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Free Downtown Parking Continues Until Jan 18
Free Downtown Parking Continues Until Jan 18
City Christmas Tree Curbside Pickup Jan 8
City Christmas Tree Curbside Pickup Jan 8
Menomonie (Wis) Police Department logo. Shield with eagle, US flag, Wisconsin state flag
Menomonie Police Dept in the Community
Wolske Bay Park. (900 Wolske Bay Rd)
Winter Fun at Wolske Bay Park
Winter Reading Challenge
Winter Reading Challenge
ADRC Hosts 8 Week Virtual Book Club on Brain Health Starting Jan 8
ADRC Hosts 8 Week Virtual Book Club on Brain Health Starting Jan 8
Dunn County Jail Residents Give Back
Dunn County Jail Residents Give Back
Memorial Light Tree at The Neighbors of Dunn County
Memorial Light Tree at The Neighbors of Dunn County
Photo: Dunn County Wisconsin logo
Dunn County Approaches Fulfilling High-Speed Internet Goal of Total Access
Photo: Dunn County Wisconsin logo
Dunn County Highway Dept Announces Major 2026 Road Repair and Reconstruction Plan
Community Finds Value in 4-H and UW-Stout Art Education Collaboration
Community Finds Value in 4-H and UW-Stout Art Education Collaboration
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Menomonie Collegians
Property Taxes in the SDMA
Property Taxes in the SDMA
UW-Stout Dec 20 Commencement
UW-Stout Dec 20 Commencement
University of North Dakota football players prepare to take the field. The players wear white uniforms with green numbers and green helmets.
Menomonie Collegians
Fire at Stepping Stones Family Shelter
Fire at Stepping Stones Family Shelter
Free Grant Writing 101 Workshop Jan 13
Free Grant Writing 101 Workshop Jan 13
Jerry & Kim Porter of Menomonie were recognized by the Red Cross in March 2025 as NW WI Heroes having been regular monthly donors for 29 years.
Red Cross Blood Drives During January
First Day Hike/Ski Jan 1 on Red Cedar Trail
First Day Hike/Ski Jan 1 on Red Cedar Trail
Community Finds Value in 4-H and UW-Stout Art Education Collaboration
Community Finds Value in 4-H and UW-Stout Art Education Collaboration
Wolske Bay Park
Wolske Bay Park
MHS Grads: Where are They Now?
MHS Grads: Where are They Now?
Tis the Season...Enjoy the Lights
Tis the Season…Enjoy the Lights
Free Christmas Day Meal - Everyone Welcome
Free Christmas Day Meal – Everyone Welcome
Winter Reading Challenge
Winter Reading Challenge
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Menomonie Collegians
University of North Dakota football players prepare to take the field. The players wear white uniforms with green numbers and green helmets.
Menomonie Collegians
MHS Extracurricular Activities Dec 10 - 17
MHS Extracurricular Activities Dec 10 – 17
Menomonie Collegians
Menomonie Collegians
Eight members of the University of Wisconsin women's cross country team made the sign of a W.
Menomonie Collegians
Informed Voter Information
Spring Election Information
Invitation to Interviews with Candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court Sat Dec 6
Invitation to Interviews with Candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court Sat Dec 6
Voter Registration Training Nov 11
Voter Registration Training Nov 11
Fair Voting Maps: Community Hearing on Proposed Independent Commission
Fair Voting Maps: Community Hearing on Proposed Independent Commission
Otter Creek Town Hall picture
Town of Otter Creek Polling
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Wolske Bay Park. (900 Wolske Bay Rd)
Winter Fun at Wolske Bay Park
December 23, 2025

Wolske Bay (Park)  is ready to welcome families for some seasonal fun! From free ice skating and cozy fire pits to festive Christmas lights,...

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City
Free Downtown Parking Continues Until Jan 18
Free Downtown Parking Continues Until Jan 18
December 30, 2025

From Dec 15 - Jan 18, visitors and residents can enjoy free parking at all city meters north of Wilson Avenue in downtown Menomonie. These meters...

City Christmas Tree Curbside Pickup Jan 8
City Christmas Tree Curbside Pickup Jan 8
December 30, 2025
Menomonie (Wis) Police Department logo. Shield with eagle, US flag, Wisconsin state flag
Menomonie Police Dept in the Community
December 23, 2025
Wolske Bay Park. (900 Wolske Bay Rd)
Winter Fun at Wolske Bay Park
December 23, 2025
Winter Reading Challenge
Winter Reading Challenge
December 23, 2025
Protect Yourself Against Scams & Identity Theft - Free Presentation at the Library
Protect Yourself Against Scams & Identity Theft – Free Presentation at the Library
December 17, 2025
County & Towns
ADRC Hosts 8 Week Virtual Book Club on Brain Health Starting Jan 8
ADRC Hosts 8 Week Virtual Book Club on Brain Health Starting Jan 8
December 30, 2025

Registration is required. Call 877-485-2372. Source: ADRC Facebook Page.

