Photo courtesy of Siri Benrud By Ian Kistner The Mustangs are on pace to begin their 2025-2026 basketball season after a solid winning record filled previous year. Menomonie’s 2024-2025 season record was 14-12 (6-8 in conference). The Mustangs look to improve that record this coming season in their 2nd year with new coach Greg Van Grunsven. Menomonie lost some key players from their success last year, including Brody Thorton, Isaac Ellison, Brady Johnson, and AJ Zydowsky.

Do you have a child who is 4 years old and eligible for the SDMA 4K program? Online enrollment begins at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, February 2, 2026. The enrollment packet link will be available on our website on Friday, January 30, 2026. We look forward to welcoming our newest learners! For additional information, please visit our district website . From the Menomonie Area Schools Facebook page .

Only a few municipalities in Dunn County will be holding a needed Spring Primary Election on February 17, 2026. Residents of the City of Menomonie will see a Mayoral Primary on the ballot on February 17, 2026. Three candidates have filed papers to run for the office of Mayor of Menomonie, triggering a needed Spring Primary. Names were drawn at random and will appear on the ballot for City of Menomonie residents in the following order: Grady Richartz Randy Knaack Matthew C

The UW–Madison Division of Extension offices in Chippewa, Dunn, and Eau Claire Counties are excited to share a new way to stay in the loop — the Tri-County Connection newsletter! This quarterly e-newsletter brings together updates, upcoming events, and stories from your local Extension Team. You’ll find helpful tips for families, resources for agriculture industry members and community leaders, and fun learning opportunities for youth and adults alike. “We’re excited to make

By Alyssa Van Duyse Chippewa Valley Technical College Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin is launching a new partnership with Chippewa Valley Technical College, supported by a $239,000 grant, aimed at enhancing youth mental health while introducing young people to postsecondary education opportunities. Funding was awarded through the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health’s Wisconsin Partnership Program and will support a three-year initia

Menomonie P.E.O. Chapter DD chose the Wisconsin Foster Closet as its 2025 Christmas project and collected $735 in donations from our sisters. Our treasurer, Cyrilla Face, is shown here presenting a check to Tammy Wood-Garr, the founder and director of the organization, which she originally started in the basement of her home. They provide much needed supplies to children who often leave their homes with nothing but what they are wearing. Submitted.

Four inspiring graduate students share their experiences in Q&As Menomonie, Wis. – Among the class of nearly 130 Graduate Studies students who crossed the commencement stage at University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Dec. 20 ceremony, four were recognized by faculty and staff as inspiring graduates whose stories represent what it is to be Stout Proud. The graduates shared their university experiences, setbacks and successes in UW-Stout’s Inspiring Graduate Q&A series : Hanahh Egg

The Spring Election is scheduled for April 7, 2026. Below you will find candidate information. Keep checking the Menomonie Minute for election coverage and updates. Election information can be found on My Vote Wisconsin . If you find this information helpful, please consider supporting the Menomonie Minute. Municipal Boards - cities, townships, and villages City of Menomonie Because there are three candidates for mayor, a primary will be necessary in the City of Menomonie, wh

Darlene E LaBrec, age 89 of Menomonie, formerly of Arkansaw, died Sunday, January 11, 2026 at her home in Menomonie. Darlene was born at the home of her parents, Wm and Edith (King) Cataract on April 12, 1936 in the Town of Frankfort, rural Pepin County. She attended Oak Center, a one room school, and graduated from Arkansaw High School. After graduation, she worked at Fanny Farmer Candy Store in Eau Claire until she married her high school sweetheart, Lyle LaBrec, on Decembe

AI-Assisted Film and Video Production class to open summer 2026 By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – A new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assisted Film and Video Production course will launch at University of Wisconsin-Stout in summer 2026. The course, possibly a first-of-its-kind in the Universities of Wisconsin, was developed by a video production faculty trio – Keif Oss, Jonny Wheeler and Co O’Neill . Students in the course will produce a short narrative film, using A