Have you seen the new Bicycle & Pedestrian Map yet? In collaboration with Explore Menomonie, we've created a new community Bicycle & Pedestrian Map to help residents and visitors discover the many recreational opportunities throughout Menomonie. The map highlights the well-loved Loggers Loop, Lake Menomin Loop, and on-street and off-street bicycle and pedestrian routes, making it easier than ever to plan your next adventure. We enjoyed sharing the new maps at last week's Farm

Chippewa Valley Technical College announces that the following students have been named to the President’s List for the spring 2026 semester. To be eligible, students must complete a minimum of six credits with a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher. From Menomonie: Lauren J. Alexander, Aiden J. Anderson, Jackie L. Anderson, Aiden L. Ayres, Kyah J. Barnhart, Stephanie M. Bautista, Mary Becerra-Thompson, Josephine A. Bignell, Jasmine D. Blanks, Sadie S. Blodgett, Lil

Please join the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in congratulating our 1,469 May 2026 graduates from the Eau Claire and Barron County campuses. Students from Menomonie who received degrees and their fields of study are: Eli Anderson, Business, BBA, Marketing Sam Anderson, Business, BBA, Marketing Austin Gjestson, Business, BBA, Operations and Supply Chain Management Dorothy Krumenauer, Arts and Sciences, BA, English Joey Leipnitz, Health and Human Sciences, BS, Exercise S

Edible Engineering Summer Project Day. Pictured are Hattie Brunner, River Keeler, our 4-H Intern Sam Stephen, and Jackson Brunner 4-H Grows Here Attending camp gives many young people a chance to grow. Dunn County 4-H offered two types of opportunities for its members to go to “camp” this summer. First, was their traditional 4-H Summer Camp where 4-H Youths in grades 3-6 attended base camp at Kamp Kenwood in Chippewa Falls while youths in grades 7-9 attended camp at Lake W

The Academic High Honor and Honor lists (Dean's lists) for the past spring semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato have been announced by Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs David Hood. Among 4,065 students, a total of 1,300 students qualified for the High Honor List by achieving a 4.0 straight "A" average, while 2,765 students earned a 3.5 to 3.99 average to qualify for the Honor List. To qualify for academic honors, undergraduate students m

UPDATE: The Wakanda Waterpark is open as of July 8th (however, it did close early due to the rain). It will be open on Thursday, July 9th, at 12:30 pm. We cannot thank City Staff enough for getting the pool back up and running. Thank you for your patience as we fixed our main circulation pump. We look forward to seeing you at the waterpark UPDATE: Staff is working hard to try and get the pool open for a few hours today (Tuesday, July 7th). We will have a final update at 4:00

Laramie County Community College is proud to announce the list of students earning a place on the president’s and vice president’s honor rolls for the 2026 spring semester. Students earning president’s honor roll recognition have earned a cumulative 3.75-4.0 GPA, and students on the vice president’s honor roll have earned a cumulative 3.5-3.74 GPA. President’s Honor Roll From Menomonie - James Bee

LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA is a free 12-week evidence-based program, tailored to the specific needs of adult cancer survivors who would like to improve their quality of life before, during, and after treatment. We offer small group sessions to connect participants to other cancer survivors looking to reclaim their lives. Our certified instructors and personal trainers have undergone specialized training in the elements of cancer, rehabilitative exercise, and supportive cancer ca

The Cloverbud Stuffed Animal Show is on Saturday, July 25th at 11 am in the Show Ring outside of the swine barn. A practice day is on Saturday, July 11th at 10 am in the County Government Building. Attending the practice isn't required to show, but highly suggested. This event is designed for Cloverbuds, but all are welcome to participate, including 4-year-old siblings and non-4-H friends. At it, Cloverbuds gain experience in showing animals while showcasing their favorite st

The following students from the area graduated on May 16, 2026, from University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic in Menomonie, Wis. The university graduated 1,067 students, with 849 undergraduates and 218 Graduate School students this spring. UW-Stout Polytechnic offers more than 70 industry-aligned undergraduate and graduate degrees and 40 professional certificate programs. Established in 1891, the university prides itself on the success of its students in the workplace,

24/7 DIGITAL LIBRARY It’s BAAAACK! Our ever popular Tiny Art Show is back for ages 10-101! Kit pick up starts July 7th. Note: there are a limited number of art kits for each age category. Get ‘em while they’re hot! TINY ART INFO Kids+Summer+Fun If you have kids in your life, check out our full calendar of events for kids. The Japanese Onigiri (rice ball) making workshop on July 21st has limited space and requires registration, so sign up today! REGISTER HERE Family Storytime

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 Two Stout students are working on a project for the LAKES REU Program this summer. They are gathering opinions from Wisconsin residents on issues affecting the local community, and they want to hear from community members. Please fill out this anonymous survey if you are interested in helping out. Check out these two clips fr

From the Wakanda Waterpark Facebook page.

We have shaved 30 minutes off of our Wednesday pantry hours. Please be advised if you regularly frequent our curbside panty that we are closing earlier moving forward. We look forward to seeing our guests soon! From the Stepping Stones Facebook page.

We are so grateful for all the volunteers who helped us with inventory and cleaning. Because of your hard work, we can turn our focus back to what we love most—making sure children in care and the families who welcome them feel supported, loved, and cared for. Thanks to your efforts, we also have a much clearer picture of our current needs. We've listed those items below for anyone who would like to help. Thank you for your love, kindness, and willingness to serve. We truly c

We're in Need of Men's Clothing! Do you have men's clothing in good condition that you no longer need? We'd love to put it to good use! Donations of clean, gently used men's clothing help support individuals on their recovery journey. Drop off donations at Arbor Place Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM Thank you for helping make a difference in our community! From the Arbor Place Facebook page.

The following students from the area have been named to the University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic Dean's List for the spring 2026 semester. The award is presented to students who have a grade point average of 3.5 or above. UW-Stout Polytechnic offers more than 70 industry-aligned undergraduate and graduate degrees and 40 professional certificate programs. Established in 1891, the university prides itself on the success of its students in the workplace, with more than

Make cool art from seeds and we'll show it off at the Dunn County Fair! Seed art is a mosaic made with all kinds of seeds on a flat surface. You can make your art at home or at the museum. (We'll have some limited supplies for you, and plenty of space to work.) Your submission should: Be your own original design. ​Be any size or shape, but not more than 11 inches on any side. Be 2-dimensional. Have picture-hanging hardware mounted on the back. Be turned in to the Rassbach M