The Haunted Yard in Irvington is lit up and open for visitors. All are welcome to come and look around. The owner does not charge any fee but does ask that people be respectful, not touch anything and watch for cords. The address is E4069 440th Avenue.

Front row L-R: Sophia Bauer, Caeleigh Tiffany, Allison Bartlett, Miriam Moses, Robbie LaBlonde. Back row L-R: Annie Welch, Khloe Keller, Ailee Kolek, Carrin Holcomb, Kate Kolek, Rylen Falkner, Summer Hagen. The Menomonie Equestrian Team recently competed in the District 5 WIHA (Wisconsin Interscholastic Horsemanship Association) Division A Show and came away as District Champions. Coach Tricia Kwak credited the team's hard work and determination, noting that the riders have w

Sylvia Tiala offers a variety of genealogy help sessions at the Library. With a passion for family history, she will be a guide to help you in your search. See her 2025 Motivational Monday interview with WEAU. SATURDAY HELP SESSIONS: Offered on the 4th Saturday of each month from 9-11am in the small meeting room. September 2026-April 2027 on the 4th Saturday of each month (no session in December). Dates are: 9/26, 10/24, 11/28, 1/23, 2/27, 3/27, 4/24. 4 PART GENEALOGY WORKSHO

September 14th September 28th

The annual Winter Wear Open House will take place on Saturday, November 7, and Saturday, November 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Marketplace Foods in Menomonie. Individuals and families can pick up free winter clothing, including coats, hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and other cold-weather essentials for adults and children. Sizes available are dependent on donations received. The event is organized in partnership with Marketplace Foods and United Way St. Croix and Red Cedar

After struggling to find a local cancer support group during his own cancer journey, Menomonie resident Bill Harmon is starting one to help others connect with people who understand what they are going through. Harmon, who has been cancer-free for nearly two years, said he looked for a support group while he was undergoing treatment but couldn’t find one nearby. Although online groups were available, he wanted something more personal. Bill Harmon with two of his granddaughter

Future engineers use Meshy software for AI rapid prototyping of kindergartens’ ideal toys By Abbey Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – The Alternative Uses Task, designed by psychologist J.P. Guilford in 1967, is a psychometric test used to measure divergent thinking, a core element of human creativity. It evaluates an individual’s ability to brainstorm unique solutions to an open-ended problem. With this method of measuring creativity in mind, University of Wisconsin-Stout Pol

Dunn County Manager, Dan Dunbar, is back with his monthly message. These short videos are posted on the Dunn County Facebook page and on the Dunn County YouTube channel. Mr. Dunbar's video includes information regarding this month's County Board meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. A video recording of the meeting will be available on the county's YouTube channel. Information on this meeting, as well as other public meetings, can be found on the public

Trick or Treat at the Downsville Community Museum on Halloween from 4-6 From the Facebook event page.

Helenmae (Mense) Debee, age 94, of Menomonie, WI, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Comforts of Home in Menomonie, WI. Helenmae was born on January 18, 1932, in Menomonie, WI, to Edwin and Gala (Schultz) Mense. She grew up in Menomonie and graduated from Menomonie High School in 1950. On September 19, 1953, Helenmae married her high school sweetheart, Helmer "Chuck" Debee, at Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie. Together, they shared 64 years of marriage and raise