The Menomonie Youth Hockey Association is holding its annual Christmas Wreath Fundraiser. Reach out to your favorite skater to order. If you don't know a skater, but want to support MYHA, drop me a line HERE and I will have someone contact you. The City of Menomonie recently installed an adult-size handicap-accessible changing table at the Leisure Services Center—a small upgrade that makes a big difference. Many individuals with disabilities use diapers well into adulthood.

Back row L-R: Bella Drake, Bennett Schmidt, Addie Schuler, Lauren McCalla, Sara Palmer, Kyah Barnhart, Bree Barfknecht, and Lexi Thalacker. Front row L-R: Logan Topper, Ben Seguin, Oliver Kerze, Chase Pember, Owen Pelzel, Noah Winder, Evan Olson, and Luke Ray. Photo by Joel Anderson Both the Menomonie High School girls and boys cross country teams captured Big Rivers Conference titles at the conference meet held Saturday, October 18, in Rice Lake. The girls team has been a po

Follow-up to motorcycle pursuit 09/19/2025. Based on follow-up investigation and in collaboration with Hudson P.D., Baldwin P.D., and the St. Croix Co Sheriff's Office, two individuals have been arrested and charged in this incident. They are: Parker J. Rousar , 19 of New Richmond: Felony Fleeing, Display False Registration Plates, Reckless Driving, Speeding on Freeway. Ivan X Cunningham , 29 of Baldwin: Felony Fleeing, Operating While Revoked and IID violation. Cunningham ha

Gary Lee Buchholz, 87 of Elk Lake, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025. Born on February 27, 1938, to Victor and Dorothy Buchholz (Dodge), Gary lived a life he enjoyed. From his weekly car auction adventures to making friends everywhere he went, he was especially proud to celebrate 37 years sober. He married Linda Matsen on July 8, 1967. During their marriage Gary had many careers that he was proud of. From his time at Peter’s Meats, to owning the Elk Lake Tavern, being a me

Are you a tenant with concerns about the condition of your rental unit? Are you a landlord who wants to make sure your rental unit is in rentable condition? If so, the City of Menomonie Building Inspection Department can provide voluntary and complaint-based inspections of rental units. A request form can be found on our website along with other information for renters on the Building Inspections and Zoning webpage HERE . From the City of Menomonie Facebook page .

The application can be found HERE .

Jessica Christianson Jessica Christianson of the Dunn County Veterans Service Office was one of only 10 applicants selected nationwide to receive a scholarship to attend the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) National Service Officer Training Conference in Annapolis, Maryland. The training, held twice annually, gives VFW-accredited service officers and select representatives from other veterans service organizations and government agencies the latest information on U.S. Departme

Harrigan is with nonprofit Green VI in British Virgin Islands; Carlson is with U.S. Forest Service in Ottawa National Forest By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Oct. 21, 2025 Menomonie, Wis. – Two Professional Science Master’s in conservation biology alumni from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, stationed more than 2,400 miles apart, are working to create sustainable practices and aid in conservation efforts in the wild places surrounding their communities. As senior project manage

In Loving Memory of Darlene Helen Frank April 1, 1943 - October 20, 2025 With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Darlene Helen Frank, who left us peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025. Born on April 1, 1943, to Leo and Verla Draeger, Darlene grew up with a kind heart, a quiet strength, and an enduring love for family, values that would define her entire life. On May 4, 1963, she married her soulmate, Charles Frank, and together they built not just homes, but a life filled

By Megan Hansen Two area Girl Scouts recently earned their Silver Award, and their project is sure to have a lasting impact on the Menomonie community. 9th graders Lilly Bushendorf and Sarah Hansen of Girl Scout Troop 3226, led by their troop leader Emily Hansen, have been hard at work for the last two years to complete their project. Sarah describes the Silver Award as a project that leaves a positive mark on the girls’ community and includes at least 50 hours of community s