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Former WESTconsin Credit Union CEO Honored
Former WESTconsin Credit Union CEO Honored
Habitat for Humanity Seeks Applicants for Homeownership Program
Habitat for Humanity Seeks Applicants for Homeownership Program
Popular ‘Tiny Art Show’ is Back
Popular ‘Tiny Art Show’ is Back
Mayor Crowe: Data Center Ordinance Update
Mayor Crowe: Data Center Ordinance Update
Grand reopening of the Menomonie Park courts and batting cages was held on June 19 at Wakanda Park. Here Mayor Matthew Crowe and Public Works Director David Schofield address the crowd. Facebook photo
City Holds Grand Reopening of Wakanda Courts & Cages
Women’s Jail Class Completes Mental Health First Aid Certification
Women’s Jail Class Completes Mental Health First Aid Certification
Luisa Gerasimo Named Distinguished Educator by UW-Madison Extension
Luisa Gerasimo Named Distinguished Educator by UW-Madison Extension
Dunn County Manager Highlights June 17 Board Meeting
Dunn County Manager Highlights June 17 Board Meeting
Treatment Court Participants Involved with Community Cleanup
Treatment Court Participants Involved with Community Cleanup
Murals in Menomonie: Free Community Bus Fares June 24-27
Murals in Menomonie: Free Community Bus Fares June 24-27
Menomonie High School mustang logo on a maroon gradient background
Menomonie Collegians
A baseball player, Owen Welch, stands in front an MSOE and NCAA Division III backdrop
Menomonie Collegians
A student-athlete clears the pole vault bar at a recent meet.
Menomonie Collegians
Menomonie High School Mustang logo. Horse with a maroon mane on a triangle of maroon color.
Mustangs Earn All-Big Rivers Recognition
MHS Extracurricular Activities June 3-4
MHS Extracurricular Activities June 3-4
American Legion Post 32 Holds ‘Legion Night at the Ballpark’
American Legion Post 32 Holds ‘Legion Night at the Ballpark’
Workshop Assists Veterans with Online Benefits
Workshop Assists Veterans with Online Benefits
Glimpse of a New Mural in Menomonie
‘Downtown Menomonie’ Requests Survey Input Regarding Amenities
‘Downtown Menomonie’ Requests Survey Input Regarding Amenities
Red Cross Announces July Blood Drives in Menomonie
Red Cross Announces July Blood Drives in Menomonie
Outdoor Theater this Week in Menomonie at Wilson Park and also at Brewery Nonic
Outdoor Theater this Week in Menomonie at Wilson Park and also at Brewery Nonic
Music on Main: Fri July 10
Music on Main: Fri July 10
Strong Bodies Summer Session Sign-Up
Strong Bodies Summer Session Sign-Up
Black and White Photo
Black and White Photo
July 4th Celebration in Menomonie
July 4th Celebration in Menomonie
Menomonie High School mustang logo on a maroon gradient background
Menomonie Collegians
A baseball player, Owen Welch, stands in front an MSOE and NCAA Division III backdrop
Menomonie Collegians
UW-Stout women's basketball coach Mark Thomas in front of his bench.
Mark Thomas To Enter Superior Hall of Fame
Menomonie's Lauren McCalla runs on the track at the state meet in La Crosse.
Menomonie Playoff Recaps
Menomonie High School mustang logo on a maroon gradient background
Boys Golf Season Ends at Sectional
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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Habitat for Humanity Seeks Applicants for Homeownership Program
Habitat for Humanity Seeks Applicants for Homeownership Program
July 7, 2026

Chippewa Valley Habitat For Humanity is seeking two families to call Brickyard Road home. Habitat is planning to build a twin home on Brickyard...

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City
Former WESTconsin Credit Union CEO Honored
Former WESTconsin Credit Union CEO Honored
July 7, 2026

MENOMONIE — Former WESTconsin Credit Union CEO Lora Benrud has been selected as a 2026 inductee into the Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation's...

Habitat for Humanity Seeks Applicants for Homeownership Program
Habitat for Humanity Seeks Applicants for Homeownership Program
July 7, 2026
Popular ‘Tiny Art Show’ is Back
Popular ‘Tiny Art Show’ is Back
July 7, 2026
Mayor Crowe: Data Center Ordinance Update
Mayor Crowe: Data Center Ordinance Update
July 1, 2026
Grand reopening of the Menomonie Park courts and batting cages was held on June 19 at Wakanda Park. Here Mayor Matthew Crowe and Public Works Director David Schofield address the crowd. Facebook photo
City Holds Grand Reopening of Wakanda Courts & Cages
June 24, 2026
Highlights from Mayor Matthew Crowe
Highlights from Mayor Matthew Crowe
By Matthew Crowe, Mayor • June 24, 2026
County & Towns
Women’s Jail Class Completes Mental Health First Aid Certification
Women’s Jail Class Completes Mental Health First Aid Certification
July 7, 2026

Mental Health First Aid is taught at the Dunn County Jail to encourage participants to help their fellow peers while in the jail setting. Mental...

