Packaging professor and student identify sustainable insulation option By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – Faculty-student research conducted this fall in University of Wisconsin-Stout packaging labs is poised to help a Wisconsin business deliver its tasty but temperature-sensitive goods coast to coast. Associate Professor Xiaojing “Kate” Liu  of UW-Stout’s packaging program worked with Madison-based Tricky Foods to test the insulating abilities of two eco-friendly pac

“I’m a word nerd, someone who loves stories and poetry and the magic of language.” –Carl Vandermeulen, 2009 Carl A. Vandermeulen, age 81, of Menomonie, died at home on Thursday, December 11, 2025. His wife Amy, son Simon, and end-of-life doula were with him when he passed. Carl was diagnosed with Stage 4 prostate cancer in April 2024, living a year and eight months beyond diagnosis while continuing to play pickleball and building frames for Amy’s art exhibition at the Univers

Notice of Holiday Pantry and Office Closures! From the Stepping Stones of Dunn County Facebook page .

By Patti See When Tammy Wood-Garr and her husband Josh Garr welcomed their first foster child, a four-year-old who came to them wearing just a diaper and tutu, they realized the tremendous need for families to have easy access to clothing and other supplies. In 2013, the idea for Wisconsin Foster Closet, Inc.  was born. At first Tammy and Josh used their basement to store clothing and other items in totes to share with foster families. Then they expanded to a rented storage u

The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Dunn County will be offering outreach hours at Menomonie Alliance Church. ADRC Specialist Wendy Sterry will be available on-site to meet with church attendees and provide information, resources, and assistance related to aging and disability services. This is a great opportunity for individuals and families to ask questions, explore available programs, and get support with topics such as caregiving, long-term care options, be

UPDATE: Due to the incoming blowing and icy weather we are cancelling tonight's A Brew and a Book. I will keep you posted on a new date and time. From the Dragon Tale Books Facebook page . Spend a fun evening at Brewery Nønic. You can get a great meal with Chef Stacy starting at 5pm before the event. Eat, drink and mingle with romance author Lyla Davis after 6pm. Book talk and signing starts at 7pm. The best type of book club. Lyla’s Latest Book: "The Santa Scheme" He’s all b

Join us at the Kaleidoscope Center for a chance to connect with your local queermunity! The activities will change but our commitment to building connections and having a good time will always stay. Whether it's board games, trivia, crafts, or Mario Kart, we're excited to have an excuse have some good old fashioned fun with other LGBTQ+ adults in our community. Every 2nd Friday Call at (715) 231-3055 or email Q2Q@milkweedalliance.org for more information. From the Facebook e

Open Gym is back! Bring the kids over to Menomonie Alliance Church Gym during the winter months to burn off some steam. We'll have a variety of toys, balls and activities for free play, but feel free to bring your own as well! Hallways will be available for walking as well. Parent supervision is required for all children. By participating in Open Gym, parents take responsibility for the safety of their children. Open Gym will be Mondays, 9am - 11am, January 5th - April 13th.

If you’re wondering if the snowmobile trails are open, please follow DunnCountySnow  on Facebook, or check the website www.dunncountysnow.com . Thanks to Eye on Dunn County, if you missed the Winter Daze Parade, a video recording is available HERE . From the Menomonie Middle School: Thank you to Toppers Pizza  for partnering with us again this fall! We were able to raise $245.88 for our PBIS program! Also available on the Eye on Dunn County YouTube channel - the interview wi

Auditions for Menomonie’s Got Talent are still open! Do you sing, dance, juggle, play an instrument, tell jokes, or have a talent that deserves the spotlight? This is your moment! How to Audition: Submit a video (no longer than 3 minutes) showcasing your talent to apayne@cvclubs.org Why Audition? Amazing prizes are up for grabs, plus bragging rights and a chance to shine on stage in front of the community! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or trying something new, we want t