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V.T Vidania
Meet the Author – V.T. Bidania
300 New Trees Taking Root at Phelan Park
300 New Trees Taking Root at Phelan Park
Celebrate Arbor Day Friday Apr 24 at the Library
Celebrate Arbor Day Friday Apr 24 at the Library
Spring Yard Waste Curbside Pickup
Spring Yard Waste Curbside Pickup
Library Summer Music Line-up Announced
Library Summer Music Line-up Announced
Dunn County Jail Programs Encourage Activities to Move Forward
Dunn County to Hold Memorial Day Service at Evergreen Cemetery
Dunn County to Hold Memorial Day Service at Evergreen Cemetery
Green Ribbons Mark National Mental Health Month in Dunn County
Green Ribbons Mark National Mental Health Month in Dunn County
Dunn County Manager Highlights May 20 Board Meeting
The 2026 Dunn County Board of Supervisors took office in April following the spring election. Pictured L to R Row 1: M. Kneer, A. Welsch, A. Hagen, M. Berrier, S. Berndt, B. Lyon, T. Wagner, G. Bjork. Row 2: R. Bauer, R. Prochnow, K. McCullough, S. Stori, D. Morehouse, M. Bachand, A. Kelly, J. Wurtzler, R. Score. Row 3: D. Styer, T. Lauffer, T. Lienau, G. Stene, S. Thompson, G. Bjork, M. Thomas, D, Shackleton, L. Wilsey. Not pictured: C. Gentz, T. Gilbert, D. Gjeston. Contributed photo.
Prochnow Elected Chair as New Dunn County Board Takes Office After April Election
Menomonie school district logo stout tower early elementary school evergreen tree
SDMA End-of-Year Update: Celebrations, Achievements, and Looking Ahead!
Annual ‘Fashion Without Fabric’ Event at UW Stout
Annual ‘Fashion Without Fabric’ Event at UW Stout
Xcel Energy Cedar Falls Hydro Project Supports UW-Stout Construction Students’ Industry Experiences
Xcel Energy Cedar Falls Hydro Project Supports UW-Stout Construction Students’ Industry Experiences
MHS 2026 Graduation Ceremony Sunday May 24
MHS 2026 Graduation Ceremony Sunday May 24
MYS Extracurricular Activities May 13-20
Red Cross Hosts Nine Blood Drives in Menomonie During June
Red Cross Hosts Nine Blood Drives in Menomonie During June
Women’s Giving Circle Accepting Grant Applications Through June 1
Women’s Giving Circle Accepting Grant Applications Through June 1
2nd Annual Golf Scramble to Benefit Downtown Menomonie is Wed June 3
2nd Annual Golf Scramble to Benefit Downtown Menomonie is Wed June 3
Menomonie’s ‘250th’ July 4th Celebration at Wakanda Park
Menomonie’s ‘250th’ July 4th Celebration at Wakanda Park
Menomonie Chamber Holds 87th Annual Meeting & Awards
Menomonie Chamber Holds 87th Annual Meeting & Awards
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
Citizen Journalism Workshop Begins June 30
Citizen Journalism Workshop Begins June 30
Menomonie’s ‘250th’ July 4th Celebration at Wakanda Park
Menomonie’s ‘250th’ July 4th Celebration at Wakanda Park
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
MHS Grads: Luisa Gerasimo
MHS Grads: Luisa Gerasimo
Menomonie High School Mustang logo. Horse with a maroon mane on a triangle of maroon color.
Track and Field Regional Action
Menomonie Eagles Baseball schedule logo. Works are in orange. Logo includes orange crested eagle with green beak.
Menomonie Eagles Get 2026 Season Underway
Menomonie High School mustang logo on a maroon gradient background
MHS Girls Track & Field Team Wins BRC Title
A Dominican University batter in a navy blue jersey keeps her eye on the softball.
Menomonie Collegians
The Menomonie boys tennis team lines up behind the net.
26 Wins
April 7 Local Election Results
April 7 Local Election Results
April 7 Voter Guide by LWV - Greater Chippewa Valley
April 7 Voter Guide by LWV – Greater Chippewa Valley
School Board Candidate Forum Thurs Mar 26
School Board Candidate Forum Thurs Mar 26
April 7 Election Information
April 7 Election Information
'League’ Members Assist Students on Path of Civic Involvement
‘League’ Members Assist Students on Path of Civic Involvement
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Track and Field Regional Action
By Layne Pitt, MNN Contributor • May 27, 2026

