We are excited to enter a new year together. We continue our focus on play and social-emotional skills in young children. We encourage adults to work toward finding community and connection while at Playgroup. Many times connection can be found while parenting together. Invite other children to play with your child and model sharing and caring. We are all better together! If you know a family with young children, encourage them to come to a Playgroup session! Our Playgroup is

Jenn McDermid, Director of Domestic Abuse Victim Services at The Bridge to Hope, holding blankets with an intern. The holidays were a little brighter for some Dunn County individuals and families this year after County Jail residents recently made 12 fleece-tie blankets to donate to The Bridge to Hope, which provides services those affected by domestic violence.  The jail residents also made door decor for the nonprofits Arbor Place and Stepping Stones, and the Monarch House

From the Stepping Stones Facebook page .

Selections from the MHS Concert Chorus’ Holiday set will be played on Greatest Hits 98.1’s Chippewa Valley Christmas Music Special on Christmas Eve at 7:00 PM and Christmas Day at 9:00 AM. From the MHS Vocal and Dramatic Art Facebook page . What to toss, reuse, and recycle during the holidays. From the City of Menomonie Facebook page . 40 years ago (1985)...

You may already know that smoking is the #1 cause of lung cancer in the United States, but do you know what’s #2? Radon—a naturally occurring, invisible, radioactive gas.  Radon gas forms naturally in the ground. Most radon mixes harmlessly with outdoor air that we all breathe in low levels every day. Radon from underground seeps into a home through cracks and gaps in the foundation and becomes trapped inside. Over time, breathing indoor air with high radon levels can damage

By Zachary Rozmiarek Three area 4-H programs will again partner with the UW-Stout Art Education Program to bring art lessons to area youth. This is the sixth year of the program. It is open to all youth in grades K-12 in Chippewa, Dunn, and Eau Claire Counties. The sessions are virtual for youth in grades K-6, and in person on the UW-Stout Campus for grades 7-12. This collaboration is continuing because of the benefits it gives to the community, both UW-Stout art education st

By Levi Freeman After decades without scheduled passenger service, plans to reconnect Eau Claire and the Twin Cities by rail are moving forward, set to be done by 2029 — and Menomonie, which would get its own stop, could be one of the towns that benefits most. The project is currently being scoped out following a federal Corridor Identification award and local planning work, and while many details remain to be settled, the potential impacts on Menomonie are already becoming c

This post is not an easy one to write. After a lot of thought, and reflection, I’ve made the incredibly difficult decision to close the brick-and-mortar location of lil bit of everything . This little boutique has been so much more than a business. It has been a place of connection, comfort, kindness, and community. Every conversation, every familiar face, every moment of support has meant more to me than I can ever put into words.   Our last day to shop in-store will be Dece

Notice of Holiday Pantry and Office Closures! From the Stepping Stones of Dunn County Facebook page .

By Patti See When Tammy Wood-Garr and her husband Josh Garr welcomed their first foster child, a four-year-old who came to them wearing just a diaper and tutu, they realized the tremendous need for families to have easy access to clothing and other supplies. In 2013, the idea for Wisconsin Foster Closet, Inc.  was born. At first Tammy and Josh used their basement to store clothing and other items in totes to share with foster families. Then they expanded to a rented storage u

Open Gym is back! Bring the kids over to Menomonie Alliance Church Gym during the winter months to burn off some steam. We'll have a variety of toys, balls and activities for free play, but feel free to bring your own as well! Hallways will be available for walking as well. Parent supervision is required for all children. By participating in Open Gym, parents take responsibility for the safety of their children. Open Gym will be Mondays, 9am - 11am, January 5th - April 13th.

If you’re wondering if the snowmobile trails are open, please follow DunnCountySnow  on Facebook, or check the website www.dunncountysnow.com . Thanks to Eye on Dunn County, if you missed the Winter Daze Parade, a video recording is available HERE . From the Menomonie Middle School: Thank you to Toppers Pizza  for partnering with us again this fall! We were able to raise $245.88 for our PBIS program! Also available on the Eye on Dunn County YouTube channel - the interview wi

Auditions for Menomonie’s Got Talent are still open! Do you sing, dance, juggle, play an instrument, tell jokes, or have a talent that deserves the spotlight? This is your moment! How to Audition: Submit a video (no longer than 3 minutes) showcasing your talent to apayne@cvclubs.org Why Audition? Amazing prizes are up for grabs, plus bragging rights and a chance to shine on stage in front of the community! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or trying something new, we want t

Thank you to the ROTARY CLUB OF MENOMONIE for their generous support of $860 toward Thanksgiving meals to the Stepping Stones food pantry! We had a fantastic time packing nearly 300 bags of Thanksgiving sides to donate to Stepping Stones of Dunn County  this year! One of the best parts about working at Cardinal FG-Menomonie is being part of a team that gives back to the wonderful community we call home. Many of our Cardinal Team Members also chose to donate the turkey they r

Free Winter Parking! From December 15 through January 18, visitors and residents can enjoy free parking at all city meters north of Wilson Avenue in downtown Menomonie. These meters are easy to spot—they’ll be marked with a blue bag or blue ribbon labeled “free parking.” This free parking also includes City Lot 6, except for spaces marked as permit-only. Please note that City Lot 10 and the 15-minute meters in front of the Post Office are not included in the free parking prog

State of Wisconsin Expands MOVE OVER LAW. Drivers in Wisconsin are now required to move over or slow down when approaching disabled vehicles on the side of the road. Governor Tony Evers signed the bill into law today, giving motorists this protection under the Move Over Law. Previously, the law only included emergency or roadside service vehicles. Disabled vehicles must have: Hazard lights on, or Emergency devices or flares placed near the vehicle, or One or more persons atte

Chippewa Valley Technical College English Instructor, Jenna Kulasiewicz, MA, BA, authored an open textbook titled “ Proposal and Grant Writing ” to provide practical and accessible guidance for students and professionals who are interested in writing effective and persuasive proposals.   The textbook was developed collaboratively between CVTC and the Wisconsin Technical College System. It walks readers through the process of proposal and grant development from identifying ne

The Stout Route will conclude on Friday, December 19, at 4:41 PM. There will be no routes operating on December 24, December 25, or January 1. The Community Saturday Route will end after December 20, 2025, and resume on January 24, 2026. From the Dunn County Transit Facebook page .

By Joe Zydowsky, SDMA District Administrator Sorting through the mail this time of year can be an exciting and enjoyable experience. Exchanging Christmas cards and gift packages with extended family members, old friends, and neighbors is a great way to keep in touch and get into the holiday spirit. Unfortunately, mixed in with the season’s greetings are likely to be a variety of bills and this year’s property tax statement. Similar to higher costs for holiday gifts and heatin