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Live Music Labor Day Weekend at Jake's - September 4th through the 7th
Join us Labor Day Weekend at Jake's! Live music Friday-Monday. 5 Miles North of Menomonie on Tainter Lake. From the Jake's Supper Club Facebook page.
Sep 1


Thomas M. Miller
Thomas M. Miller, age 37, of Elmwood, Wisconsin, went home to his Heavenly Father on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Thomas was born on August 16, 1989, in Burnsville, Minnesota, to Cathleen (Solheid) Rose and Mark Miller. He graduated from high school and later worked for Boston Scientific. He also spent many years working on and off as a woodworker. Tommy was unmarried and had no children. He had a strong love for God and especially loved the holidays, when he could spend time w
Sep 1


The Great Community Cookout - September 10th
One of Downtown Menomonie's favorite traditions is back! Join us for tons of great food and drink vendors, a kids' STEM area provided by 3M, touch-a-truck with the City of Menomonie, classic car show hosted by UW-Stout's Antique Auto Club, community organizations, and more. Thursday, September 10, 2026 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Parking Lot #6 – Downtown Menomonie Bring your family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers for an unforgettable community celebration featuring something for ev
Sep 1


Vintage in the Valley: September 17-20
Vintage Finds On 29 will have a food vendor ONLY on Saturday 9/19. They also have a restroom. Here is the Google map to assist you in finding all of the totally awesome sales! To see location #3 & #4, zoom out the map because they are very close to each other. Happy junkin! From the Vintage in the Valley Facebook page.
Sep 1


MAKE IT! Thursdays at Fulton's Workshop - September schedule
Come create with us! Our MAKE IT! series is back. Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m., we offer awesome activities in Fulton's Workshop. Each will have a focus or theme, but you can also come and explore the workshop if the planned activity doesn't interest you, there are plenty of other things that might, including micro:bit hands-on, our new Lego Wall, cardboard construction, magnet wall challenge, wind tunnel and many more. Come and explore! Come explore hands-on STEAM (science,
Sep 1


Teacher mini-grants available for area educators
Calling all Dunn County educators! Applications are now open for the Community Foundation of Dunn County's Teacher Mini-Grant Program. Teachers, support professionals, and staff in the Boyceville Community School District, Colfax School District, Elk Mound Area School District, and Menomonie Area Schools can apply for grants of $250–$750 to fund projects that engage students and boost academic achievement. Think collaborative classroom projects, community partnerships, or mat
Sep 1


Empty Bowls to Benefit Stepping Stones - October 17th
2026 Empty Bowls fundraiser for Stepping Stones of Dunn County. Join us for unlimited, homemade soup with bread and desserts while supporting our Food Pantry! Mark your calendars for Empty Bowls 2026. We will be at Cobble & Vine on October 17th from 11am-2pm. $20/person $15/seniors, military, and students $5/children under 12 $10 handmade collectible bowls Tickets available on-site or HERE. Empty Bowls will be more vital to Stepping Stones this year than it ever has before. I
Aug 31


Live Music at The Punky Manor: Call it Karma - September 25th
Join us after Friday night’s Punky Manor Challenge of Champions racing action at Red Cedar Speedway for LIVE MUSIC by Call It Karma in the Barn! Stick around after the final checkered flag and enjoy a great night of live music! From the Facebook event page.
Aug 31


Lou E. Woods Jr.
Lou E. Woods Jr. passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. He was born in Menomonie on Aug. 25, 1973, to Lou Sr. and Sharon Woods, where he grew up with his 7 siblings in the Boyceville area. He attended Boyceville and Ellsworth schools. Lou had a big heart and loving soul. He was a heavy-haul truck driver. Driving big rigs was his passion. He enjoyed spending time with his canine companion, Chester. He also had more friends than you could count. He loved to camp, fish
Aug 31


Local citizens tackle expansion of Badgercare
The public is invited to participate in one of two BadgerCare Summits happening September 1st, 6-8pm, at Glen Park Pavilion in River Falls, and September 3rd, 6-8pm, at Flag Hill Pavilion in Irvine Park in Chippewa Falls, WI. Sponsored by GRO-WW, Grassroots Organizing Western Wisconsin, the purpose is to rally together those who are ready to share their stories about why now is the time to energize people to push legislative leaders to expand BadgerCare. As a nonpartisan, gr
Aug 31

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