Did you know that research suggests up to 35% of dementias could be eliminated or delayed with healthy lifestyle factors? Join us in the library meeting room APRIL 23rd @ 2 pm to talk about practical things we can ALL do, no matter our age, for brain health. I’m Interested Ruff, ruff! We’re having a DOG MAN party! Grab the kids and come celebrate this part man/part canine crime fighter that is the star of Dav Pilkey’s popular kids books. There will be games, crafts, a pho

Vance Creek Experiential Therapy internships add to clinical training for master’s students By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – There is something therapeutic to a slow, rhythmic trail ride on horseback. You begin to feel grounded in the quiet nature of the woods and in the calming company of horses. The calm can lead to new thoughts or the banishment of worries or a “letting go” of control. This form of experiential learning can help clients build self-awareness, impro

Robert Richard Prinsen “Bob” of Menomonie, Wisconsin passed on April 6th, 2026 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Bob was born in New Richmond, Wisconsin on June 7th, 1946 to Benjamin and Geneva (Platson) Prinsen. He attended Broadview Country Grade School and then later Glenwood City High School where he graduated in 1964. After high school, Bob farmed with his dad and had a farm deferment from being drafted. But after seeing so many of his friends drafted and sent to Vietnam, he fel

Bridget Hanson (born Margaret Sue Hanson), 70, of Menomonie, Wisconsin, passed away on April 2, 2026, surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Bridget, daughter of Eldon and Sue Hanson, lived a life centered on love, service, and faith. As a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, she offered wisdom freely, joy generously and her natural inclination to sing without hesitation or concern for who might be listening. She was deeply respected for he

School District of the Menomonie Area Board of Education Dale Dalke (I) - 3902 Amy Riddle Swanson (I) - 3696 Jay Edenborg - 3174 Josie Pillman - 2119 Joseph Eliason - 1960 Circuit Court Judge - Branch I James M. Peterson (ran unopposed) Wisconsin State Supreme Court - Dunn County results Chris Taylor - 5966 Maria Lazar - 4390 Chris Taylor won the statewide election with 903,416 votes (60.1%) Maria Lazar received 598,277 votes (39.8%) City of Menomonie Mayor

Connie Gibson with her care packages for UW-Stout students / submitted photo By Taylor Franklin, UW-Stout Student A small business popped up last fall near Menomonie. It is created specifically for University of Wisconsin-Stout students and their families. “So That” is a care package delivery business. Each package is themed and includes a variety of items, ready for personal delivery to students. Andrea Hattery, a parent of a UW-Stout student, is a repeat customer of “So Th

Work from I-94 in Menomonie to County D includes placing new asphalt pavement To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Gov. Tony Evers has signed a $4.98 million contract with prime contractor Monarch Paving Co. of Amery for a resurfacing project on WIS 25 from I-94 in Menomonie north to County D. Construction is expected to start the week of April 13. This segment of WIS 25 is showing signs of deterioration. To address this and other issues, the Wisconsin Department o

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 Blue Devils Unscripted The Caring Closet will be open on Saturday, April 4th, from 10am-noon. All clothing is donated and free to whoever needs it. Donations (gently used clothing and bedding) are accepted during open times. The Caring Closet is located in the New Life Nazarene Church basement at 1002 8

Chippewa Valley–based TrueWellness partners with Blue Zones to assess five local communities, build plans for better health Northwest Wisconsin is taking a major step toward improving long‑term community health. TrueWellness, a new community‑based nonprofit, headquartered in the Chippewa Valley, is launching a regional initiative to transform the environments where residents live, work, learn and play. The goal is simple, to make it easier for everyone to choose healthier h

The City of Menomonie will hold a Special City Council Meeting on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers (1st Floor, South Wing, City Hall, 800 Wilson Avenue) to gather public input on the Data Center Industrial (I-4) District Zoning. Community members who wish to provide input are encouraged to attend. Comments received during this meeting will be included in the public record and considered during the drafting of the amendment to the Data Center I