The City of Menomonie provides the following Sunday update regarding the water system: As previously announced, the Precautionary Boil/Bottle Water Advisory was lifted for most of the City of Menomonie on Friday, July 17. The Boil/Bottle Water Advisory for the municipal water system on Grand View Heights Court and Meadow Hill Drive (west of Wilson Creek), issued on Friday, July 17, has been lifted as of today (Sunday, July 19). The second and third tests both came back negati

The City of Menomonie provides the following Saturday update regarding the water system: As previously announced, the Precautionary Boil/Bottle Water Advisory has been lifted for most of the City of Menomonie (see #2). A Boil/Bottle Water Advisory remains in effect for the municipal water system on Grand View Heights Court and Meadow Hill Drive (west of Wilson Creek). A second test was taken yesterday and will be read today. A third test will be taken today and read tomor

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: Prentice Avenue Location: US 2 (Lake Shore Drive) to 6th Street East in Ashland Schedule: May 4 to early July Cos

Football for Little Punters starts in August! Dates are Sunday, August 9, 16 & 23 at Phelan Park. This program is for those in Kindergarten - 3rd grade. Register online HERE. From the Menomonie Parks and Recreation Facebook page.

The Menomonie City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers at 800 Wilson Avenue. The agenda for the meeting can be found below and on the City of Menomonie website. The complete City Council packet can be found HERE.

Boil advisory lifted for most of city The City of Menomonie is providing the following afternoon update regarding the water system: The Precautionary Boil/Bottle Water Advisory has been lifted for most of the City of Menomonie (see #2). Results from testing indicated that all but one sample came back negative (which is good) for coliform bacteria. A new Boil/Bottle Water Advisory has been issued for the municipal water system on Grand View Heights Court and Meadow Hill Driv

The City of Menomonie is providing the following afternoon update regarding the water system: The City appreciates the steps that users have taken to reduce water consumption. Based upon the water levels in the elevated towers, which continue to rise, all portions of the water system service area have water pressure. Some areas may have trapped air that will need to be “burped”. Residents may encounter sputtering air in their water fixtures. The Precautionary Boil/Bottle

From the Wilson Place Mansion: We're also excited to announce that we are extending our Time Capsule Project through the end of 2026! This gives everyone more time to pick up a time capsule and thoughtfully choose the memories, photos, letters, or keepsakes they would like to preserve for future generations. If you haven't had a chance to visit yet, we'd love to see you on one of our July tour dates: July 23, July 25, or July 30. Come explore our history, celebrate 50 years w

The League of Women Voters Greater Chippewa Valley invites the public to attend a free online watch party for the 7th Congressional District Candidate Forum on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Northwood Technical College, 1900 College Drive, Rooms 241, 243, and 245, in Rice Lake. For convenience, park in the North Parking Lot and use building entrance N3. The in-person forum will be held at Northcentral Technical College in Wausau and livestreamed to community watch parties through

Robert "Butch" "Bob" Eggen, 82, Menomonie, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Bob was born in St. Paul, MN on December 2, 1943, a son of the late Howard and Shirley (Fabrini) Eggen. He attended local schools and graduated from Alexander Ramsey High School in Roseville. Bob enjoyed a special relationship with his grandma Lil and carried those memories with him always. Soon after graduating, Bob enlisted in the US Navy. He served