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Fiber Fridays Offers Support to Learn New Skills

Fiber Fridays Offers Support to Learn New Skills

March 4, 2026

The Menomonie Public Library will be hosting Fiber Fridays, a creative class designed for adults, from March 6-May 29 (4:15-5:45pm). Come and learn how to knit, crochet, or both with one-on-one support...

A gas war is raging in Menomonie as the above advertisements indicate. The war reportedly started when a self-service station dropped its price to 48.9 and another self-service outlet met that price. The report says it is the policy of one station to remain two cents above the self-service stations which caused it to drop its price to 50.9. That station’s neighbors followed suit and the war spread throughout the community. Regular gas sold in the approximate 54.9 to 59.9 range before the war started. Staff Photo: Dan Loonstra

Looking Back: March

March 4, 2026

GAS WAR RAGING HERE A gas war is raging in Menomonie as the above advertisements indicate. The war reportedly started when a self-service station dropped its price to 48.9 and another self-service outlet...

MHS Grads

MHS Grads

By Judy Foust March 4, 2026

In this week’s article, the spotlight is on Fong Kang, MHS Class of 2010. Fong grew up in Menomonie. His parents divorced when he was young, and he was raised by his mother. In high school, Fong enjoyed...

MHS Grads

MHS Grads

By Judy Foust February 25, 2026

Friends, this week’s article is especially meaningful to me. Why? Because the subject—Linda Russell—is not only a (1967) classmate of mine but is also a dear friend. If you’ve been in Menomonie...

MHS Grads

MHS Grads

By Judy Foust February 18, 2026

If you know Angie Benson at all, the first word that comes to mind is either music or piano. Growing up in Menomonie, Angie first showed interest in piano while attending Preschool at UW-Stout. Says Angie,...

MHS Grads

MHS Grads

By Judy Foust February 11, 2026

This interview turned out to be an adventure! Mindy Clausing Huntress is another former student of mine. I should have known this would be a learning experience when we arranged to meet at her art studio/gallery...

Valentine’s Day Events in Menomonie

Valentine’s Day Events in Menomonie

February 11, 2026

  Saturday, February 14        10 am - 4 pm Each participating business will have a cozy free sample available on Saturday, February 14, during their open hours. Samples may be Swiss Miss...

The Journal Speaks Back

The Journal Speaks Back

By John Wilkerson, MNN Contributor February 10, 2026

Another installment in our series “The Journal Speaks Back”  -  Menomonie resident John Wilkerson invites you to join him in his love for journaling. Journaling carries a power beyond storytelling....

Looking Back: February

Looking Back: February

February 4, 2026

PRESENT SPECIAL FLAG Members of the VFW Auxiliary No. 1039 gave a Bicentennial flag to the American Lutheran Home last week. Presenting the flag were, from left: Gloria Overby, secretary; Hazel Ponto,...

MHS Grads

MHS Grads

By Judy Foust February 4, 2026

Some of you might be old enough to remember The Flip Wilson Show. One of his trademark lines was, “Here comes the Judge!” Our profile this week is of Tori Stewart—District Court Judge in Minnesota’s...

Comedy Show at UW-Stout

Comedy Show at UW-Stout

January 28, 2026

Blue Devil Productions presents a comedy show on Thursday, January 29th from 7 - 8pm at the MSC Terrace with Aiko Tanaka Comedy. The event is free and open to the public. Find out more about Aiko Tanaka...

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