We're so excited to invite you to our second 2026 Nonprofit Impact Tour, a FREE, behind-the-scenes look at the real change happening right here in Dunn County! This year, we're visiting three incredible organizations: -WIC Program/ Dunn County Play Group -Menomonie East & South YMCA's -Positive Alternatives -House Calls of Menomonie, Inc Date: Thursday, October 8th Departure: 8:30 AM from the Farmers Market Pavilion (800 Wilson Ave, corner of 8th St and 9th Ave) Cost: FREE

Join DCHS and The Bridge to Hope at Holtby Hall at the Rassbach Museum on Sunday, October 4th for our Community Festival and Walkathon as we raise awareness for Domestic Violence and create a brighter future for both people and pets in our community. This is more than just a walk — it’s a day of family fun, all while supporting your community’s non-profits. Together with The Bridge to Hope, we’re raising awareness for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and raising vital funds

From the Brewery Nonic Facebook page.

Spend a special evening, at The Mabel Tainter, with mystery author William Kent Krueger. He will delight us with a short talk and reading from his new Cork O’Connor mystery, "God’s Country," with some time for questions. Then you will have a chance to meet him and get your books signed. Tickets are not required, but a $5 donation to the theater would be much appreciated to cover costs. The Book – "God’s Country" Cork O’Connor, preparing for a family trip into the Boundary Wat

Here's an article in Volume One by Kate Roberts Edenborg, a UW-Stout Professor and Menomonie native, about a new exhibit at the Rassbach Museum. Knapp Cares is looking for vendors for an October 3rd Craft & Vendor Fair. If interested, sign up HERE. The Caring Closet will be open on Saturday, September 5th, 10am-noon. All clothing is donated and free for anyone who needs it. Donations (gently used clothing and bedding) are accepted during open times. Most needed items: purses,

The Menomonie City Council will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 8th, 2026, at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers at 800 Wilson Avenue. Note: This meeting is on Tuesday rather than Monday due to Labor Day. The meeting agenda is available below. You can find the council packet with more information HERE.

Junior Dunn County 4-H Dairy Judging Team, L-R: Coach Jim Powers, Aubrey McClelland, Riley McClelland, Mackenzie McClelland, Sophia Bauer, Anya Lange, Marlies Lange, Abigall Dietsche, Ben Dietsche, and Coach Ben Styer. Photo by Matthew Lange The Dunn County 4-H Dairy Judging youths had a great deal of success at the 2026 State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest in Madison on August 23rd. The Junior Team was named STATE CHAMPS! The Junior Team members, Aubrey and Mackenzie McClelland,

The 8th Annual Red Cedar Film Festival (RCFF) returns to the historic Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts in Menomonie, Wisconsin, September 24–27, bringing four days of independent cinema, conversation and community to western Wisconsin. 4 days. 60 films. 12 countries. One unforgettable weekend. This year’s festival promises its most exciting lineup yet, following a record number of film submissions for 2026. With more films submitted than ever before, RCFF’s selection committ

From the Menomonie Area Schools Facebook page.

Hosford-Chase American Legion Post 32 invites veterans, first responders, families, and members of the community to gather on Friday, September 11, for a community remembrance marking the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The 9/11 25th Anniversary Community Remembrance will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the Shirley Doane Senior Center, 1412 6th St E, Menomonie. The gathering will have an informal, come-and-go format. Community members