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That’s How It’s DUNN: Meet the Leader (DONE)

That’s How It’s DUNN: Meet the Leader (DONE)

July 9, 2025

It’s time for another episode of That’s How It’s Dunn: Meet the Leader! Join County Manager Kris Korpela as she chats with Facilities, Parks, and Transit Director Austin Witt. Get to know Austin,...

Traffic Sign Update

Traffic Sign Update

Public Notice - July 3, 2025. The Dunn County Sheriff's Office would like to inform the public that the Dunn County Highway Department has installed new “Illegal Passing on the Right” and “No Passing...

Dan Dunbar has been selected county manager

Dunn County Appoints Dan Dunbar as New County Manager

June 25, 2025

MENOMONIE — Dan Dunbar, the Assistant Dunn County Manager, was selected by the County Board of Supervisors Wednesday, June 18, to succeed County Manager Kris Korpela, who has served the county for 24...

Dunn County is Certified as a Family Friendly Workplace

Dunn County is Certified as a Family Friendly Workplace

By MNN Staff June 17, 2025

MENOMONIE - Family Friendly Workplaces is happy to announce that Dunn County has earned a gold-level certification as a Family Friendly Workplace, recognizing its comitment to supporting employees' well-being...

Dunn County Fair

Volunteer Opportunities at The Neighbors of Dunn County

By MNN Staff June 11, 2025

Volunteers are being asked to assist Neighbors of Dunn County residents to travel to the Dunn County Fair to enjoy time looking at the animals and exhibits. According to Alyssa Stelter, Activity Director...

Screenshot of We Cope

Free Online UW-Extension WeCope Series Begins June 25

By Luisa Gerasimo June 4, 2025

University of Wisconsin Madison - Division of Extension educators will be offering an online six-session lunch and learn opportunity this summer designed specifically to focus on finding the good. Beginning...

Public Meetings: Week of May 28 - June 4

Public Meetings: Week of May 28 – June 4

May 28, 2025

City of Menomonie Mon Jun 2 City Council - 7 p.m. Click HERE for full calendar. School District of Menomonie Thur June 5 Last Day of School Fri June 6 Professional Development Day Click HERE...

Evergreen Cemetery - Menomonie

Memorial Day Event to be Held in Menomonie

By Kevin McGrath May 14, 2025

Memorial Day is the unofficial beginning of summer. Many of us are already making plans for the long weekend. We’ll gather with family and friends at barbecues, graduations, sporting events, and concerts...

Rural Doorstop Route

NEW Rural Doorstop Bus Service to Menomonie Launches June 2

May 14, 2025

Call ahead to schedule! Call 715-235-7433 (24-hour notice required) $15 per ride. Free rural rides month of June. For more information contact Dunn County Transit at 715-235-7433.

Recovery & Wellness Consortium

Consortium Celebrates 10 Years of Aiding Recovery in Western Wisconsin 

May 14, 2025

CHIPPEWA FALLS - For the last 10 years, residents of nine counties in western Wisconsin have been able to receive personalized mental health, substance use and other services through a unique partnership...

QPR - Question, Persuade, Refer

Mental Health Awareness Training Offered In-Person and Online

May 13, 2025

Menomonie - Dunn County community members are invited to participate in a free online training called QPR on Tuesday, May 13, designed to equip individuals with the skills to respond effectively to someone...

Mental Health Matters

Mental Health Matters

By MNN Staff May 7, 2025

Have you noticed the green bows and garlands decorating downtown Menomonie along the lakefront? If you’ve wondered what they’re all about, here’s the story. They’ve been placed there in recognition...

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