Any youth in grades K-12th may participate in Art U. Art U is a collaboration between 4-H and the UW-Stout at which art lessons will be given by the UW-Stout Art Education students. Youth grades K-6th will have virtual instruction while youth 7-12th will attend classes at UW-Stout. These sessions will be held on Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. from February 12-March 12. Art U will conclude with an in-person celebration and art show at UW-Stout on Thursday, March 12th at 6:30pm.

It's already time to start thinking about the Spring Election coming up on April 7, 2026. Nomination papers are available for those interested in seeking office. Completed paperwork must be submitted by January 6th. A primary election, if needed, will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Ballots will be available to view on myvote.wi.gov  21 days before the election. What's on the ballot for the Spring Election Wisconsin State Supreme Court Justice Dunn County Circuit Cour

A regular meeting of the SDMA School Board will be held on Monday, December 8th, at 5:45 pm. This meeting will be held at the Administrative Service Center. The agenda can be found below. The live stream can be found here . Eye on Dunn County also provides a live stream on Facebook and its website . All supplemental documents can be found here . (Click on the meeting at the top middle of the page, then click View the Agenda. Any agenda item with a paper icon indicates addit

Catch up on the latest local podcasts: Chamber Chatter The Menom Podcast Coffee at the Cottage Menomonie Talk Infinite Rabbit Hole Arbor on the Air Boys and Girls Club Podcast The Caring Closet will be open Saturday, December 6th, from 10am-noon. We have a large inventory of clothing to choose from. We are blessed with your generosity of many donations. Everything is free. We accept donations when we're open. Please share. We are located in the New Life Nazarene Church baseme

Many charitable organizations still need assistance to bring Christmas to those in need. Follow the links below for more information. Christmas Miracle Vets Fighting 4 Vets Veteran family Christmas sponsors Wisconsin Foster Closet Christmas for Kids Strong Arm Helping Families Christmas for Children The Bridge to Hope's Gift of Giving Menomonie Lions Club Spirit of Christmas The Neighbors of Dunn County Secret Santa Wheeler Community Action Club Toy Drive Operation Christmas

Christmas Miracle is helping bring Christmas to families in Dunn County. You can drop off items at Integrity Auto, 513 Oak Avenue, Menomonie. A wish list can be found below. You can also call 715-231-3993 to sponsor a child or family. Toy giveaway is scheduled for December 19th; however, any late donations will be saved for next year.

Liubov, Dana, Maryna, and Dima escaped from Ukraine and are now safe in Menomonie, but their future is uncertain following the discontinuation of the program that brought them here. UPDATE: This family is still in need of assistance to stay in Menomonie. For 13-year-old Dmitrii “Dima” Kuznietsov, the peaceful life he’s found in Menomonie is a stark contrast to the chaos he left behind in war-torn Ukraine. Dima and his family arrived in Wisconsin in March 2024 through the Unit

The season of giving is here! Hurlburt is teaming up with Toys for Tots and the Salvation Army to collect new, unopened toys for children in our communities. Drop off your donations Mon–Fri, 8a–5p, now through December 16. Thank you for helping us make spirits bright! From the Hurlburt Heating and Plumbing Facebook page .

If you would like to sponsor a child, follow this link to the SignUpGenius , and please select the child/children you would like to sponsor. We ask that all gifts be delivered or dropped off to Strong Arm Helping Families by December 13th, 2025. Strong Arm Helping Families C/O Heather York N8527 870th Street, Colfax, WI 54730. We ask that all gifts be unwrapped and labeled or bagged by the child's identification number. If you are having items shipped to us from Amazon or Wa

Vets Fighting 4 Vets is looking for Sponsors to help fulfill Christmas lists for Veteran Families! You can sponsor an entire family, one kid, or just send us a monetary donation to cover the lists! Every little bit helps! Needed: Family Sponsors Kid Sponsors Stocking stuffers Donations to help cover holiday lists Our PayPal is vetsfighting4vets@gmail.com Our Venmo is @vetsfighting4vets Contact us via Facebook Messenger or call us at 715-821-2305. From the Vets Fighting 4 Vet

The holidays are a busy time for Wisconsin consumers, and scammers are eager to take advantage of the hustle and bustle. Scammers want to steal consumers’ money and personal information, and they know the best tricks to do it. It is important that consumers know how to identify and avoid common scams before a fraudster tries to ruin their holiday season, as prevention is the best protection from being scammed. Online Marketplace Scams: If a consumer shops for holiday gifts t

L-R: Eleanor Enyeart, Elizabeth Durst, and Hypatia Dolan Many of Wisconsin’s most accomplished junior high and middle school music students (choir, orchestra, band) performed in Verona on Saturday, November 1, at the Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) Middle Level State Honors Music Project concerts. Throughout the state, 300 students in grades 6-8 were selected from more than 1,000 who auditioned for the program in April. Auditions were held in person as individual st

The Parade of Lights is a festive holiday lights driving tour that brings Menomonie and Dunn County to life each December. Homes and businesses create bright, colorful displays and are featured on a digital map that visitors can use to plan their route. This community event invites families, friends, and travelers to explore Menomonie, enjoy the glow of seasonal decorations, and vote for their favorite displays. It is a fun and welcoming way to experience winter in Menomonie,

It’s that time of year again, volunteer to ring the bells! The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign is underway. There are volunteer opportunities at Dick’s Fresh Market, Marketplace, and Walmart, Monday through Saturday, between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. If you, your family and friends, or organization would like to sign up to ring the bell this year, and you are on Facebook, please follow this link and send a message. If you are not on Facebook, you can email Cassie at cassie

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 i f 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 ( scien

We welcome you to join us in community this December. Remember to play in good health. Thank you! If you know a family with young children, encourage them to come to a Playgroup session! Our Playgroup is open to all families! We don't have requirements or registration. The Dunn County Play Group is open to all families with children from birth through preschool who would enjoy an interactive and supportive play community. Join the private Facebook page  for up-to-date informa

AI and Medicare scams are on the rise. Check out this information shared on the Dunn County ADRC Facebook page .

This guide is from the Stepping Stones website and shared with permission. When life feels overwhelming, knowing where to turn for help can make all the difference. Community aid services are designed to provide support, comfort, and practical assistance to those facing challenges like hunger, homelessness, or isolation. At Stepping Stones of Dunn County, these services play a vital role in strengthening the community and offering hope to individuals and families in need. I w

College now eligible to compete for $1 million prize Aspen Institute named Chippewa Valley Technical College one of 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation's signature recognition of high achievement and performance among America's community colleges.   CVTC is one of more than 1,000 community colleges nationwide chosen as having high and improving levels of student success as well as equitable outcomes

This holiday season, Menomonie Theater Guild invites audiences to experience the timeless charm and heartwarming magic of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas: The Musical . Opening on December 5th and running through December 14th at the Mabel Tainter Theater, this beloved stage adaptation brings the silver screen classic to dazzling life.  Based on the beloved 1954 film, White Christmas tells the story of two World War II veterans who become a successful song-and-dance team. Whe