Upcoming blood drives:     Phillips Medisize  - Tuesday, December 2nd , 11 am - 5 pm    Stout Craft Co . - Tuesday, December 9th , 8:30 am - 2:30 pm    Stout Craft Co . - Wednesday, December 10th , 11 am - 5 pm     Grace Episcopal Church  - Friday, December 12th , 9 am - 3 pm Stout Craft Co . - Tuesday, December 23rd , 10 am - 4 pm Menomonie East YMCA - Friday, December 26th , 12:30 pm - 5 pm Sign up and find more information HERE . I failed to post this in a timely m

By Laine Piotrowski A professor at the University of Wisconsin-Stout released a new board game in late October. Luthier: The Art of the Instrument is the second official release under Paverson Games, which was founded by game design professor Dave Beck back in 2020. After tariffs on imported goods in March pushed back the original July release date and delayed bringing Luthier to the United States, the game is officially back on schedule. Their first game, Distilled: A Spirit

The Sunrise Rotary Club is pleased to recognize Maggie Winsand, a distinguished member of Menomonie High School’s Class of 2026, as the November Youth of the Month. Winsand’s nomination came with high praise from her teachers and counselors, who describe her as both humble and driven. She is a student whose follow-through, compassion, and leadership consistently set her apart. Known for her deep passion for Spanish and her commitment to serving marginalized communities, Winsa

From the Menomonie Family Restaurant Facebook page .

Join us at Stout Craft Co. for our Thanksgiving Buffet, packed with all your favorite classics — and yes, we’ll have the Packers game on so you can enjoy great food and great football. Thanksgiving Day 10-2 Stout Craft Co. – Menomonie Call now to reserve your table: 715-233-3333 From the Stout Craft Co. Facebook page .

Join us at Brewery Nonic for a special announcement about the future of our community. We want your voice heard because we all do better when we all do better. Announcement will be at 5:30 pm. Come early to get a spot, a beverage from Nonic and grab some delicious food that Stacked will be selling. See you there! From the Facebook event page .

Online sales platforms get more popular every year, but many consumers are unaware of the unique risks online shopping can present or do not know how to shop online safely. During the busy holiday season, e-commerce can be a convenient and time-saving option for consumers buying gifts for their friends and loved ones. But in 2024, consumers made over 380,000 reports to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about online shopping. This includes over 5,000 reports from Wisconsin co

The holiday season is beginning, and many consumers are already shopping for the children in their lives. While they search for the perfect toys to wrap, they should remember that the greatest gift of all is safety! Shopping for New Toys If consumers plan to purchase a new toy online or in-store, they should review the packaging for safety information. Search for two labels: Age grading labels, which indicate the age range for which a toy is deemed developmentally appropriate

The Menomonie Area Chamber & Visitor Center, along with the AMK Cleaning Services team, announces a special ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the expansion to Menomonie and partnership with the Menomonie Area Chamber & Visitor Center. The celebration will take place on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.  at 390 Red Cedar St., #107A, Menomonie . “We’re celebrating our Menomonie office and our commitment to serving this community with trusted, high-quality care. Our m

Dunn County Transit wishes you a safe and happy holiday week! Please note the following service changes: Wednesday 11/26 – Stout Route ends service early at 4:41 PM Thursday 11/27 (Thanksgiving) – No Routes Friday 11/28 – No Routes Saturday 11/29 – Community Saturday Route IS running Thank you for riding with us, and enjoy your holiday! From the Dunn County Transit Facebook page .

Saturday, November 29, 2025 Shop Small Saturday Downtown Menomonie Small businesses are the heart of our community, and what better time to show them some love than on Small Business Saturday? Get a start on your holiday shopping, discover your newest favorite shop, and enjoy delicious food while you're out and about at our restaurants. From the Downtown Menomonie Facebook page .

Upon the death of owner Jason Davis, both The Waterfront and The Market are closed until further notice. From The Waterfront Facebook page : With heavy hearts, we share that Jason, the beloved owner of The Waterfront Bar & Grill, has passed away. Jason’s warmth, kindness, and welcoming spirit made The Waterfront a home for so many. His impact on our community will never be forgotten. Please keep his family, friends and our Waterfront family in your thoughts during this diffic

All SDMA Schools meet or exceed state expectations The School District of the Menomonie Area is pleased to   announce that ALL SDMA schools achieved a performance rating of “Meets   Expectations” or “Exceeds Expectations” on the Wisconsin School Report Cards   released last week by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI).   This outstanding district-wide achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of   students, families, teachers, and staff throughout the Menomonie

For the 15th anniversary of The Mitten Tree, all WESTconsin offices are collecting winter weather apparel and monetary donations from November 10 to 29. All items and funds donated will go directly to local organizations across our service area. To donate, visit one of our offices or call (800) 924-0022! From the WESTconsin Credit Union Facebook page . The Alvin Taylor case has made its way onto a national podcast - Small Town Murder. From the Small Town Murder Facebook page

Despite the chilly weather, this year’s Stout’s Favorite Pizza event had an amazing turnout during Homecoming week. Students sampled slices from five local vendors and UW-Stout Dining, then cast their votes for the coveted title. After a tight race among the top contenders, Papa John’s came out on top as Stout’s Favorite Pizza. In addition to UW-Stout Dining and Papa John's, the lineup included Kwik Trip, Domino’s, Toppers, and Pizza Hut—many thanks to all the businesses that

Pictured L-R: Kathy Markham, Jo Ann Hatfield, Pat Fox, Diane Mercil, Lynda Paulsen, Lynn Dickman, Linda Rundle, Sally Schendel, and Judy Fry with items donated to The Bridge to Hope. The Menomonie Woman's Club recently made several donations to local non-profit organizations. At their September meeting, they collected items to donate to The Bridge to Hope along with a $100 check. Pictured L-R: Dr. Megan Bayrd, Board Chair for The Bridge to Hope, Josie Koenigs,  Outreach for P

Chef Stacy is partnering with Dicks Fresh Market and West CAP to help fight food insecurity in our community. It’s simple, your donation will be matched (by Dicks Fresh Market) and turned into grocery cards for those who are in need of a little extra help this year. It’s up to us to hold and carry one another, this season, help put food on your community's table. Donation link below, or scan to donate. In-person donations can be made at Brewery Nonic and the Hive & Hollow - M

This last Saturday, Nov. 1st, Menomonie High School students and science teachers held a food drive in honor of Warren Puhl. Warren Puhl taught chemistry at Menomonie High School for 30 years until his retirement in 2008 and has recently passed away. In honor of “Doc” Puhl’s dedication to MHS and the Menomonie community, MHS Science teachers and students sponsored a food drive with donations going to Stepping Stones of Dunn County. Over 500 items were received through this ef

Reese Barfknecht with her parents Lisa and Chad Barfknecht and Lauren McCalla with her parents Karen and Jeff McCalla On Wednesday, November 12th, two Menomonie High School athletes signed letters of intent committing to play sports at the D1 collegiate level next year. Lauren McCalla Lauren McCalla will be running cross country and track for the University of Washington Huskies in Seattle. The UW joined the Big Ten Conference in 2024. McCalla holds ten school records in cro

The SDMA Work Plan includes many goals for the 2025-26 school year, including some key goals focused on improving communication , student and family support , and the safe use of technology . Action Requested: Please Take the SDMA Technology Survey In alignment with our goals, we are launching a brief survey to gather your feedback on improving the district's website. What: We are seeking your thoughts on the district website . For Middle/High School: There will be a few ad