The Dunn County Humane Society (DCHS) is proactively addressing pet safety by hosting a one-day, low-cost Pet Microchipping Event. This initiative aims to increase the chances of quickly reuniting lost and missing pets with their owners. While microchips typically range from $35 to $50 at shelters and vet clinics across the country, DCHS is offering them at a reduced rate of only $5 per pet for this special one-day event. Join DCHS on Saturday, September 12th from 9 am to 1

Excitement is in the air as the school year begins, and just as the new school year starts for many youths, so it does for 4-H. Now is the time to enroll or re-enroll for Dunn County 4-H. To enroll for the 2026-2027 year, simply decide which Dunn County 4-H Club you'd like to join. You can read about the clubs by going to Dunn County 4-H’s Club Page HERE. Then go to 4honline.com, sign in or create an account, and fill in the necessary information about yourself and your chil

Join our Pickleball Lessons this fall. We are offering Pickleball 101 for beginners and Pickleball 201 for those who want to take their game to the next level. Registration opens on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 8:00 am. In person at the Recreation Department office or online HERE. From the Menomonie Parks and Recreation Facebook page.

Here's an article in Volume One by Kate Roberts Edenborg, a UW-Stout Professor and Menomonie native, about a new exhibit at the Rassbach Museum. Knapp Cares is looking for vendors for an October 3rd Craft & Vendor Fair. If interested, sign up HERE. The Caring Closet will be open on Saturday, September 5th, 10am-noon. All clothing is donated and free for anyone who needs it. Donations (gently used clothing and bedding) are accepted during open times. Most needed items: purses,

Junior Dunn County 4-H Dairy Judging Team, L-R: Coach Jim Powers, Aubrey McClelland, Riley McClelland, Mackenzie McClelland, Sophia Bauer, Anya Lange, Marlies Lange, Abigall Dietsche, Ben Dietsche, and Coach Ben Styer. Photo by Matthew Lange The Dunn County 4-H Dairy Judging youths had a great deal of success at the 2026 State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest in Madison on August 23rd. The Junior Team was named STATE CHAMPS! The Junior Team members, Aubrey and Mackenzie McClelland,

From the Menomonie Area Schools Facebook page.

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

Register HERE. From The Spot at Christ Lutheran Facebook page.

Calling all residents of Chippewa, Dunn, and Eau Claire counties! A partnership of local organizations is seeking opinions from people who live and work in the Chippewa Valley to help guide future community health improvements. The partnership, which spans all three counties, is releasing a short survey today. Everyone in our community is encouraged to take the short survey and make their voices heard. Click here to take the survey online. The survey is available in English,

Helping our community better understand how our schools work, how they're funded, and how we're preparing students for the future By SDMA Board of Education Note: This year's School Crossings column will be written by the SDMA Board of Education rather than Superintendent Joe Zydowsky When we think about what it takes for students to succeed, great teachers and strong academics are often the first things that come to mind. They are essential. But supporting students throughou

Join us for a fun-filled Fur-ever Friends Girl Scout Event where girls and their families can experience what Girl Scouts is all about through hands-on activities, new friendships, and exciting adventures! Families will have the chance to meet current Girl Scouts and volunteers, learn about local troops, ask questions, and discover how Girl Scouting helps girls build confidence, leadership skills, and lifelong friendships. Whether your child loves animals, science, crafts, he

Clean off your shelves…the Friends of the Library are having a donation drive! Our Friends generously donate all their proceeds directly to the library. By donating you are supporting your public library. And we can't thank you enough! Drop Off in Library Meeting Room: -Sept 24th from 12-6 -Sept 25th from 9-6 -Sept 26th from 10-2 More information HERE. From the Facebook event page.

Come hear what’s happening in our community! Join us for Community Conversations and hear from five local nonprofits as they share the stories behind their impact, recent accomplishments, and exciting new initiatives. Come learn, connect, and celebrate the work happening right here in our community! Saturday, September 12 12:30–2:30 p.m. Menomonie Public Library All are welcome! We’d love to see you there! From the Community Foundation of Dunn County Facebook page.

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,

Calling all Dunn County educators! Applications are now open for the Community Foundation of Dunn County's Teacher Mini-Grant Program. Teachers, support professionals, and staff in the Boyceville Community School District, Colfax School District, Elk Mound Area School District, and Menomonie Area Schools can apply for grants of $250–$750 to fund projects that engage students and boost academic achievement. Think collaborative classroom projects, community partnerships, or mat

The public is invited to participate in one of two BadgerCare Summits happening September 1st, 6-8pm, at Glen Park Pavilion in River Falls, and September 3rd, 6-8pm, at Flag Hill Pavilion in Irvine Park in Chippewa Falls, WI. Sponsored by GRO-WW, Grassroots Organizing Western Wisconsin, the purpose is to rally together those who are ready to share their stories about why now is the time to energize people to push legislative leaders to expand BadgerCare. As a nonpartisan, gr

By John Peterson This year marks the Menomonie Rifle and Pistol Club's 23rd annual Gals-n-Guns event. Originally launched as Women on Target, the event has evolved over the years into what is now known as Gals-n-Guns. Designed exclusively for women, Gals-n-Guns is geared toward those with little or no firearms experience. However, women with more experience are also encouraged to participate. We focus on teaching the basics of various types of firearms, especially safety. It

From the MYHA Facebook page.

Welcome back, UW–Stout students! Dunn County Transit is excited to welcome students back for the fall semester. Stout Route returns: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 No routes on Labor Day: Monday, September 7, 2026 Community Saturday Route returns: Saturday, September 5, 2026 Plan your trips, check route information, and learn more at: dunncountywi.gov/transit Questions? Call us at 715-235-7433 From the Dunn County Transit Facebook page.