Front row: Gracie Miller, Ayala Hilson, Emmi Marlett, Lauren Ohman. Back row: Reese Barfknecht, Mya Romsos, Mariana Ramirez, Eme Gamez, Jordan Ohman, Caitlin Dunbar. By Josh Spicer and Ian Kistner With a new season on the horizon, the Menomonie girls’ basketball team enters preseason preparations determined to build on last year’s progress, blending returning experience with emerging young talent as they shape their identity for the months ahead. The girls’ basketball tea

The Menomonie Mustangs had three athletes selected to the 2025 Big Rivers All-Conference soccer team. Earning all-conference honors were, left to right: Senior Miles Ogden (2nd team), Senior Keebtxuj Xiong (honorable mention), and Senior Ryan Xu (honorable mention). Congratulations! Find all the selections at the Big Rivers Conference website -- https://www.bigriversconference.org/fall-sports/football/#allconference

The Menomonie Mustangs had five runners selected to the 2025 Big Rivers All-Conference boys cross country team. Earning all-conference honors were, left to right: Senior Luke Ray (1st team), Junior Noah Winder (1st team), Junior Owen Pelzel (1st team), Sophomore Logan Topper (2nd team), and Junior Evan Olson (honorable mention). These young men led the team to both the conference and sectional titles, which earned them a trip to state, where they finished 8th. Congratulations

L-R: Bella Drake, Lauren McCalla, Addison Schuler, Kyah Barnhart, and Bennett Schmitt Bree Barfknecht The Menomonie Mustangs had six runners selected to the 2025 Big Rivers All-Conference girls cross country teams. Making 1st team all-conference were Seniors Lauren McCalla and Bennett Schmitt, Junior Bella Drake, and Sophomore Bree Barfknecht. Earning 2nd team honors was Sophomore Addison Schuler, and earning honorable mention was Senior Kyah Barnhart. The team captured the

On Friday, January 2, 2026, Aaron Williams and Andrew Johannes were sworn in as police officers with the Menomonie Police Department. They will begin the law enforcement academy at CVTC next week and, upon graduating in May, will start field training with our department. Officer Mitchell Moe graduated from the Chippewa Valley Technical College 720-hour Law Enforcement Academy on Thursday, December 18. He will begin his field training program with our department on Monday, Dec

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Robert Wayne Thorson, age 82, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife Marie and their children. Born on August 10, 1943, to Carl and Frances Thorson, Robert lived a life defined by kindness, humility, and humor. After graduating from Alma High School, Robert served in the Army and held several roles before finding his longtime professional home at the Menomonie, WI Post Office. He spent many years there as a Rural Le

Rosemary F. Achenbach, age 92 of Durand, died Monday, January 5, 2026 at the Comforts of Home in Menomonie. Rosemary was born on December 19, 1933 in Durand. She was the daughter of Albert and Agnes (Anibas) Fedie. Rosemary grew up in the Town of Canton and graduated salutatorian of her class at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Lima. She married the love of her life, Patrick Achenbach on October 6, 1952 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Lima. After marriage they farmed and rai

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 Keep up with what is happening at the Menomonie Public Library! Check out their January Newsletter . 50 years ago (1976)...

A public hearing on Ordinance 2026-01 was held during the January 5, 2026, city council meeting. The ordinance amends portions of Title 10 of the city code regarding the definitions of warehousing and data centers, and establishes a new zoning classification, the I-4 Data Center Industrial District. Seven members of the public addressed the council, all speaking in favor of the ordinance. Under the current city code, data centers are included in the definition of “warehousing