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Local News for an Informed Community

Menomonie News Net

Local News for an Informed Community

Menomonie News Net

Arbor Place Collaborates with Local School Districts for Community Outreach and Education

Arbor Place Collaborates with Local School Districts for Community Outreach and Education

March 12, 2025

March 3, 2025 – The Prevention Manager at Arbor Place, in collaboration with the Elk Mound, Colfax, and Menomonie School Districts, successfully conducted a community outreach and education event...

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Public Meetings This Week

March 12, 2025

City of Menomonie Wed Mar 19    Urban Forestry Board - 1 p.m. - Rm 058 City Hall Mon Mar 24       City Council Meeting - 7 p.m. - Council Chambers Click HERE for full calendar; for calendar...

Founder of Khan Academy to speak at Stout event

Founder of Khan Academy to Speak at Effordability Summit

By Amber Olson March 12, 2025

MENOMONIE - The founder of Khan Academy will be one of the keynote speakers as the University of Wisconsin-Stout hosts the 7th annual Effordability Summit at the Memorial Student Center, Monday, April...

aerial view of downtown Menomonie, Wisconsin

Housing Challenges in Menomonie

By Ellen B. Ochs March 12, 2025

In 2024, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reported 18.1 per cent increase in the number of homeless people in the U.S. Housing has become a national problem – and Menomonie is part...

Free Run/Walk Fitness Class

Free Run/Walk Fitness Class

March 12, 2025

Ready for spring to get out and get moving? Join us at the library Mondays and Wednesdays March 24-May 28. Class is FREE For runners & walkers ages 14+ Meet in library meeting...

A car in the distance drives down a rural road.

No Roundabouts in Menomonie??

By Linda Olson March 12, 2025

The City of Menomonie together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) have been exploring the use of roundabouts for at least a decade. At the April 2024 meeting of the Menomonie City Council...

Grace Thrift Shop - White building with red doors

One of Menomonie’s Best Kept Secrets

By Dick Rueckl March 5, 2025

The Grace Thrift Shop, sponsored by Grace Episcopal Church, had its humble beginnings in three rooms in the upper level of the church in early 2012. The original mission of the Thrift Shop was, and remains,...

Community Foundation Announces $5,000 Endowment Match to Local Nonprofits

Community Foundation Announces $5,000 Endowment Match to Local Nonprofits

March 5, 2025

Menomonie – Thanks to a successful year of fundraising and strong investment performance in 2024, The Community Foundation of Dunn County (CFDC) is proud to announce an exciting new initiative to further...

Trail going past a forest.

Nominations Now Open for 2025 Forestry Friends Award

March 5, 2025

The City of Menomonie is proud to continue its commitment to urban forestry as a designated Tree City USA, a recognition that highlights the city's dedication to maintaining a healthy, sustainable urban...

Books on left side for March 6-21 book sale at Menomonie Public library

Library Spring Book Sale

March 5, 2025

The Friends of the Menomonie Public Library will host their SPRING book sale in March. March 6 - MEMBERS ONLY from 4-7 pm March 7-21 - PUBLIC SALE during library hours March 20-21...

Dunn County Seeks Input for a 20-Year Vision

Dunn County Seeks Input for a 20-Year Vision

March 5, 2025

MENOMONIE - Dunn County officials invite residents to help shape the county’s future by guiding decisions on land use, infrastructure and community priorities for the next 20 years.  “This is an...

Public Meetings This Week

Public Meetings This Week

March 5, 2025

City of Menomonie Mon Mar 10 Recreation Advisory Board - 7 p.m. (Leisure Center) Click HERE for calendar. To receive calendar notices sent to you click HERE. School District of Menomonie Mon Mar...

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