Catch up on the latest local podcasts: Chamber Chatter Coffee at the Cottage Menomonie Talk Infinite Rabbit Hole Arbor on the Air Blue Devils Unscripted From the Extension Dunn County Facebook page: Do you have any board books for our 5 "adopt a book" bins in the Dunn Co. Govt. Center and 4 laundromats? Our family educator has noticed they tend to fly out of the bins right into little hands, so we tend to run out of them. We have a collection bin by our Extension door on the

Car show, live music, cr$ft fair, silent auction, food, drinks and kids' activities. Play it Forward for Community Meals of Menomonie. From the Facebook event page.

From the Colfax Woman's Club Facebook page.

Stop by the library and check out the Tiny Art Show. Vote for your favorites now through August 21st. From the Menomonie Public Library Facebook page.

The Dunn County Humane Society (DCHS) is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated Community Rummage & Bake Sale, set to take place at the Fanetti Community Center & the Dunn County Ice Arena in Menomonie on August 28th & 29th. This beloved community event offers attendees the opportunity to shop affordably while supporting the unhomed cats and dogs of Dunn County. All proceeds from the sale will directly contribute to the DCHS mission, covering vital expens

Northwood Technical College has released the names of students who earned associate degrees, technical diplomas, certificates and other credentials during spring 2026. Northwood Tech recognized 741 commencement-eligible graduates during its spring commencement ceremonies held in May at the Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake and Superior campuses. The graduating class also included online learners from across the college’s service area. The following students from Menomonie

We are having our very own Young Entrepreneur CRAFT FAIR! For makers ages 9-18, making their own crafts to be sold at a craft market on November 21st at the library. Important Information: Participation is completely free! All items must be made and sold by kids ages 9-18. No used, give-away, or food items. All craft items must be priced at $20 or less. Please be sure to apply before October 1st! Apply in the library or at this LINK. Share this with the young creators you kno

Each semester, Concordia University Wisconsin recognizes students whose academic achievement reflects their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to excellence. Congratulations to the following students who earned honors for the spring semester. Their hard work and pursuit of academic excellence are commendable, and we celebrate this well-deserved accomplishment. The President's Honors List for the University is composed of those full-time undergraduate students who have

9th Grade Meet and Greet Incoming Freshmen students along with a parent/guardian are strongly encouraged to attend one of the presentation times listed below. Monday, August 10th, 2026 (Presentations at 2:00 pm or 5:30 pm) Tuesday, August 11th, 2026 (Presentations at 11:00 am or 4:00 pm) Wednesday, August 12th, 2026 (Presentations at 7:30 am or 12:30 pm) Families will have the opportunity to meet the MHS administration and hear about the variety of opportunities and expecta

Tonight’s Structural Buildings WISSOTA's Late Model Challenge Series powered by Momentum Truck Group, Freightliner, Western Star Heat race winners ar Red Cedar Speedway: Heat 1: Jesse Glenz Heat 2: Kevin Eder Heat 3: Kevin Burdick Heat 4: James Giossi Congratulations to the Midwest Food & Tobacco Group USRA Late Model Feature Winner Tom Karis of Menomonie, Wisconsin on picking up the win tonight at Red Cedar Speedway. Top 3 Finishers 1st: Tom Karis — Menomonie, WI 2nd: Mat

Meat Animal Project Members at the Dunn County Fair | Photo by Paula Powers It hardly needs to be said that there is an immense amount of work that goes into organizing the Dunn County Fair. Equally so, there is loads of effort that goes into preparing the animals and the projects for fair entries. Even though it might have been a bit daunting, the Dunn 4-H Youths were fully up to the task. Because of the dedication that the leaders have shown, the 4-H Youths were not lackin

Here's an article from Volume One about the app produced by the Dunn County Historical Society so you can take your own guided tour of the new murals in Menomonie. Other tours are available too. Find them all in this prior post. August 5th was National Underwear Day. The Bridge to Hope shared that new underwear is one of the most needed and least donated items for individuals and families seeking their help. Having brand-new essentials like underwear can provide comfort, dign

CALLING ALL COLLECTORS The Rassbach Museum is planning our fifth annual Collector’s Day — a celebration of collectors and their collections! The event is an opportunity for you to share your collection with the community. Collectors Day 2026, September 26th, 1-4 p.m., at the Rassbach Museum, 1820 John Russell Road, Menomonie, WI 54751. To register as an exhibitor (all ages are invited), complete the form available at the museum, or on our website at www.dunnhistory.org/collec

Come create with us! Our MAKE IT! series is back. Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m., we offer awesome activities in Fulton's Workshop. Each will have a focus or theme, but you can also come and explore the workshop if the planned activity doesn't interest you, there are plenty of other things that might, including micro:bit hands-on, our new Lego Wall, cardboard construction, magnet wall challenge, wind tunnel and many more. Come and explore! ​ Come explore hands-on STEAM (science,

Come join together as a community to reveal the new Boyceville mural... Boyceville is much more than a population of 1,100 people; there is history. Thanks to The Walldogs, Boyceville's history will be represented in a hand painted mural. From the Facebook event page.

There is a mandatory sports meeting for any student wanting to participate in a fall sport at MHS. Fall Sports - Wednesday, August 5th at the high school 5:00-5:30 pm registration 5:30-6:30 pm code meeting in auditorium 6:30-7:00 pm coaches' meetings To participate in any sport or activity for the upcoming season, students must be registered, have a physical on file, and pay the activity fee before tryouts and practices begin. PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A NEW ONLINE REGISTRATION

TIME TO VOTE! Local artists have been working hard on their masterpieces! Their tiny art will be on display at the Library from Aug 4-Aug 31. YOU are invited to come on in and vote for Best in Show…and be inspired! Extra Fabric? Tami is an amazing volunteer who makes bags for people who get new library cards. She has made over 3,000 bags! If you have extra fabric laying around that is 1 yard or larger, she would be delighted to help you clean out your stash! Drop it off with

Help Us Stuff the School Bus! The Dunn County Sheriff's Office is proud to serve as a collection site for the Stuff the School Bus school supply drive benefiting local students in our community. Many families struggle with the cost of back-to-school supplies. A small donation can help a student start the school year with the tools they need to succeed. Drop off new school supplies in the Sheriff's Office lobby Donations accepted through Wednesday, August 5 Items currently nee

Eagles are hosting a WBA Division A Playoff Regional Tournament! We are excited to host this event in our 2nd year back in the WBA! It will be a great weekend at Wakanda Park! We appreciate the support of WBA & Eagles Baseball! From the Eagles Baseball Facebook page.