After the James Huff Stout Remembrance Day Lantern Walk at the Wilson Place on Monday, December 8th, from 6:30 pm on, everyone is invited to gather at Olde Towne for a special presentation by Jerome Poling, local historian and author of "An Idea Comes of Age UW-Stout 1891 to 2016." Jerome will share stories and insights about James Huff Stout’s remarkable legacy—his contributions to education, civic progress, and the Menomonie we know today. It’s a wonderful way to warm up, r

Joseph A. “Joe” Justus, age 66 of Menomonie, died Monday, December 1, 2025 at his home in Menomonie with his family by his side. Joe was born on June 11, 1959 in Menomonie. He was the son of Marion and Betty (Scheele) Justus. Joe grew up in Glencoe, MN and graduated from Glencoe High School in 1977. After high school, Joe went to tech school in St. Cloud for carpentry and drafting. Joe married Kathy Fogarty in 1981. They lived in Glencoe where they started their family and Jo

Menomonie Theater Guild is excited to announce the upcoming auditions for our winter production of The Play That Goes Wrong. Shake off those old winter blues, and join us to take part in this hilariously problematic show! Rehearsals begin January 5, 2026 with a table read at the MTG studio building, and performances will be held at the Mabel Tainter Theatre on the weekends of 2/20/2026 - 2/22/2026 and 2/27/2026-3/1/2026. Show Synopsis: The Cornley University Drama Society is

Eugene “Shag” H. Skjegstad, age 100, of Menomonie, died peacefully on Friday November 28, 2025, at the American Lutheran Home in Menomonie. Gene was born July 20, 1925, in Menomonie, the son of Ole and Vivian (Nelson) Skjegstad. He graduated from Menomonie High School and completed two years at The Stout Institute.  Gene married Virginia Stoll October 16, 1950, in Menomonie. As a life-long resident of Menomonie Gene worked for the railroad, drove taxi, city bus and school bus

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 The Caring Closet will be open Saturday, December 6th, from 10am-noon. We have a large inventory of clothing to choose from. We are blessed with your generosity of many donations. Everything is free. We accept donations when we're open. Please share. We are located in the New Life Nazarene Church baseme

Many charitable organizations still need assistance to bring Christmas to those in need. Follow the links below for more information. Christmas Miracle Vets Fighting 4 Vets Veteran family Christmas sponsors Wisconsin Foster Closet Christmas for Kids Strong Arm Helping Families Christmas for Children The Bridge to Hope's Gift of Giving Menomonie Lions Club Spirit of Christmas The Neighbors of Dunn County Secret Santa Wheeler Community Action Club Toy Drive Operation Christmas

Update-vehicle has been located. Person of interest is still at large.   Vehicle Theft & Person of Interest – Public Assistance Requested We are asking for the public’s help in locating the pictured truck and individual. Vehicle description: Green truck Marked with The Natural Touch Landscaping logo Stolen from Elk Mound Last seen around 4:00 PM traveling toward Eau Claire May not have traveled far due to possible mechanical issues We are also attempting to locate Bradley G.

THIN ICE WARNING – PLEASE USE CAUTION We want to remind everyone that ice conditions remain extremely unsafe on local bodies of water. Over the past several days, multiple people have fallen through thin ice by Cemetery Bay on Lake Menomin. Thankfully, all were able to get out safely, but these incidents could have ended much differently. No ice is ever 100% safe. Early-season ice can vary in thickness from one step to the next. If you choose to venture out: Carry a phone, ic

The City of Menomonie’s Community Services Department will begin tree removals this week, with a primary focus on ash trees affected by Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). What to Expect Crews will begin with high-priority safety removals before moving into the Elmwood Addition neighborhood. After Elmwood is complete, work will shift to North Menomonie neighborhoods. Later this year, crews will return to grind stumps, add black dirt, and reseed grass. Because the same crews also handle

Christmas Miracle is helping bring Christmas to families in Dunn County. You can drop off items at Integrity Auto, 513 Oak Avenue, Menomonie. A wish list can be found below. You can also call 715-231-3993 to sponsor a child or family. Toy giveaway is scheduled for December 19th; however, any late donations will be saved for next year.