MPD Officer Aaron Bergh receives First Responder of the Year Award

Yesterday, I presented Aaron Bergh, an officer with the Menomonie Police Department, the 2025 “First Responder of the Year” award during the Assembly floor session. The State Assembly honored Officer Bergh in a public ceremony with other recipients from across the state.

Officer Bergh has been with the Menomonie Police Department since November 2000 and accepted the role of the city’s first-ever behavioral health officer in 2023. Since then, Officer Bergh has worked closely with the City’s Project Hope to help with substance abuse and mental health battles within the community.

The “First Responder of the Year” award was created in 2019 to recognize the brave men and women who serve in our community. State Representatives from each legislative district seek nominations from their communities and select one individual who best exemplifies community service, selflessness, and dedication. The list of recipients from this year included police officers, sheriff’s deputies, firefighters, and all levels of EMS personnel.

From Representative Clint Moses's Facebook page.