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Wear Your Asparagus Crown

Wear Your Asparagus Crown

By John Wilkerson, MNN Contributor June 10, 2026

Many years ago, while I was still living in Florida, I made the decision that someday I’d live in one place long enough to grow asparagus. This would entail me leaving the primal heat and seeking a new...

Ludington Guard Band Begins 2026 Tuesday Concerts

Ludington Guard Band Begins 2026 Tuesday Concerts

June 3, 2026

Come join us for a summer full of great music, fresh popcorn, and of course….. delicious pie! Bring the whole family and enjoy an evening at Wilson Park every Tuesday at 7:30 - 9:00 pm through Tuesday...

Members of the Red Cedar Bassmasters performed a public service recently when they removed debris from the boat landing at Cedar Falls. This organization has been involved in a number of other projects, including sponsorship of a boating safety course. Staff photo by Dan Loonstra. June 2, 1976 Dunn County News

Looking Back: June

May 27, 2026

FOOLISH FREAK OF CARELESSNESS Last Sunday evening Hans Dragseth fired a shot in the direction of a passing top-buggy which three young men were riding. The ball struck one of them named Elef Pederson,...

Citizen Journalism Workshop Begins June 30

Citizen Journalism Workshop Begins June 30

May 27, 2026

Citizen Journalism Workshop Dates: Tuesdays June 30, July 14, 21, 28, Aug. 4 & 11, 2026 Time: 5:00-7:00 pm   Location: On-Campus, Harvey Hall, Room 140 What will you gain? Understand the...

Despite the cold, rainy weather which greeted fishermen on the opening of the 1976 fishing season Saturday, the Stan Huftel family, 1104 Wilson Ave., Menomonie, hit it big. From the left are Stan, Joe, Tom and Mark who combined to catch 16 Brook and Brown trout and one bass. Fourteen of the trout ranged in size from 13 1/2 to 15 inches and the other two measured 11 inches. The bass weighed about 4 1/2 pounds. They caught the fish at Glen Lake near Glenwood City Saturday morning. May 5, 1976 Dunn County News

Looking Back: May

May 25, 2026

BOYS TO HELP WITH ARBOR DAY WORK The Board of Education has decided to cooperate with the Improvement League by allowing the boys of the high school to assist in the annual cleaning up of the city. The...

MHS Grads: Luisa Gerasimo

MHS Grads: Luisa Gerasimo

By Judy Foust, MNN Guest Columnist May 20, 2026

This week I was delighted to interview a Menomonie graduate who is known for her creativity, intellect, compassion, and curiosity—Luisa Gerasimo. Luisa attended MHS from middle school through the first...

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