White-tailed deer are a familiar sight throughout Menomonie. While many people enjoy seeing deer in their neighborhoods and may even want to leave food out for them, a large deer population can also create challenges for residents and our community. Intentionally feeding deer can encourage them to congregate in an area and continue returning to neighborhoods in search of food. That's one reason it's important to let our local deer population find food naturally rather than in

Joyful Noise is back! The choir for people with and without difficulties who love to sing. Starts next Tuesday, September 1, and every Tuesday till November. If you love to sing, we’d love to have you join us. NOTE — The concert date has changed from the original post. From the Menomonie United Methodist Church Facebook page.

Gary Ernest Rinholen, 79 of Menomonie passed away peacefully on August 21, 2026, at The Neighbors of Dunn County surrounded by his family. He was born on July 24,1947 in Durand to Kenneth and Beatrice (Wilsey) Rinholen. He was the oldest of six children. He was raised on the family farm in the Peru Township. From an early age, he learned the value of hard work, responsibility, and dedication-lessons that stayed with him throughout his life. His childhood on the farm helped s

John A. (Jake) Bostrom was born October 29, 1939, in Duluth, Minnesota to Helen Bostrom. He was raised on the shores of Lake Superior and graduated from Two Harbors High School in 1957 and from Luther College, Decorah, Iowa in 1961. Jake accepted a position of sports writer for the Bismarck, North Dakota Tribune and served there until entering the U.S. Army in December 1961. He was an information specialist with the Army Hometown News Center, Kansas City, Mo until his dischar

Stepping Stones of Dunn County is pleased to announce the return of its Friday morning Food Pantry hours. After budget cuts reduced hours, strong community support has allowed the pantry to reopen every Friday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fully open, indoor shopping experience. Guests can visit the Food Pantry once every 14 days. Stepping Stones preserves dignity, reduces food waste and allows visitors to choose the items that best fit their household’s needs. Steppin

Parents, caregivers, and educators of 4-to-7-year-olds can learn simple, proven tools to help children handle conflict and make better choices in a free, six-week online course starting Tuesday, September 22. Evening or morning options are available and are interchangeable. Taught by UW–Madison Extension family educators, “Raising a Thinking Child” teaches adults how to guide children to solve their own everyday problems, handle frustration, and consider the consequences of

Daniel John Bignell, age 52, of Menomonie, WI, passed away at home on Saturday, August 22, 2026, following a sudden heart attack. Dan was born November 30, 1973, in Red Wing, MN, to William J. Bignell and Arlene K. (Schmidt) Bignell. He grew up in Menomonie and graduated from Menomonie High School in 1992. Dan married the love of his life, Jennifer Beth Dickerson, on August 8, 1998, at Lake Street United Methodist Church in Eau Claire, WI. Together, they raised their three be

Congratulations to the Midwest Food & Tobacco Group USRA Late Model Feature Winner Josh Wahlstrom of Rice Lake, Wisconsin on picking up the win tonight during the Hornet & Street Stock Season Championship! Top 3 Finishers 1st: Josh Wahlstrom - Rice Lake, WI 2nd: Cooper Sundby - Menomonie, WI 3rd: Lucas Peterson - Stockholm, WI Tonight’s N&S Towing heat race winners at Red Cedar Speedway are Heat 1 - Talyn Neuman and 14T Motorsports Heat 2 - Karl Genett Heat 3 - Sean Johns

Dean Butler, age 52, of Wheeler, Wisconsin, passed away on August 20, 2026, at Mayo Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born on September 14, 1973, in Menomonie, Wisconsin, to Fred and Arla (Kostman) Butler. Dean graduated from Menomonie High School in 1992, where he participated in hockey and football. He maintained a lifelong love of sports and competition. In his adult years, he enjoyed spending many years bowling on a league i

A fall activity that's definitely screen-free, great exercise, fun and team-building. Introducing a soccer camp this fall. Come check it out in September/October here in Menomonie. From the Break Free from Screens Facebook page.