MENOMONIE  - The Menomonie boys and girls track and field teams will send a large group of athletes to the WIAA Division 1 sectional Friday...

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V.T Vidania
Meet the Author – V.T. Bidania
April 29, 2026

Meet author V.T. Bidania on Wed, April 29, 4pm at Menomonie Public Library. She was born in Laos and grew up in St. Paul, MN. She is the author...

300 New Trees Taking Root at Phelan Park
300 New Trees Taking Root at Phelan Park
April 29, 2026
Celebrate Arbor Day Friday Apr 24 at the Library
Celebrate Arbor Day Friday Apr 24 at the Library
April 22, 2026
Spring Yard Waste Curbside Pickup
Spring Yard Waste Curbside Pickup
April 15, 2026
Library Summer Music Line-up Announced
Library Summer Music Line-up Announced
April 15, 2026
Special City Council Meeting Thurs April 9
Special City Council Meeting Thurs April 9
April 8, 2026
County & Towns
Dunn County Jail Programs Encourage Activities to Move Forward
May 27, 2026

Therapeutic Treatment Participants Plant Flowers for Mental Health Month The Dunn County Jail's Therapeutic Treatment participants planted...

Dunn County to Hold Memorial Day Service at Evergreen Cemetery
Dunn County to Hold Memorial Day Service at Evergreen Cemetery
May 25, 2026
Green Ribbons Mark National Mental Health Month in Dunn County
Green Ribbons Mark National Mental Health Month in Dunn County
May 20, 2026
Dunn County Manager Highlights May 20 Board Meeting
May 20, 2026
The 2026 Dunn County Board of Supervisors took office in April following the spring election. Pictured L to R Row 1: M. Kneer, A. Welsch, A. Hagen, M. Berrier, S. Berndt, B. Lyon, T. Wagner, G. Bjork. Row 2: R. Bauer, R. Prochnow, K. McCullough, S. Stori, D. Morehouse, M. Bachand, A. Kelly, J. Wurtzler, R. Score. Row 3: D. Styer, T. Lauffer, T. Lienau, G. Stene, S. Thompson, G. Bjork, M. Thomas, D, Shackleton, L. Wilsey. Not pictured: C. Gentz, T. Gilbert, D. Gjeston. Contributed photo.
Prochnow Elected Chair as New Dunn County Board Takes Office After April Election
May 13, 2026
Spring at the Dunn County Jail Garden
Spring at the Dunn County Jail Garden
By Sue Foxwell, MNN Contributor • May 13, 2026
Schools
Menomonie school district logo stout tower early elementary school evergreen tree
SDMA End-of-Year Update: Celebrations, Achievements, and Looking Ahead!
May 27, 2026

It has been a terrific school year in the SDMA! Thank you to all faculty, staff, community, and family members who have supported our students...

Annual ‘Fashion Without Fabric’ Event at UW Stout
Annual ‘Fashion Without Fabric’ Event at UW Stout
May 25, 2026
Xcel Energy Cedar Falls Hydro Project Supports UW-Stout Construction Students’ Industry Experiences
Xcel Energy Cedar Falls Hydro Project Supports UW-Stout Construction Students’ Industry Experiences
May 20, 2026
MHS 2026 Graduation Ceremony Sunday May 24
MHS 2026 Graduation Ceremony Sunday May 24
May 20, 2026
MYS Extracurricular Activities May 13-20
May 20, 2026
The Menomonie boys tennis team lines up behind the net.
26 Wins
By Layne Pitt, MNN Contributor • May 13, 2026
Organizations
Red Cross Hosts Nine Blood Drives in Menomonie During June
Red Cross Hosts Nine Blood Drives in Menomonie During June
May 27, 2026

Nine scheduled blood drives will be offered during June in Menomonie by the American Red Cross: Mon Jun 1: Brewery Nonic (621 4th St W), 11:30am...

