Summer is here, and school is out—but healthy meals don’t stop! We are so excited to kick off our Summer Meals Program! BIG NEWS FOR THIS SUMMER: We have a brand-new meal site opening up at Oaklawn Elementary! This new location is specifically here to make sure kids stay fed all week long—it will be open every Friday and on all the days that summer school is not in session. No hoops to jump through, no registration required—just free, nutritious meals for kids and teens all s

Dunn County Manager Dan Dunbar is back with his monthly message. These short videos are posted on the Dunn County Facebook page and on the Dunn County YouTube channel. Mr. Dunbar's video includes information regarding this month's County Board meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. A video recording of the meeting will be available on the county's YouTube channel. Information about this meeting, as well as other public meetings, can be found on the public m

Learn metalsmithing techniques through jewelry-making Do you want to try jewelry-making? This weekend workshop is a great place to start. Participants will learn basic metalsmithing techniques such as sanding, sawing, filing, drilling, forming, surface embellishment, soldering, and patination with non-ferrous metals such as copper and brass at the beginning of the workshop. After understanding the materials and tools, participants will make a couple of sterling silver rings o

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT Due to the weather, we have decided to move June 17th's Music in the Park indoors. MITP will take place in the high school's main gym at the Durand-Arkansaw School District. A HUGE THANK YOU to Mr. Trudeau and all the district staff for allowing us to make this shift. We encourage all attendees to bring their own lawn chair(s) and/or blanket(s). Food, soda, and water will still be served, so please stop by and support some awesome local nonprofits. Menu

What happens when a community invests in mental health? Come see for yourself! We're so excited to invite you to our 2026 Nonprofit Impact Tour, a FREE, behind-the-scenes look at the real change happening right here in Dunn County! This year, we're visiting three incredible organizations: Hoof Beat Therapeutic Healing Center — Where retired racehorses help people heal Arbor Place — Compassionate care for those on the journey to recovery Wisconsin Milkweed Alliance - WIMA — Pe

Congratulations to the Union Trailer & Power Equipment WISSOTA Super Stock Feature Winner, 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐌𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 of Cameron, Wisconsin, on Heroes Night presented by 715 Concrete ! Top 3: Alex Myers - Cameron, WI Andrew Davis - Barron, WI Scott Geiger - Dorchester, WI Congratulations to the Tim's Automotive Machine WISSOTA Midwest Modified Feature Winner, 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐧, of Ellsworth, Wisconsin, on Heroes Night presented by 715 Concrete ! Top 3: Brandon Jensen

Interdisciplinary team of graphic communications, graphic media, print management students’ ‘Mail Across Minneapolis’ celebrates print media By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – In an international competition designed to celebrate the way print media brings people together across the globe, a team of University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic students won the coveted TAGA Student Choice Award at the 2026 Technical Association of the Graphic Arts, Helmut Kipphan Student C

James G. Treadwell, age 92, of Menomonie, WI, passed away Friday, June 12, after a long and prosperous life. James was born April 25, 1934, in Madison, WI, to Charles Treadwell and Verona Koberstein. He grew up in the Madison area and graduated from Central Senior High School. James, known to many as Jim, married Arlyn Scheifel on November 27, 1965, at St. Patrick’s Church in Madison, WI. Shortly thereafter, they moved to Menomonie, where Jim began his long career with the Un

Turn personal stories into a powerful personal narrative Transform your lived experience into a compelling narrative. Across five two-hour sessions, you will read and analyze memoir excerpts to understand effective techniques, identify your target audience—whether family, community, or potential publication—and strengthen your observational skills to uncover the vivid details that bring personal stories to life. Each session includes structured writing time and targeted exerc

Women’s clothing donations needed at Arbor Place! Have gently used women’s clothing to spare? Every donation helps support individuals on their journey to healing and recovery. Thank you for making a difference! From the Arbor Place Facebook page.