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Menomonie News Net

Local News for an Informed Community

Menomonie News Net

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Navigating Executive Orders on Immigration for Schools
By Joe Zydowsky, District Administrator • January 24, 2025

A number of executive orders were signed by President Trump this week that impact schools all across the United States, including schools in...

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Free Tax Preparation Assistance Available in Menomonie
February 12, 2025

Did you know that free tax preparation assistance is available in Menomonie? An AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will help get your tax returns filled...

The "Klunker" has once again appeared on the ice to raise funds for Menomonie Lions Club projects. Tickets (to make your guess when it will go down) are available from Lions members and at various locations soon.
Lions Club Car on the Ice
January 22, 2025
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Public Meetings This Week
February 12, 2025

City of Menomonie Meetings Click HERE for calendar. (To subscribe to receive calendar notices sent to you click HERE) Mon Feb 17: City Council...

Public Meetings This Week
Public Meetings This Week
January 29, 2025
Town of Menomonie Hall
Public Meetings Update
By BK January 8, 2025
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Menomonie Library News
December 31, 2024
Well Water Testing Now Available at Health Department
Well Water Testing Now Available at Health Department
February 12, 2025

The Health Department’s Water Lab is now accepting well water samples for bacteria and nitrate testing. Sample kits can be picked up at the...

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Public Meetings This Week
February 12, 2025
Public Meetings This Week
Public Meetings This Week
January 29, 2025
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Public Meetings This Week
February 12, 2025

City of Menomonie Meetings Click HERE for calendar. (To subscribe to receive calendar notices sent to you click HERE) Mon Feb 17: City Council...

MHS Students in the News
MHS Students in the News
February 8, 2025
Cole Witucki is a member of the Lawrence University men's tennis team.
Menomonie Collegians
By Layne Pitt January 29, 2025
Film Showing at UW-Stout
Film Showing at UW-Stout
January 29, 2025
Grant recipients at recent Rotary Meeting Photo: Rotary Facebook
Menomonie Rotary Funds Nonprofits and Community Groups
February 12, 2025

$10,000 in grants were recently awarded to 11 nonprofit and community groups at the Menomonie Rotary January 22 meeting, including: DC...

Fred Ochs, Menomonie, receiving recent award.  Photo: Facebook page
Barbershopper of the Year
February 12, 2025
With snowflakes falling, nearly 100 plungers took to the water and grabbed a rubber duck marked for a prize at Elk Point in Menomonie on Saturday. Pledging money for Special Olympics, the daring ones raised $21,000. Numerous volunteers contributed their time, including members of UW-Stout ROTC, The National Guard and the Thunderhawks, who helped the jumpers out of the frigid waters. Jamie Paige, co-anchor of WQOW-TV 18 News in Eau Clair, emceed the event. Photo by Deb Anderson – February 16, 2011 Dunn County News
Looking Back – February
February 5, 2025
John Zuerlein coached gymnastics at UW-Stout from 1962-94 and will be inducted into the WIAC Hall of Fame in July.
Stout Well Represented in 2025 WIAC Hall of Fame
By Matt Stanek WIAC February 12, 2025

MENOMONIE - John Zuerlein will join two other former UW-Stout athletic greats and a former Menomonie principal when he is inducted into the Wisconsin...

Menomonie High School football broadcasters Chad Zutter (left) and Joe Zydowsky.
Setting the Record Straight
By Layne Pitt, MNN Contributor • February 5, 2025
A man standing in front of a sign for Chippewa Valley Technical College.
Changing Direction
By Alyssa Van Duyse December 24, 2024
Two women standing in front a sign on the Appalachian Trail
A Record Hike
By David K. Williams December 18, 2024
Town of Otter Creek
Otter Creek Caucus Re-Vote for Supervisor After Residency Issue
By Renee Carrell February 8, 2025

On January 14, a caucus vote was held at the Otter Creek Town Hall to determine the candidates for Supervisor 2 on the Otter Creek Town Board....

A red bricked building houses the Dunn County Government offices.
Election Updates
January 22, 2025