invited to join us Saturday, February 14th, 2026 UW-Stout Fireside Terrace Memorial Student Center 302 10th Ave East Menomonie, WI 54751 Tickets start at $75, available HERE . From the Facebook event page .

Come and have some fun fishing, and at the same time help raise funds for the Downsville Sportsman's Club! * fishing prizes * drawings * 50/50 * kid's games From the Facebook event page .