Online sales platforms get more popular every year, but many consumers are unaware of the unique risks online shopping can present or do not know how to shop online safely. During the busy holiday season, e-commerce can be a convenient and time-saving option for consumers buying gifts for their friends and loved ones. But in 2024, consumers made over 380,000 reports to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about online shopping. This includes over 5,000 reports from Wisconsin co

The holiday season is beginning, and many consumers are already shopping for the children in their lives. While they search for the perfect toys to wrap, they should remember that the greatest gift of all is safety! Shopping for New Toys If consumers plan to purchase a new toy online or in-store, they should review the packaging for safety information. Search for two labels: Age grading labels, which indicate the age range for which a toy is deemed developmentally appropriate

Saturday, November 29th, 9 AM - 10 AM Turkey Sundae Fun! C&J's Candy Store & Scoop Shoppe Join us for a morning of giggles, sprinkles, and sweet holiday fun at our Build-Your-Own Ice Cream Turkey workshop! Saturday, Nov 29 | 9:00–10:00 AM C&J’s Candy Store & Scoop Shoppe – Menomonie Ages 4–10 $15 per child | Just 6 spots available! Kids get to design their very own Ice Cream Turkey Sundae — with whipped cream, candy feathers, and all the festive fixings! After they build (and

The Menomonie Area Chamber & Visitor Center, along with the AMK Cleaning Services team, announces a special ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the expansion to Menomonie and partnership with the Menomonie Area Chamber & Visitor Center. The celebration will take place on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.  at 390 Red Cedar St., #107A, Menomonie . “We’re celebrating our Menomonie office and our commitment to serving this community with trusted, high-quality care. Our m

Dunn County Transit wishes you a safe and happy holiday week! Please note the following service changes: Wednesday 11/26 – Stout Route ends service early at 4:41 PM Thursday 11/27 (Thanksgiving) – No Routes Friday 11/28 – No Routes Saturday 11/29 – Community Saturday Route IS running Thank you for riding with us, and enjoy your holiday! From the Dunn County Transit Facebook page .

Saturday, November 29, 2025 Shop Small Saturday Downtown Menomonie Small businesses are the heart of our community, and what better time to show them some love than on Small Business Saturday? Get a start on your holiday shopping, discover your newest favorite shop, and enjoy delicious food while you're out and about at our restaurants. From the Downtown Menomonie Facebook page .

A Wisconsin Christmas tradition returns as Jim Miller brings his solo performance of Dylan Thomas' beloved holiday story A Child's Christmas in Wales to the Family Learning Center in Menomonie. The retired theatre professor and actor first performed his 30 minute solo rendition of the short story locally in 1990 and for many in the area attending the annual recitation of Thomas’ classic memoir became an essential part of their own seasonal celebration. With only a few props a

Reverend Robert C. Dahm March 27, 1951, ~ Nov. 19, 2025 Reverend Robert Colburn Dahm, age 74 of Wilson, WI passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the Baldwin Care Center. He was born in Shawano, WI to Robert and Vera (Colburn) Dahm on March 27th, 1951. Bob graduated from Shawano High School in 1969 and then graduated from UW-La Crosse in 1973 with a degree in Parks and Recreation Administration. In the 1980s, Bob met Susan Warland Stary, and they married on October 6, 1

Upon the death of owner Jason Davis, both The Waterfront and The Market are closed until further notice. From The Waterfront Facebook page : With heavy hearts, we share that Jason, the beloved owner of The Waterfront Bar & Grill, has passed away. Jason’s warmth, kindness, and welcoming spirit made The Waterfront a home for so many. His impact on our community will never be forgotten. Please keep his family, friends and our Waterfront family in your thoughts during this diffic