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SDMA Annual Meeting - August 24th
The School District of the Menomonie Area will hold its Annual Meeting on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Menomonie High School Tiered Lecture Hall. Community members are invited to attend. AGENDA
Aug 23


Northwest Region Construction Update - 8/21
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) provides weekly updates on road construction projects in the following counties in northwest Wisconsin: Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix, Sawyer, Taylor, Trempealeau and Washburn counties. Ashland County Highway: County GG Location: McCarthy Creek Bridge southwest of Mellen Schedule: May 26 to late July Cost: $665,275 Descri
Aug 22


Dunn County sees high tick risk, according to TickZone
According to TickZone, Dunn County ranks 36 of 72 Wisconsin counties for daily tick risk. The Town of Otter Creek and the Village of Wheeler have the highest risk. Dunn County's CDC Lyme rate of 208 per 100,000 runs many times the 10-per-100,000 mark CDC uses to flag a high-incidence county. TickZone, a free daily tick-risk forecast covering more than 31,000 towns across all 50 states, combines satellite land cover for each town, daily weather (temperature, humidity, and rece
Aug 21


Support outdoor youth programming with the Brass Ring’s 2026 Woods & Water Raffle
The Brass Ring is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting outdoor programming for youth. The Brass Ring is currently selling tickets for its 2026 Woods & Water Raffle, with 10 Scheels gift certificates up for grabs and a combined total value of $5,000. Tickets are $10 each, or you can purchase a book of six tickets for $50. The drawing will be held on Tuesday, December 1, at 8 p.m. at Stout Craft Co. The drawing will also be livestreamed on the Brass Ring’s Face
Aug 21


Thomas D. Stoll
Thomas D. Stoll, age 74, of Menomonie, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 23, 1952, in Menomonie, Wisconsin, to Donald and Bonnie (Wolske) Stoll. Tom grew up in the Menomonie area and graduated from Menomonie High School. He began his working career at Century Fence, where he worked for many years. He later worked at Donaldson’s in Baldwin as a fabricator and truck driver, eventually owning his own
Aug 21


12th Annual Fur-Kin Fest - September 19th
Join us for the 12th Annual Fur-kin Fest with Jake's Supper Club Saturday, September 19, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Jake's Supper Club E5690 County Road D, Menomonie WI, 54751 This pet-friendly event will feature specialty beer & wine from regional vendors paired with original dishes from the new chef at Jake’s Supper Club and live music! Come spend the afternoon with us for drinks, laughs, raffles, meat auctions, and a howling good time!! Please bring a valid ID for entry. Pre-r
Aug 21


Susan Marie (Hall) Stainer
Susan Marie (Hall) Stainer, 82, passed away peacefully at home on August 18th, 2026. Born on March 14th, 1944, to Clifford Hall and Helen Keck. Susan dedicated her life to her faith and her family. She had a strong connection with God and prayed to him daily. If you were ever in need of prayers, call mom/grandma. Susan was a CNA at the old Dunn County Health Care Center until her retirement. She spent many years taking care of others while raising her family. In her later yea
Aug 21


Area students named to Dean's List at UW-River Falls
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls has released its spring semester Dean's list, honoring 1,497 students. To be named to the Dean's List, a full-time undergraduate must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a scale of 4.0, or midway between an "A" and "B" average. From Menomonie: Peter Bendel, Senior, Physics and Mathematics Charles Chen, Senior, Management and Marketing Sydney Dickman, Senior, Elementary Education Brianna Forster, Senior, Elementary Education Ab
Aug 21


City Council Meeting Minutes - May 2026
May 4, 2026 May 18, 2026
Aug 21


Notes for the Week - August 20th
Menomonie Firefighters will be along the side of the road downtown accepting donations to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association on August 21st. You can donate online HERE. 35 years ago (1991)...
Aug 20

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