Luisa Gerasimo Named Distinguished Educator by UW-Madison Extension
Luisa Gerasimo Named Distinguished Educator by UW-Madison Extension
June 17, 2026
Dunn County Manager Highlights June 17 Board Meeting
Dunn County Manager Highlights June 17 Board Meeting
June 17, 2026
Treatment Court Participants Involved with Community Cleanup
Treatment Court Participants Involved with Community Cleanup
June 10, 2026
Murals in Menomonie: Free Community Bus Fares June 24-27
Murals in Menomonie: Free Community Bus Fares June 24-27
June 3, 2026
Dunn County Jail Programs Encourage Activities to Move Forward
May 27, 2026
Schools
Menomonie High School mustang logo on a maroon gradient background
Menomonie Collegians
By Layne Pitt, MNN Contributor • July 7, 2026

From conference championship appearances to collegiate personal bests, several former Menomonie High School athletes continued to build successful...

A baseball player, Owen Welch, stands in front an MSOE and NCAA Division III backdrop
Menomonie Collegians
By Layne Pitt, MNN Contributor • July 1, 2026
A student-athlete clears the pole vault bar at a recent meet.
Menomonie Collegians
By Layne Pitt, MNN Contributor • June 24, 2026
Menomonie High School Mustang logo. Horse with a maroon mane on a triangle of maroon color.
Mustangs Earn All-Big Rivers Recognition
By Layne Pitt, MNN Contributor • June 15, 2026
MHS Extracurricular Activities June 3-4
MHS Extracurricular Activities June 3-4
June 10, 2026
UW-Stout Welcomes More than 1100 Community Members, Area Children for Summer Activities
UW-Stout Welcomes More than 1100 Community Members, Area Children for Summer Activities
By Abbey Goers • June 3, 2026
Organizations
American Legion Post 32 Holds ‘Legion Night at the Ballpark’
American Legion Post 32 Holds ‘Legion Night at the Ballpark’
July 7, 2026

Workshop Assists Veterans with Online Benefits
Workshop Assists Veterans with Online Benefits
July 7, 2026
Glimpse of a New Mural in Menomonie
By Lauren • July 1, 2026
‘Downtown Menomonie’ Requests Survey Input Regarding Amenities
‘Downtown Menomonie’ Requests Survey Input Regarding Amenities
July 1, 2026
Red Cross Announces July Blood Drives in Menomonie
Red Cross Announces July Blood Drives in Menomonie
By MNN Staff • July 1, 2026
Looking Back: July
Looking Back: July
July 1, 2026
Life
Outdoor Theater this Week in Menomonie at Wilson Park and also at Brewery Nonic
Outdoor Theater this Week in Menomonie at Wilson Park and also at Brewery Nonic
July 7, 2026

And Oudoor Theater at Brewery Nonic July 10th, 11th, 12th  &  August 28th, 28th & 30th

Music on Main: Fri July 10
Music on Main: Fri July 10
July 7, 2026
Strong Bodies Summer Session Sign-Up
Strong Bodies Summer Session Sign-Up
July 7, 2026
Black and White Photo
Black and White Photo
By John Wilkerson, MNN Contributor • July 7, 2026
July 4th Celebration in Menomonie
July 4th Celebration in Menomonie
July 1, 2026
MHS Grads: Jenna Wood - Class of 2006
MHS Grads: Jenna Wood – Class of 2006
By Judy Foust, MNN Contributor • July 1, 2026
Sports & Recreation
Former WESTconsin Credit Union CEO Honored
Former WESTconsin Credit Union CEO Honored
July 7, 2026

MENOMONIE — Former WESTconsin Credit Union CEO Lora Benrud has been selected as a 2026 inductee into the Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation's...

Women’s Jail Class Completes Mental Health First Aid Certification
Women’s Jail Class Completes Mental Health First Aid Certification
July 7, 2026
Outdoor Theater this Week in Menomonie at Wilson Park and also at Brewery Nonic
Outdoor Theater this Week in Menomonie at Wilson Park and also at Brewery Nonic
July 7, 2026
Music on Main: Fri July 10
Music on Main: Fri July 10
July 7, 2026
Habitat for Humanity Seeks Applicants for Homeownership Program
Habitat for Humanity Seeks Applicants for Homeownership Program
July 7, 2026
Strong Bodies Summer Session Sign-Up
Strong Bodies Summer Session Sign-Up
July 7, 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
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