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The Community Foundation of Dunn County

Community Foundation of Dunn County Announces First Grantees of $5K Match Challenge

May 21, 2025

Menomonie – The Community Foundation of Dunn County (CFDC) is excited to announce the first five nonprofit organizations selected for the $5K Match Challenge, a special funding opportunity designed to...

Evergreen Cemetery

Menomonie’s 2025 Memorial Day Observance at Evergreen Cemetery

By Becky Kneer May 21, 2025

This Memorial Day, the beautiful and historic Evergreen Cemetery will once again serve as the backdrop for Menomonie’s annual observance. The ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, May 26, at 13th Street...

Earth Day Logo

Menomonie Students Celebrate Earth Day with Work Projects

By David K. Williams May 21, 2025

Around 60 Menomonie Middle School students were joined by 14 students from Summit Academy for a workday to celebrate Earth Day. Earth Day was established by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson in 1970 to...

Red Cedar Trail Celebrates Nat’l Trails Day June 7

Red Cedar Trail Celebrates Nat’l Trails Day June 7

May 14, 2025

Free event held 10am - noon offers activities for all Sponsored by Friends of the Red Cedar Trail. For more information contact: https://redcedarhoffman.org

Sleep In Heavenly Peace

No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town

By Mary Bygd May 14, 2025

Did you know that 2-3% of children in our community do not have their own bed? That means right here in Dunn County, children are sleeping on couches, sharing beds, or even sleeping on the floor. As a...

Humane Society Collaboration - Kaylee Sevcik, Hannah Brown, Callie Kraemer, Lee Rupp and Gale Eidam

PPurr-fect Pair: Humane Society Collaborates on Short Film with UW-Stout Animation Students

By Abbey Goers May 14, 2025

Menomonie – A team of animation and digital media students at University of Wisconsin-Stout is collaborating with a local nonprofit to develop a public service announcement as part of the Animation...

Moose Lodge Fundraiser 2025

Fundraiser for Potter’s Field

By David K. Williams May 14, 2025

In collaboration with Menomonie Moose Lodge, the Friends of Potter’s Field will hold a charcoal chicken dinner fundraiser on Saturday May 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, 720 19th Avenue in...

Welcome to Menomonie Sign

Safe & Sound: Understanding Rental Inspections

May 7, 2025

Safe and Sound: Understanding Rental Inspections is a free event designed for renters who want to better understand their rights and how to work within the city’s inspection system to address issues...

Old Newspaper Photo - Oxen Visit North - Sven and Ole, a matched pair of oxen, drew the attention of students at North Elementary School during the lunch hour break last Wednesday. The oxen are owned by Orville Johnson, Rt. 6, Menomonie. Johnson reports he purchased the oxen, which weigh about a ton apiece, in Iowa and plans to enter them in area parades this summer. - Staff Photo by Dan Loonstra (May 25, 1977 Dunn County News)

Looking Back: May

May 7, 2025

RECALLS EARLY DAYS When John Felland on route 8 arrived from Norway in 1880 he stopped off at Menomonie to get work. He became an employee of the Knapp, Stout & Co., one of a crew of 1,300. After...

Chamber of Commerce Building

Leadership Menomonie Launches Volunteer Interest Survey

May 7, 2025

MENOMONIE  — The Menomonie Area Chamber & Visitor Center, in collaboration with its Leadership Menomonie program has launched a Volunteer Interest Survey designed to connect volunteers with local...

Menomonie Eagles Baseball Scoreboard 2025

The Boys of Summer

May 7, 2025

MENOMONIE - The crack of the bat and the roar of the crowd are set to return as the Menomonie Eagles launch their 2025 summer baseball season. With a packed schedule of home and away games running from...

American Red Cross logo. Red Cross in a circle

Red Cross Hosts Six Blood Donation Drives in May

By MNN Contributor April 30, 2025

Six blood donor drives are scheduled for the month of May in Menomonie. To view a list and/or make an appointment click here.

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