Mark your calendars: the circus is coming to Menomonie on June 17th, with shows at 4 pm and 7 pm. Watch for more information on the Menomonie Minute. Purchase online HERE. Oaklawn Elementary is collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. If you have some to contribute, they can be dropped off at Oaklawn from April 20th through May 22nd. 50 years ago (1976)...

Bozzo, Zhao named Universities of Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars By Abbey Goers, UW-Stout Two University of Wisconsin-Stout professors will have a unique opportunity this year to collaborate with other exceptional Universities of Wisconsin educators, representing various disciplines of study. Selected as Universities of Wisconsin 2026-27 Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars, Alexander Bozzo, Center for Applied Ethics director and assistant professor of philosophy; a

Following are the minutes from the City Council meeting on April 9th. This meeting was for gathering public input on the creation of an I-4 Data Center Zoning District. A video recording of the meeting can be found HERE.

Join our dynamic 6-week adult golf lesson with a pro golf instructor at Tanglewood Greens in Menomonie. We are offering Women's lessons on Wednesdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10, and COED Lessons on Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9. Register HERE. From the Menomonie Recreation Department Facebook page.

Did you know that we are currently enrolling for 3K and 4K Pre-school for next Fall! If your child will be 3 or 4 before September 1st, GIVE US A CALL! Income eligibility requirements do apply! Find more information on the Menomonie Head Start website and Facebook page.

Chief Hollister presented two well-deserved Chief’s Golden Awards today! Mayor Randy Knaack is recognized for 16 years of dedicated service to the community. He has been instrumental in supporting police department grants and advancing community engagement initiatives, including Project Hope, which provides resources to individuals experiencing substance use disorders, mental illness, and homelessness. He is further recognized for his strong support of City of Menomonie emplo

Closure to be in place for up to 50 working days; traffic to be detoured via US 10, WIS 37 A segment of WIS 85 will be closed to through traffic at 7 a.m. Monday, April 27 as construction begins on a resurfacing project from just west of the north junction of County O to approximately 2,100 feet west of 1010th Street in Dunn County. The highway will be closed for up to 50 working days when work begins, and through traffic will be detoured via US 10 and WIS 37. Once WIS 85

Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Jason Bloedow, 41, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, was sentenced on April 8, 2026, by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 10 years in federal prison for possessing methamphetamine intended for distribution. Bloedow pleaded guilty to this charge on January 8, 2026. In March and early April 2025, Bloedow sold methamphetamine to a confidential informant. On April 24, 2025, officers sto

Catherine McIntyre (Snyder), age 98 of Wheeler, WI passed away April 2, 2026 at Dove Healthcare West, in Eau Claire, WI. She was born December 16, 1927 in the town of Otter Creek, Dunn County, WI to parents Gaylord and Grace (Bird) Snyder. Catherine married Samuel September 16, 1953. They had four children: Kathleen, Bruce, Kelly and Colleen. Catherine was a kind, warm hearted, caring and loving woman filled with empathy. She met every struggle in life with fortitude and dete

Polytechnic partnership empowers Minnesota company’s update By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout’s polytechnic approach gave industrial and product design alum Trevor James the skills to create his own business and carve out a niche in large-scale graphic installations. It’s also what prompted him to connect with his alma mater when he wanted to rebrand and expand that business. Now, with the help of recent graphic design and interactive med