Make your way to the Tanglewood Greens clubhouse on Saturday 01/31/2026 at 6:00 pm to meet local mayoral candidate Matthew Crowe and discuss vision, platform and how to best improve the future on Menomonie. From the Facebook event page .

Darlene E LaBrec, age 89 of Menomonie, formerly of Arkansaw, died Sunday, January 11, 2026 at her home in Menomonie. Darlene was born at the home of her parents, Wm and Edith (King) Cataract on April 12, 1936 in the Town of Frankfort, rural Pepin County. She attended Oak Center, a one room school, and graduated from Arkansaw High School. After graduation, she worked at Fanny Farmer Candy Store in Eau Claire until she married her high school sweetheart, Lyle LaBrec, on Decembe

CAN YOU UNSEAT THE THREE-TIME GRAND CHAMPION? Break out those crock-pots and whip up your secret family chili recipe. First place winner receives over $100 in prizes and cash payouts. Prizes also for Second and Third place winners. Public voting 2 to 4pm or while supplies last. Winner announced at 4:30pm. Competition Rules Only 10 spots available - sign up by February 6th. RED CHILI ONLY. No white or green chilis may be entered. (Vegetarian/Vegan entries welcomed.) Entries mu