The Wisconsin Partisan Primary is coming up on Tuesday, August 11th. Wisconsin is an "open primary" state. You may only vote for candidates within one political party. Voters do not have to affiliate with a political party in advance in order to vote in the primary. Winners advance to the General Election on Tuesday, November 3rd. If you are not sure where you vote, check MyVote Wisconsin. This original post by the Menomonie Minute is brought to you by Eiden & Hatfield, Attor

Dragons are hiding in businesses across downtown Menomonie—no swords or magic required! Explore local shops, discover new favorites, and collect at least 25 dragons for a chance to win Downtown Dollars (gift certificates redeemable at participating businesses). How it works: Starting August 1, 50 businesses will hide a flat green dragon with a number on it somewhere inside. Write down the dragon’s number on your entry form next to the correct business. Find 25 or more dragons

UW-Stout Polytechnic’s COAMFTE-accredited program offers on-campus and online degree options By Abbey Goers, UW-Stout UW-Stout Polytechnic’s M.S. in marriage and family therapy (MFT) has been recognized as the No. 1 program in Wisconsin for 2026 by MarriageFamilyTherapist. The MFT program is one of the longest continuously COAMFTE-accredited programs for relational therapy training in the country, having operated since 1977. For many students and professionals seeking a maste

Helping care for an aging parent, spouse, family member, or client can bring a lot of questions... What’s the best next step? How do families make decisions together? What support strategies actually help? Our new "Family Caregiving & Decision-Making" course is designed to make those conversations and decisions a little easier to navigate. This 3-hour, online, self-paced course gives you practical tools to better understand: Common challenges family caregivers face Different

UW-Stout is offering a continuing education program on constructive dialogue. Dates are September 10, 17, and 24, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 pm. This is an in-person class located in Harvey Hall. The cost varies. Check HERE for more information. In a time of polarization, many people feel stuck between speaking up and keeping the peace. This three-part series offers a different path—one that honors free expression while strengthening our ability to listen, understand, and engage

The Office of the Registrar at the University of Minnesota Duluth has announced its list of spring semester 2026 graduates. Students completed their degree requirements during the spring semester 2026. Spring 2026 graduates from Menomonie include: Helen Chen, Chemical Engineering BS Ch E Ben Hecker, Chemical Engineering BS Ch E About UMD

Officials credit increased public trust in Dunn County's Law Enforcement Deflection and Diversion (LEDD) program, a joint effort with the city of Menomonie intended to keep people out of the criminal justice system, for the program's explosive growth in 2025. Program officials reported recently that contacts between behavioral health officers or case workers with community members nearly tripled, and referrals to treatment also increased. The increases reflect growing publi

August Volunteer Opportunities! Join us for shopping fun! Tuesday, August 4th - East Building Trip to the Dollar Tree: Volunteers will meet us at the store at 2:00, help residents shop for approx. 45 minutes, and then help them back out to the bus to return home. Friday, August 28th - Trip to the Dollar Tree: Volunteers will meet us at the store at 10:30, help residents shop for approx. 45 minutes, and then help them back out to the bus to return home. If you are available an

Silver Alert issued in Menomonie for missing Blaine Crawford, 66, White, Male, 5 ft 6 in., 128 lbs., with brown eyes and gray buzz cut hair. Missing on foot. Unknown clothing description. On 07/24/2026 he was wearing a black shirt and blue jeans. He was also spotted on 7/25 walking near Wilson Creek. Missing from 900 block of N. Broadway St. Date and Time Last Seen: Confirmed last seen on 07/24/2026 at approximately 7 pm Anyone with information is asked to call the Menomonie