Ready for spring to get out and get moving? We’ve got you covered with 2 fun opportunities! Walk & Talk Book Club Menomonie in Motion Class Walk & Talk Book Club Led by Library Director Joleen Sterk, this book club will get us out on the trail walking and in the library talking about the book, “Be Where Your Feet Are” by Scott O’Neil. Feb 25, March 4, March 11, & March 18 from 5:30-6:30 registration for the book club is not required (but IS required for Menomonie in Motion) F

Doris Anne Sanasac, age 82, of Menomonie, Wisconsin, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Monroe Manor in Barron, Wisconsin. Doris was born on April 3, 1943, in Menomonie, Wisconsin, to Fred and Lois (Edmonds) Rassbach. She grew up in Menomonie and graduated from Menomonie High School in 1961. It has often been told that Doris met the love of her life, Rupert “Sonny” Sanasac Jr., through church. Their affection grew while washing dishes t

Projects result in innovative way to search course bulletin, play digital Othello board game By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout’s 360-degree AI education approach prepares graduates to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving workforce by embedding artificial intelligence training in all of its degree programs. For two groups of applied mathematics and computer science students in an Advanced Machine Learning course, their final projects re

Tanglewood sat quiet for years after closing during COVID — and bringing it back has been a journey rooted in care, reinvestment, and community. Today, we’re excited to share the next chapter. Wood & Vine is the new name of the restaurant at Tanglewood Greens. https://tanglewoodgreens.com/restaurant/ For our longtime guests, this is still Tanglewood — the place you know, the team you trust, and the experience you love. For those who may not know us yet, Wood & Vine opens the

Carbonite Sports Youth NFL Flag Football is open to students in grades K though 12, from any community or school district. We have both co-ed divisions and all-girls divisions , with games played on Saturdays at the Menomonie Middle School in Menomonie, WI. The Spring 2026 season runs April 18th through June 6th. Key Spring 2026 Dates January 21st: Registration Opens Jan. 21st - Feb. 13th: "Early Bird" Registration Feb. 14th - Mar. 27th: Regular registration open March

Feeling stressed? Looking for simple ways to build more positivity into your day? Join our WeCOPE: Connecting with Our Positive Emotions – Lunch & Learn Series, an evidence-based program designed to help adults manage stress, boost positive feelings, and build healthy habits. Tuesdays | March 31–May 5 12:00–1:00 PM Six virtual sessions Learn practical tools like mindfulness, gratitude, emotional awareness, and self-compassion — all during your lunch hour! The course is fre

The City of Menomonie is now accepting applications for its Nonprofit Financial Assistance Grant, a funding opportunity designed to support local nonprofit organizations working to enhance the quality of life for Menomonie residents. This competitive grant program provides financial assistance for projects or programs that deliver clear, measurable community benefits and align with the City’s priorities for civic enrichment, equity, sustainability, and overall livability. E

David Lee Brenholt, age 85, of Menomonie, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, and was welcomed into heaven. David was born on April 25, 1940, to Richard and Gilma (Berg) Brenholt. He grew up in the Chetek area and graduated from Chetek High School in 1958, where he was recognized as an all-star athlete. In August of 1964, David married Judy Kuns. Together they raised three children. Judy preceded him in death in 1997. He later married R

Heritage Hall renovation, AI innovations, industry-sponsored focus among year’s notable headlines Menomonie, Wis. – It was a year of big things at University of Wisconsin-Stout, from breaking ground for the biggest construction project in university history to posting some of the most notable enrollment growth in the Universities of Wisconsin to being chosen as Large Business of the Year . In 2025, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University also earned big accolades, such as being