No matter the size of your outdoor space, everyone can add native plants to where they live. Why would you choose native plants and how would you get started on deciding what to plant? Anna DeMers of Tamarack Wetland Services, LLC in Rice Lake will share the benefits of native plantings, as well as some plants that grow best in our area (wetland and upland, full sun to full shade). She’ll share a few methods for getting your future planting in the ground as well as how to kee

Join us for an ArtFly Talk with featured Mixed Media Artist, Jesse Blake Hay. This is a free event, where you'll have the opportunity to meet Jesse and chat about his art process and artwork, connect with local community members while providing feedback in a fun, supportive atmosphere during this ArtFly led art talk. _______________________________________________ About ArtFly: Local curator, ArtFly, and Menomonie Market Food Co-op are pairing up to adorn MMFC’s dining area w

Saturday, February 14th, 2026, to attend the Dunn County Fish and Game Association 73rd Annual Ice Fishing Contest! Tickets are available from Club members. Tickets will be available on the ice and in the Clubhouse during the contest. You need not be present to win Cash prizes. You must be present to win Door Prizes. If you purchased tickets, bring them to the clubhouse to get a door prize ticket. ONE door prize ticket for every ticket purchased. Hope to see you. Good Luck! F

The next Community Conversations is scheduled for Saturday, January 24th from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm at the Menomonie Public Library. The topic will be The Crisis in Healthcare 2026.  Attendees will be encouraged to share their concerns about healthcare - the expense, the complexity of health insurance, the difficulty in finding a primary care provider, the quality of care, and other concerns. Senator Jeff Smith, Ranking Member of the Senate Health Committee, has confirmed that

We’re here to help you find your family roots! Syliva Tiala (UW Stout professor) offers genealogy help sessions on the 1st Saturday of each month from 9-11am in the small meeting room. If that time doesn’t work for you, contact Sylvia to schedule an appointment at tialasyl@gmail.com From the Menomonie Public Library Facebook page.

I have all the supplies, you just need to bring or buy a book you'd like to bedazzle. It might take a couple sessions to complete. Instructions HERE . From the Facebook event page .

Get ready to mingle, network, and connect at Business After Hours. Thank you to this months hosts, Johnson Motors, Applebees, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern WI. Come to unwind while building valuable connections. BAH offers a unique opportunity to: -Network -Exchange ideas -Explore opportunities -Learn about local businesses and the services they offer -Relax and enjoy light refreshments This event is open to all. Note that BAH is free for those associated with

11am-1pm - Book signings by authors Stephanie Olson and Hannah Baribeau. 1pm - Author panel and Q&A 2-3pm - Book signing with author Jeff Meyer Free audiobooks from Libro.fm All day help create a fairy nook between the shelves. See more HERE . From the Facebook event page .

During the Cocoa Crawl. Jessica from Ascending Energy will be giving tarot readings. She has decks for a range of ages and comfort levels. She does shorter 3 card readings for $15 or longer 7 card readings for $25. From the Facebook event page .

During the Cocoa Crawl, drop-in to learn origami with Erika. Erika is a student at UW-Stout and pictured below are a few of her creations - fox, crane and dragon. We'll have paper waiting for your creations. From the Facebook even page .

The Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association is bringing back the popular LEGO Home Building Contest for its 6th year! Sponsored by Rock & Tait, winners will receive $50 to Micon Cinemas! DEADLINE: January 31, 5:00 p.m. Build your LEGO creation and fill out the submission form with photos of your entry before 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 31st. Click HERE for submission form Entry Categories: Individual (Age categories will be set once all entries are received. We create

Downtown Menomonie supporters are invited to attend our Annual Meeting on Thursday, February 19th. Join us for an evening of celebrating our downtown district with appetizers, networking, and awards! Appetizers will be provided, and beverages will be available for purchase at Silver Dollar. Schedule of Events: • 5:30pm–Drinks, Appetizers, Socializing • 6:00pm–Annual Meeting Presentation • 6:30pm–Winter Daze Parade and Community Awards From the Facebook event page .

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