Dunn County Jail Residents Give Back
Dunn County Jail Residents Give Back
December 30, 2025
Memorial Light Tree at The Neighbors of Dunn County
Memorial Light Tree at The Neighbors of Dunn County
December 18, 2025
Photo: Dunn County Wisconsin logo
Dunn County Approaches Fulfilling High-Speed Internet Goal of Total Access
By BK • December 17, 2025
Photo: Dunn County Wisconsin logo
Dunn County Highway Dept Announces Major 2026 Road Repair and Reconstruction Plan
December 17, 2025
Dunn County ADRC Invites Residents to Explore their Services
Dunn County ADRC Invites Residents to Explore their Services
November 26, 2025
Schools
Community Finds Value in 4-H and UW-Stout Art Education Collaboration
Community Finds Value in 4-H and UW-Stout Art Education Collaboration
By Zachary Rozmiarek • December 30, 2025

Three area 4-H programs will again partner with the UW-Stout Art Education Program to bring art lessons to area youth. This is the sixth year...

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Menomonie Collegians
By Layne Pitt, MNN Contributor • December 30, 2025
Property Taxes in the SDMA
Property Taxes in the SDMA
By Joe Zydowsky • December 23, 2025
UW-Stout Dec 20 Commencement
UW-Stout Dec 20 Commencement
By Abbey Goers • December 23, 2025
University of North Dakota football players prepare to take the field. The players wear white uniforms with green numbers and green helmets.
Menomonie Collegians
By Layne Pitt, MNN Contributor • December 23, 2025
MHS Extracurricular Activities Dec 10 - 17
MHS Extracurricular Activities Dec 10 – 17
December 17, 2025
Organizations
Fire at Stepping Stones Family Shelter
Fire at Stepping Stones Family Shelter
December 30, 2025

December 26: It is with a heavy heart we notify the community that our family shelter located on Broadway Street was damaged by fire yesterday....

Free Grant Writing 101 Workshop Jan 13
Free Grant Writing 101 Workshop Jan 13
December 30, 2025
Jerry & Kim Porter of Menomonie were recognized by the Red Cross in March 2025 as NW WI Heroes having been regular monthly donors for 29 years.
Red Cross Blood Drives During January
By MNN Staff • December 30, 2025
First Day Hike/Ski Jan 1 on Red Cedar Trail
First Day Hike/Ski Jan 1 on Red Cedar Trail
December 30, 2025
Community Finds Value in 4-H and UW-Stout Art Education Collaboration
Community Finds Value in 4-H and UW-Stout Art Education Collaboration
By Zachary Rozmiarek • December 30, 2025
Menomonie Lions Bring Christmas to Foster Closet, Bridge to Hope, Stepping Stones
Menomonie Lions Bring Christmas to Foster Closet, Bridge to Hope, Stepping Stones
December 23, 2025
Life
Wolske Bay Park
Wolske Bay Park
December 30, 2025

MHS Grads: Where are They Now?
MHS Grads: Where are They Now?
By Judy Foust, MNN Contributor • December 23, 2025
Tis the Season...Enjoy the Lights
Tis the Season…Enjoy the Lights
December 23, 2025
Free Christmas Day Meal - Everyone Welcome
Free Christmas Day Meal – Everyone Welcome
December 23, 2025
Winter Reading Challenge
Winter Reading Challenge
December 23, 2025
Stripped for Parts Film
Stripped for Parts Film
December 19, 2025
Sports & Recreation
ADRC Hosts 8 Week Virtual Book Club on Brain Health Starting Jan 8
ADRC Hosts 8 Week Virtual Book Club on Brain Health Starting Jan 8
December 30, 2025

Registration is required. Call 877-485-2372. Source: ADRC Facebook Page.

Wolske Bay Park
Wolske Bay Park
December 30, 2025
Fire at Stepping Stones Family Shelter
Fire at Stepping Stones Family Shelter
December 30, 2025
Free Grant Writing 101 Workshop Jan 13
Free Grant Writing 101 Workshop Jan 13
December 30, 2025
Jerry & Kim Porter of Menomonie were recognized by the Red Cross in March 2025 as NW WI Heroes having been regular monthly donors for 29 years.
Red Cross Blood Drives During January
December 30, 2025
Free Downtown Parking Continues Until Jan 18
Free Downtown Parking Continues Until Jan 18
December 30, 2025
Elections
Informed Voter Information
Spring Election Information
By MNN Staff • December 10, 2025

Spring elections are fast approaching. Primary elections as needed will be held Tues, Feb 17. Regular election will be held Tuesday, April 7. Election...

Invitation to Interviews with Candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court Sat Dec 6
Invitation to Interviews with Candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court Sat Dec 6
December 3, 2025
Voter Registration Training Nov 11
Voter Registration Training Nov 11
November 5, 2025
Fair Voting Maps: Community Hearing on Proposed Independent Commission
Fair Voting Maps: Community Hearing on Proposed Independent Commission
August 27, 2025
Otter Creek Town Hall picture
Town of Otter Creek Polling
March 26, 2025
Informed Voter Information
April 1 Election
March 26, 2025