ames "Jim" R. Anderson, age 92, passed away peacefully at home on August 7, 2026. A long-time Menomonie resident, Jim dedicated his life to serving his community and the surrounding area. Jim was born on July 7, 1934, to Oscar and Margaret (Baardseth) Anderson. He graduated from Gale-Ettrick High School in 1952. He went on to earn a B.S. in Agricultural Education and Biology from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in 1956. Following his college graduation, Jim proudly se

We are having our very own Young Entrepreneur CRAFT FAIR! For makers ages 9-18, making their own crafts to be sold at a craft market on November 21st at the library. Important Information: Participation is completely free! All items must be made and sold by kids ages 9-18. No used, give-away, or food items. All craft items must be priced at $20 or less. Please be sure to apply before October 1st! Apply in the library or at this LINK. Share this with the young creators you kno

Over the last few weeks, the Menomonie Police Department has seen an uptick in E-bike and play vehicle violations in the City of Menomonie with numerous crashes and injuries reported. Many violations have been committed by juveniles who are not old enough to have a driver's license. We want to clarify city ordinances and state laws regarding these modes of transportation to help keep our streets safe. 1. City Ordinance 6-7-4: Every person riding a bicycle upon a roadway or sh

Each semester, Concordia University Wisconsin recognizes students whose academic achievement reflects their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to excellence. Congratulations to the following students who earned honors for the spring semester. Their hard work and pursuit of academic excellence are commendable, and we celebrate this well-deserved accomplishment. The President's Honors List for the University is composed of those full-time undergraduate students who have

9th Grade Meet and Greet Incoming Freshmen students along with a parent/guardian are strongly encouraged to attend one of the presentation times listed below. Monday, August 10th, 2026 (Presentations at 2:00 pm or 5:30 pm) Tuesday, August 11th, 2026 (Presentations at 11:00 am or 4:00 pm) Wednesday, August 12th, 2026 (Presentations at 7:30 am or 12:30 pm) Families will have the opportunity to meet the MHS administration and hear about the variety of opportunities and expecta

Tonight’s Structural Buildings WISSOTA's Late Model Challenge Series powered by Momentum Truck Group, Freightliner, Western Star Heat race winners ar Red Cedar Speedway: Heat 1: Jesse Glenz Heat 2: Kevin Eder Heat 3: Kevin Burdick Heat 4: James Giossi Congratulations to the Midwest Food & Tobacco Group USRA Late Model Feature Winner Tom Karis of Menomonie, Wisconsin on picking up the win tonight at Red Cedar Speedway. Top 3 Finishers 1st: Tom Karis — Menomonie, WI 2nd: Mat

Mary Louise Mondlock, age 32, passed away on August 4, 2026, in Roseville, Minnesota. She was born on April 21, 1994, in Menomonie, Wisconsin, where her love for music and the performing arts first took root. From an early age, Mary had an extraordinary talent for singing, dancing, and acting. Her radiant smile, infectious spirit, and unmistakable voice captivated audiences and brought joy to everyone fortunate enough to know her. As a young performer, she also had the honor

Meat Animal Project Members at the Dunn County Fair | Photo by Paula Powers It hardly needs to be said that there is an immense amount of work that goes into organizing the Dunn County Fair. Equally so, there is loads of effort that goes into preparing the animals and the projects for fair entries. Even though it might have been a bit daunting, the Dunn 4-H Youths were fully up to the task. Because of the dedication that the leaders have shown, the 4-H Youths were not lackin

New historical mural, other areas enhanced by addition of local flora By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – A University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic student is applying personal enthusiasm and academic experience to an on-campus summer job designing and creating landscapes that add native plants to the university grounds. The landscapes will enhance the beauty and sustainability of several campus locations, including the new mural that showcases UW-Stout Polytechnic’s

Here's an article from Volume One about the app produced by the Dunn County Historical Society so you can take your own guided tour of the new murals in Menomonie. Other tours are available too. Find them all in this prior post. August 5th was National Underwear Day. The Bridge to Hope shared that new underwear is one of the most needed and least donated items for individuals and families seeking their help. Having brand-new essentials like underwear can provide comfort, dign