Women’s Giving Circle Accepting Grant Applications Through June 1
Women’s Giving Circle Accepting Grant Applications Through June 1
May 27, 2026
2nd Annual Golf Scramble to Benefit Downtown Menomonie is Wed June 3
2nd Annual Golf Scramble to Benefit Downtown Menomonie is Wed June 3
May 27, 2026
Menomonie’s ‘250th’ July 4th Celebration at Wakanda Park
Menomonie’s ‘250th’ July 4th Celebration at Wakanda Park
May 27, 2026
Menomonie Chamber Holds 87th Annual Meeting & Awards
Menomonie Chamber Holds 87th Annual Meeting & Awards
May 27, 2026
Menomonie Sunrise Rotary Honors Max Branch as May Youth of the Month
Menomonie Sunrise Rotary Honors Max Branch as May Youth of the Month
By John Wilkerson, MNN Contributor • May 27, 2026
Life
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...

Citizen Journalism Workshop Begins June 30
Citizen Journalism Workshop Begins June 30
May 27, 2026
Menomonie’s ‘250th’ July 4th Celebration at Wakanda Park
Menomonie’s ‘250th’ July 4th Celebration at Wakanda Park
May 27, 2026
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
MHS Grads: Luisa Gerasimo
MHS Grads: Luisa Gerasimo
By Judy Foust, MNN Guest Columnist • May 20, 2026
Menomonie’s 8th Annual City-Wide Thrift Sales Thur-Sat
Menomonie’s 8th Annual City-Wide Thrift Sales Thur-Sat
May 13, 2026
Sports & Recreation
Menomonie High School Mustang logo. Horse with a maroon mane on a triangle of maroon color.
Track and Field Regional Action
By Layne Pitt, MNN Contributor • May 27, 2026

MENOMONIE  - The Menomonie boys and girls track and field teams will send a large group of athletes to the WIAA Division 1 sectional Friday...

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
Citizen Journalism Workshop Begins June 30
Citizen Journalism Workshop Begins June 30
May 27, 2026
Red Cross Hosts Nine Blood Drives in Menomonie During June
Red Cross Hosts Nine Blood Drives in Menomonie During June
May 27, 2026
Women’s Giving Circle Accepting Grant Applications Through June 1
Women’s Giving Circle Accepting Grant Applications Through June 1
May 27, 2026
2nd Annual Golf Scramble to Benefit Downtown Menomonie is Wed June 3
2nd Annual Golf Scramble to Benefit Downtown Menomonie is Wed June 3
May 27, 2026
Elections
April 7 Local Election Results
April 7 Local Election Results
By MNN Staff • April 8, 2026

Unofficial results of the April 7 Spring Election are posted on the Dunn County Clerk’s website. You can view HERE. A few observations… Voter...

April 7 Voter Guide by LWV - Greater Chippewa Valley
April 7 Voter Guide by LWV – Greater Chippewa Valley
April 1, 2026
School Board Candidate Forum Thurs Mar 26
School Board Candidate Forum Thurs Mar 26
March 25, 2026
April 7 Election Information
April 7 Election Information
March 25, 2026
'League’ Members Assist Students on Path of Civic Involvement
‘League’ Members Assist Students on Path of Civic Involvement
March 18, 2026
Menomonie Mayoral Candidate Forum Thursday March 19
Menomonie Mayoral Candidate Forum Thursday March 19
March 18, 2026