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Kids' Summer Open Gyms at EXA Sports
MENOMONIE!!! Check this out for a fun after summer school option! You can sign up on the events page of our website. Registration closes the week before each event. Fee: $20/day Register HERE . From the EXA Sports Facebook page .
Mar 10


Dunn County Crime Stoppers Wanted - Adriana N. Copeland
Wanted - Adriana N. Copeland. See below for details. Information can be reported to the Dunn County Crime Stoppers website or call 1-855-847-3866.
Mar 9


Annette E. Nelson
Annette E. Nelson, 80, of Menomonie, WI passed away of unexpectedly of natural causes at her home Thursday, March 5, 2026. Annette was born November 18, 1945 in Menomonie, WI to William and Julia (Kirby) Werner. She grew up in the Menomonie area and graduated from Menomonie High School in 1963. After many years, she retired from her work at the Menomonie School District. In retirement she found great joy in the simple pleasures of life. She loved making cards and quilting. Sh
Mar 7


UW-Stout gets $19 million federal grant to manage statewide manufacturing program
Manufacturing Outreach Center receives federal designation as statewide leader to support small and medium-sized manufacturers Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, has been awarded $19 million in federal funds as it takes a leadership role as manager of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program in Wisconsin. The funds, $3.8 million annually for five years, come through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Insti
Mar 5


Registration Open for Murals in Menomonie Artists
Local artist registration is NOW OPEN! We have over 130 Walldogs artists from 23 states and four countries already registered for Murals in Menomonie featuring the Walldogs, happening June 24-28, 2026. Mural designs are underway, lead artists have been selected, and now it's time to welcome our local artists to the fun! We’ve identified 15 murals across 10 walls and 5 canvases, all within a walkable 1.5-mile radius. Painting, housing, food, and festivities will be concentrate
Mar 5


Notes for the Week - March 5th
Catch up on the latest local podcasts: Chamber Chatter The Menom Podcast Coffee at the Cottage Menomonie Talk Infinite Rabbit Hole Arbor on the Air Boys and Girls Club Podcast Blue Devils Unscripted Upcoming blood drives: New Hope Lutheran Church - Tuesday, March 10th, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm St. Paul's Lutheran Church - Monday, March 16th, 9 am - 2 pm First Congregational Church UCC - Tuesday, March 17th, 9 am - 3 pm Menomonie East YMCA - Friday, March 27th,
Mar 5


Help kids manage big feelings: Local workshop offers practical tools for childcare pros
Helping young children manage their feelings can be rough. To support those working on the front lines of childcare, UW–Madison Extension and Thriving Wisconsin are hosting a hands-on workshop this May. The workshop, titled "Emotion Regulation in Action," is designed for local teachers and daycare providers. Attendees will walk away with simple, science-based tools to help kids stay calm, build confidence, and navigate "big emotions" throughout the day. “Every day, childcare
Mar 5


Anonymous donors commit more than $10 million to CVTC
Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) announced today that anonymous longtime supporters have committed a legacy gift expected to exceed $10 million, designating all their belongings to the College through the CVTC Foundation, Inc., upon their passing. The planned gift was first revealed during the CVTC Foundation Gala on Thursday, Feb. 26, and represents one of the most significant legacy commitments in the College’s history. In a video shared at the event, the donors
Mar 5


Correction - Local students receive university degrees
The information provided by UW-Stevens Point in the original post was incorrect. The correct names of the area graduates can be found below. Local students have received their degrees from UW schools. UW-Eau Claire fall graduates 2025 The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire conferred degrees to 628 graduates for the fall 2025 semester from the Eau Claire and Barron County campuses. Students from Menomonie who received degrees and their fields of study are: Brittany Andrews
Mar 5


Dunn County Sheriff signs ICE agreement for the Warrant Service Officer Program
Based on legal advice from the attorney who represents Dunn County’s liability insurance carrier, Wisconsin County Mutual, Sheriff Kevin Bygd signed a Memorandum of Agreement to allow selected staff members to be trained as Warrant Service Officers. Under this program, Dunn County Sheriff’s Deputies are authorized only to serve federal detainers on individuals who are already in custody at the Dunn County Jail on local criminal charges. This agreement does not grant deput
Mar 5

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