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Grant recipients at recent Rotary Meeting Photo: Rotary Facebook

Menomonie Rotary Funds Nonprofits and Community Groups

February 12, 2025

$10,000 in grants were recently awarded to 11 nonprofit and community groups at the Menomonie Rotary January 22 meeting, including: DC Association for Home & Community Education (HCE), DC Historical...

Fred Ochs, Menomonie, receiving recent award.  Photo: Facebook page

Barbershopper of the Year

February 12, 2025

The Dunn County Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society has announced that Fred Ochs has been selected the 2024 Barbershopper of the Year for his contributions to the chapter. “Fred is in charge of...

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Chilly Checklist Drawings Run through March

February 12, 2025

There’s still time (through March) to submit photos of you doing your favorite winter activity. Every two weeks a winner is drawn to receive a $50 Chamber Check & more. (Winners announced on Explore...

Monarch House Receives Donation of AED

Monarch House Receives Donation of AED

By Andrew Garr February 8, 2025

Wisconsin Milkweed Alliance, Inc. (WIMA) and Monarch House Peer Run Respite extend their heartfelt gratitude to the Dunn Energy Cooperative for their generous $2,000 donation through the Operation Round...

With snowflakes falling, nearly 100 plungers took to the water and grabbed a rubber duck marked for a prize at Elk Point in Menomonie on Saturday. Pledging money for Special Olympics, the daring ones raised $21,000. Numerous volunteers contributed their time, including members of UW-Stout ROTC, The National Guard and the Thunderhawks, who helped the jumpers out of the frigid waters. Jamie Paige, co-anchor of WQOW-TV 18 News in Eau Clair, emceed the event. Photo by Deb Anderson – February 16, 2011 Dunn County News

Looking Back – February

February 5, 2025

  SKI JUMP ON SUNDAY Arrangements have been made to put on a ski meet at the Fair grounds next Sunday afternoon. The promoters of the affair are A.C. Damberg, West Burdick, Chris Bjoernson and...

Bridge to Hope Annual Fundraiser & Awareness Event: Canvas of Hope

Bridge to Hope Annual Fundraiser & Awareness Event: Canvas of Hope

January 29, 2025

What: Connecting the Dots When/Where: January 30, 6-8 pm, Raw Deal, $40  What to Expect: Unleash your inner artist and join us for an evening of creativity, laughter, and delicious sips!...

Humane Society Art Market & Auction

Humane Society Art Market & Auction

January 29, 2025

Calling all artists, crafters, and creative spirits! We're seeking donations of your creations—whether it's a masterpiece, a trial run, or something you tried once and set aside—for The HeART of Dunn...

Candlelight Ski Moved to End of February

Candlelight Ski Moved to End of February

January 29, 2025

       

WIMA’s Vital Resource for Harm Reduction

By Andrew Garr January 29, 2025

In a proactive effort to support community health and safety, Wisconsin Milkweed Alliance, Inc. (WIMA) has introduced a Public Health Vending Machine in Menomonie. This innovative, life-saving initiative...

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Stepping Stones Director Padraig Gallagher Leaving Position

January 22, 2025

MENOMONIE - Padraig Gallagher will be leaving his position with Stepping Stones of Dunn County to serve as executive director of Feed My People Food Bank. His last day with Stepping Stones will be February...

Olive Yonko is a senior at Menomonie High School.

Optimists Honor Olive Yonko as Youth of the Month

By David K. Williams January 22, 2025

The Menomonie Optimist Club led off the new year by honoring Olive Yonko, a senior at Menomonie High School, as the January Youth of the Month. Optimists have honored seniors from Dunn County’s high...

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Emergency Blood Shortages: Give Blood or Platelets NOW

By Becky Kneer January 22, 2025

Source:  American Red Cross 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...

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