Norman “Norm” LaVern Herman June 5th 1935 – April 26, 2026 Norman “Norm” Herman affectionately known as “Stormin Norman” age 90 of Whitehall, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on April 26th 2026 in Plum City Wisconsin, surrounded by his loving family. Norm was born on June 5th 1935 in Whitehall, to Rudolph & Lillian Herman. He spent his life deeply rooted in the community he loved, while also embracing opportunities that took him far beyond it. A man of many talents and passio

May Pop-Up Pantry Schedule is here! For Dunn County community members that can not come to Menomonie, our Pop-Up Pantries are a great supplement! From the Stepping Stones of Dunn County Facebook page.

Eugene Theodore Falkner, age 93, of Menomonie, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Menomonie. Eugene was born on November 30, 1932, in Buffalo County, in the Town of Canton. He was one of twelve children and grew up on the family farm, where he developed a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for family and rural life. He attended school in the area and, following his education, worked locally before entering the United States Ar

Free in The Spirit Room: Peter Stork has been writing and performing music since high school and currently plays in the band “Pirates, Guitars & Beachfront Bars.” Based in Minneapolis, he enjoys performing a wide variety of music and tries to play a little something for everyone! June 4th, 7:00pm From the Facebook event page.

Menomonie Community, Friendly reminder that we have a respite care program for adults at the Senior Center. This program is a really great resource for caregivers in the area. If you are interested in learning more, please give us a call at 715-235-0954 or email seniors@wwt.net From the Shirley Doane Senior Center Facebook page.

Bear Creek Band w/special guest Melissa Childers appearing at: Jake's Tiki Bar E5690 County Rd D Menomonie, WI Memorial Day Monday May 25th 2:00pm until 6:00pm FREE ADMISSION Call (715) 235-2465 for more info From the Facebook event page.

Upcoming blood drives: New Hope Lutheran Church - Tuesday, May 5th, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Alliance Church - Monday, May 18th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Stout Craft Co. - Thursday, May 21st, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Stout Craft Co. - Friday, May 22nd, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Leisure Services Center - Friday, May 22nd, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Phillips Medisize - Tuesday, May 26th, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Menomonie East YMCA - Friday, May 29th, 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm Sign up and find more infor

From row L-R: Ellie Zydowsky, Tristyn Englund, Anna Weber, Porsha Lee, Amelia Weber. Back row L-R: Tavarius White, Jordan Ohman, Liam Wachewicz, Noah Winder, Ari Delong, Ali Alnaeli, Ben Dahms. On April 13-14, 2026, Menomonie High School’s FBLA Chapter traveled to Green Bay to attend the 72nd Annual FBLA State Leadership Conference. The event, held at the Ki Center, brought together more than 2,400 FBLA members from across Wisconsin. During the conference, students competed i

May brings more PLAY, with opportunities to work on early skills such as sharing, cooperating, and observing. 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 open to all

Looking for a summer job where you can spend your days outside and near the water? The City of Menomonie Parks and Recreation Department is hiring lifeguards for Wakanda Waterpark for the 2026 season. Wakanda Waterpark is open from June 6 through August 23, 2026. Lifeguards play an important role in keeping the pool, deck, and surrounding areas safe while creating a positive and welcoming environment for all guests. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with p