Season tickets and single-show tickets are on sale now through the Menomonie Theater Guild. Come From Away - opens October 9th A Christmas Story - opens December 4th Little Women The Musical - opens February 26th You Can't Take It With You - opens April 23rd Season tickets can be purchased HERE. Single-show tickets can be purchased HERE. Friendly, in-person assistance is also available at the MTG Box Office (502 West Second Street, Menomonie) on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11

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What a Day! Thank you to all who came to our 40th Anniversary party! It was a wonderful day celebrating the past, enjoying the present and looking forward to the future! A huge thank you to our sponsors: Culver’s Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery Friends of Menomonie Public Library Marketplace Foods Menomonie Public Library Foundation A Special Gift Rob Barros, the filmmaker who directed the documentary about John H. Howe, our Library’s architect, made this special easel and gav

Collaboration captures local business’s vision, recognizes ‘value of human-made art’ By Abbey Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – Menomonie Market Food Co-op has seen a boost in guests recently after launching an animated commercial on social media, promoting its $6 Monday Value Meals. Available at both the Menomonie and Eau Claire locations, the meals provide a healthy, affordable option with fresh, local ingredients, and can be enjoyed in their family-friendly dining areas or

Fonda Jean Webb, age 74, of Elmwood, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on October 2, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and many people who loved her dearly. Fonda was born to Neil and Phyllis Webb and grew up in Elmwood, Wisconsin. She was a hardworking woman who dedicated many years to Conagra, where she worked until her retirement. Fonda was previously married to August Ziehl, and together they were blessed with one son, August “Augie” Ziehl Jr. Later in life, F

Fall Yard Waste Curbside Pickup is starting soon! Mark your calendars: The City of Menomonie will provide curbside yard waste pickup on Mondays — October 19 and 26 and November 2 and 9. Pickup takes all day, so please be patient with our crews! Yard Waste Guidelines: - Leaves & grass in compostable bags (max 50 lbs per bag) - Brush must be bundled, under 4 ft long, and may not be picked up each week - All items must be marked/tagged “CITY PICKUP” - Place at the curb only—no e

Student wins $10,000 scholarship, blends artistic talent with interest in real estate, architecture By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout MENOMONIE, Wis. – An autumn-themed artwork by a University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic student will soon be featured on a greeting card produced by the Gallery Collection, a leading national publisher of holiday and greeting cards. Aubrey Cronce, a sophomore from Wausau, also won a $10,000 scholarship as part of the 19th annual contest sponsored by th

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Jeffery Allen Heizler “Tree” age 42, of Wabasha, MN, passed away unexpectedly on September 14, 2026. He was born on June 26, 1984 in Seattle, Washington to Pamela Weghorn. During his life, Jeff aka “Tree” worked as part of the Kitchen Staff at The Lost Dutchman, along with past jobs working in the Roofing Industry & Cell Tower Installation & Repair. He enjoyed spending time with his children & friends, always helping others whenever he could, being one with nature, riding his

Helping our community better understand how our schools work, how they're funded, and how we're preparing students for the future. By the SDMA Board of Education Note: This year's School Crossings column will be written by the SDMA Board of Education rather than Superintendent Joe Zydowsky How do we know our students are learning and succeeding? It's an important question, and one that can't be answered by a single number. Student success can vary greatly for each individual