Shop Hop is a familiar term to many quilters. These unique events benefit quilting and sewing businesses, shoppers, and local communities. Shop Hops can vary in size from just a few stores to statewide or regional events. They expose customers to new stores and experiences. Many of us have a “favorite” store. A place that’s convenient, familiar, and that carries the stuff we like. But there is a whole world of new and different fabrics, notions, equipment, and personalities y

Andrew “Andy” Scott Johnson, age 32, of Menomonie, WI, passed away on Thursday, September 3rd, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. He was born on May 17th, 1994, in Menomonie, WI, to Scott and Heidi Johnson. He grew up in the Menomonie area, attended St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School, and graduated from Menomonie High School in 2012. During high school and after his military service, Andrew worked as a feed mill operator at Prairie Ag Supply in Rusk. He serv

Jordyn Christine Irwin, age 12, passed away unexpectedly on September 2, 2026. Born on July 30, 2014, Jordyn was an old soul who had wisdom beyond her years. She had an appreciation for architecture, nature, history, and saw beauty in the little things in life. She was the oldest 12-year-old you ever met. Her smile lit up the room. She had a gift for art and loved all shades of blue. Her creativity, compassion, and urge to bedazzle things made this world a brighter place. Jor

Whether it’s space-oriented research, welding prowess or Science Olympiad success, Blue Devils arrive with talent and motivation By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout MENOMONIE, Wis. – Because of its polytechnic focus on applied learning, industry collaborations, and career-oriented experiences, students at University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic are poised to Do More on Day One. In fact, they often do more before Day One: Diving into applied research that could impact space missions. Bu

Proposed project includes replacing culverts and guardrail and widening paved shoulders The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is seeking public input on two proposed resurfacing projects on WIS 40 – one from County M in Dunn County to the east junction of County B and the other from the east junction of County B to US 53 in Chippewa County. The public is encouraged to visit the project website, review project details and submit comments by Oct. 1, 2026, by: Emai

Excitement is in the air as the school year begins, and just as the new school year starts for many youths, so it does for 4-H. Now is the time to enroll or re-enroll for Dunn County 4-H. To enroll for the 2026-2027 year, simply decide which Dunn County 4-H Club you'd like to join. You can read about the clubs by going to Dunn County 4-H’s Club Page HERE. Then go to 4honline.com, sign in or create an account, and fill in the necessary information about yourself and your chil

Join our Pickleball Lessons this fall. We are offering Pickleball 101 for beginners and Pickleball 201 for those who want to take their game to the next level. Registration opens on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 8:00 am. In person at the Recreation Department office or online HERE. From the Menomonie Parks and Recreation Facebook page.

We are very excited to announce 5 NEW SHOWS for our 2026-2027 season! Suzy Bogguss - Jan 29 Gaelic Storm - March 19 JigJam - March 25 Taiko Arts Midwest - April 1 Audra McDonald - May 8 Tickets will become available for Mabel Members to purchase on Sept. 17th and will open to the general public on Sept. 19th! Interested in becoming a Mabel Member to make sure you get early access to your favorite shows? Learn more HERE. From the Mabel Tainter Theater Facebook page.

Here's an article in Volume One by Kate Roberts Edenborg, a UW-Stout Professor and Menomonie native, about a new exhibit at the Rassbach Museum. Knapp Cares is looking for vendors for an October 3rd Craft & Vendor Fair. If interested, sign up HERE. The Caring Closet will be open on Saturday, September 5th, 10am-noon. All clothing is donated and free for anyone who needs it. Donations (gently used clothing and bedding) are accepted during open times. Most needed items: purses,

Junior Dunn County 4-H Dairy Judging Team, L-R: Coach Jim Powers, Aubrey McClelland, Riley McClelland, Mackenzie McClelland, Sophia Bauer, Anya Lange, Marlies Lange, Abigall Dietsche, Ben Dietsche, and Coach Ben Styer. Photo by Matthew Lange The Dunn County 4-H Dairy Judging youths had a great deal of success at the 2026 State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest in Madison on August 23rd. The Junior Team was named STATE CHAMPS! The Junior Team members, Aubrey and Mackenzie McClelland,