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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 out and filed. You’ll get assistance from volunteers certified...

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Menomonie Upcoming Blood Drives

February 12, 2025

Severe winter weather and wildfires have forced thousands of blood donations to go uncollected. There is an emergency shortage of platelets, as well as types O negative and B negative blood. Donors are...

Loans Available to Area Businesses

Loans Available to Area Businesses

February 5, 2025

West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (WCWRPC) is pleased to announce their receipt of a $250,000 Capital Catalyst grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). The grant...

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County Announces Roadway Weight Restriction

February 5, 2025

MENOMONIE - A routine bridge inspection has led Dunn County highway officials to reduce to 20 tons the weight allowed on the County Highway BB/Tainter Lake bridge in Cedar Falls. "We inspect our bridges...

Shooter's Fire Determined to be Arson

Shooter’s Fire Determined to be Arson

January 20, 2025

Source: Jan 18th press release, Dunn County Sheriff's Office On Saturday, January 18th, 2025 shortly before 5am, the Dunn County Communications Center received calls from passing motorists on 1-94 of...

Public Meetings Update

Public Meetings Update

By Becky Kneer January 15, 2025

Below are upcoming public meetings. Click on the links to find location, agendas and digital links if available. City Meetings Jan 16 - Library Board 6pm Jan 21 - Parking Utility 9am Jan 21 - City...

The Menomonie Public Libary with a sign that reads 150 years of libaries in Dunn County.

Library Hosts Free Events

By BK January 15, 2025

Community Conversations: What is Act 12? What: Community Conversations are open forums to discuss topics of interest in our community When: Saturday, Jan 18, 12:30 - 2:30 pm Where: Library Meeting Room Details:...

Tragic Loss of Two Local Law Enforcement Officers

Tragic Loss of Two Local Law Enforcement Officers

January 8, 2025

Source: Dunn County Sheriff’s Office Facebook Page On Dec. 24, 2024 the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office lost one of its own. Correctional Officer Jeff Reynolds was Westbound on US Hwy 12/ State Hwy...

Menomonie Police Officer Sam Miller

Menomonie Police Department announces passing of Officer Sam Miller

By Menomonie Police Department December 29, 2024

MENOMONIE - The Menomonie Police Department is saddened to announce the unexpected off-duty death of Officer Sam Miller. Officer Miller served with the Menomonie Police Department since January of 2024...

Holiday Winter Happenings

Holiday Winter Happenings

December 18, 2024

Rolling hills and two farms west of Menomonie in the fall.

Spring Elections in Dunn County

By Pat Eggert December 11, 2024

DUNN COUNTY - The April spring elections in Dunn County will place residents on local government bodies that are closely connected to their rural communities. These governing bodies, including the...

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