Join us for our first ever BOO AT THE BARN presented by Rae Livestock! Whether your children dream of having a horse of their own, or your kids are already horse obsessed, or YOU are the horse-crazy one in the family, this is your chance to enjoy a fun-filled evening at the barn and a chance for the kiddos to dress up and trick or treat through our barn and meet the horses! Check out what we have to offer for future horse events you can participate in at the Ranch, riding les

By John Wilkerson The Menomonie Sunrise Rotary Club is pleased to recognize Ellie Zydowsky, a senior at Menomonie High School, as a September 2026 Youth of the Month. Zydowsky has served as a Link Leader for two years, helping freshmen transition to high school and making students feel welcomed, included, and connected. She possesses a willingness to recognize when students need additional support and take action. When appropriate, she connects students with Student Services

Get ready for our first ever Young Entrepreneur Craft Fair! In a few short weeks over 30 local teens and kids will be selling handmade items of all kinds. Hope to see you there! From the Menomonie Public Library Facebook page.

Hudson small business collaborates with capstone class to reach sustainably-minded shoppers By Abbey Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – A refillery is a relatively new business concept, where customers can bring their reusable containers to refill with essential oils, cleaning supplies, personal care items, or dry goods instead of buying new packaged items. The goal is to live more sustainably and reduce single-use plastics. As the owner of a new small business, Hudson-based O

Updated from The Spirit Room Facebook page: "NOTICE: Michaela Gifford's Spirit Room performance, originally scheduled for this Saturday, has now been moved to November 21st at 7pm. Join us for some wonderful live music following The Mabel Tainter's Holiday Artisan Market!" Michaela Gifford is a versatile musician who has worked as a collaborative pianist, musical theater director, organist, and teacher in the Midwest for over 20 years. Raised on a dairy farm near Menomonie, s

In the early morning hours of Sunday, October 18, 2026, the Dunn County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of power lines down in the roadway on 708th Avenue in Menomonie (Cedar Falls), Township of Red Cedar. Upon arrival, deputies found that a vehicle appeared to have struck the power pole, a street sign, and utility box. The damaged pole was severed, leaning into the roadway and there were lines down across the roadway into a neighboring yard. The vehicle was able to ex

Gary Kirk Weinkauf, age 76, of Eau Claire, passed away on October 9, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Gary was born on May 20, 1950, in Menomonie, WI. Gary graduated from Menomonie High School in 1968. After graduating, he served in the Army from 1969 to 1972. After his service in the military, he worked as a computer programmer and a consultant. Some of Gary’s passions were woodworking, reading, painting, fishing, and watching sports. He had a special love for do

Evelyn Ann (Gray) Stoeklen, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at her home in Weston, WI, just 15 days after the passing of her beloved husband of 71 years. Their reunion in eternal peace is a testament to a lifelong journey of true love, devotion, and steadfast companionship. Evelyn married the love of her life, William James Stoeklen Sr., on May 21, 1955. Together, they made their lifelong home in the Village of Weston in Dunn County, WI, where they

Volunteer opportunities for October & November! . Trick or Treat at The Neighbors: Friday, October 30th from 5:00 - 6:30 pm we will be welcoming community trick or treaters! We would ask for volunteers to meet in the main lobby at The Neighbors and be here from 4:30 - 7:00 pm. We are also asking for candy donations for trick or treat this year If you would like to donate candy, please drop it off at the front desk of the Central (yellow) building. Thank you!! . Central Bui

Free at both EXA locations!! Enjoy all of our amazing trunks, collect some treats and then burn off some energy inside the gym with trampolines, a foam pit and more! Save some time by filling out out online waiver. Take a screenshot and show our staff!! Waiver | EXA Sports in Eau Claire, WI From the Facebook event page.