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Applying just got easier: New initiative guarantees Menomonie High School students Stout admission
Direct Admissions offers stress-free process, supports college-going culture By Abbey Goers, UW Stout Menomonie, Wis. – The college...
Nov 13, 2023


Accident in Wal-Mart parking lot results in injury
On 11/12/23 at approximately 1 pm, the Menomonie Police Department and Menomonie Fire and Rescue responded to the area of Walmart in...
Nov 13, 2023


Better health: That’s the goal of Mayo Clinic’s Advanced Care at Home program
Social science-based studies by UW Stout Professors Paulson, Sweat support clinic’s initiative that could be the future of health care By...
Nov 12, 2023


Jeans & Jewels Gala a Smashing Success!
The Dunn County community gathered on Nov. 4 to support the work and mission of the Community Foundation of Dunn County for its 13th...
Nov 12, 2023


UW-Stout’s Fostering Success Program, leaders awarded by Gov. Evers at state Diversity Awards
First-of-its-kind program, Provost Rodríguez, Professor Lukowski recognized Oct. 27 at capitol By Abbey Goers, UW Stout Menomonie, Wis. –...
Nov 11, 2023


Two UW-Stout alumni awarded for leading with excellence, vision
Joe Pregont named Distinguished Alumni; Danielle Goss the first Trailblazer award By Abbey Goers, UW Stout Menomonie, Wis. – A...
Nov 11, 2023


Optimists Name October Youth of the Month - Jack Drout
As it has for over 30 years, the Menomonie Optimist Club continues to honor outstanding Dunn County youth each month of the school year...
Nov 11, 2023


Dunn County Budget Video
Did you know it takes almost a year to create and finalize the following year's county budget? That's right, the County Board of...
Nov 9, 2023


Best for Vets: UW-Stout recognized as top public university in Wisconsin for Veterans
University also 24th best in Midwest in new national rankings by Military Times By Jerry Poling, UW Stout Menomonie, Wis. — For Veterans...
Nov 8, 2023


Honoring their sacrifices: WWII, Iraq Veterans who died while serving to be recognized
Hall of Heroes ceremony Nov. 10 for Jones, Bossert at Memorial Student Center; other veterans week events planned By Jerry Poling, UW...
Nov 8, 2023


Menomonie Athletic Booster Club donates $15,000 to MHS Athletic Department
During halftime of the October 6th Mustangs football game, the Menomonie Athletic Booster Club (MABC) donated $15,000 to the Menomonie...
Nov 7, 2023


Menomonie City Council approves paved trail along Highway 12
The Council approved an agreement to share the cost with Dunn County for a paved trail along Highway 12 between Lookout Road and Stokke...
Nov 6, 2023


Stepping Stones shares recent donations to the food pantry
A big thank you to Menomonie High School 's DECA, FBLA, and NHS organizations for their generous donation. Your contribution has made a...
Nov 6, 2023


Govin’s Farm creates this year’s new corn maze
by Kyra Price and Haily Lannon, UW Stout Students Every year, the owner of Govin’s Farm, John Govin, is inspired to design a new pattern...
Nov 2, 2023


Dunn County receives $900,000 grant to enhance Family Treatment Court
MENOMONIE, Wis. -- Dunn County has received nearly $900,000 from the federal government to enhance services it offers through its Family...
Nov 2, 2023


Menomonie Fire Department and MPFU donate proceeds from Fill the Boot Event
The Menomonie Fire Department and Menomonie Professional Firefighters Union shared the results of their recent Fill the Boot event....
Nov 1, 2023


Proposed Dunn County 2024 budget includes reduced property tax rate
MENOMONIE, Wis. -- The Dunn County Board of Supervisors in November will consider a 2024 budget that would lower the tax (mill) rate used...
Oct 27, 2023


Baker recognized with UW-Stout’s October University Staff Employee Appreciation award
Custodial staff member honored for ‘going above and beyond,’ proactive approach to her work By Jerry Poling, UW Stout Nicole Baker has...
Oct 27, 2023


MHS staff member arrested for inappropriate relationship with a student
On Monday October 23, 2023, the Menomonie Police Department and the School District of the Menomonie Area (SDMA) became aware of an...
Oct 27, 2023


Dunn County jury finds man guilty of sexual assault of a child
On Thursday, October 26, 2023, Thomas William Bartels, DOB 8/19/1947 was found guilty by a Dunn County jury for one count of Repeated...
Oct 27, 2023

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