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Project Hope - An Innovation in Local Law Enforcement

Project Hope – An Innovation in Local Law Enforcement

By Joan Pougiales, MNN Contributor October 1, 2025

For Officer Aaron Bergh, the despair among residents he sees as Menomonie Police Department’s “boots on the ground” liaison for Project Hope is the hardest part of the job. Most of the adults he...

Press Release on Proposed Data Center Issued Following Sept 22 City Council Mtg

Press Release on Proposed Data Center Issued Following Sept 22 City Council Mtg

September 24, 2025

Editor’s Note: the following press release was received which included this accompanying note: “The Mayor would like to emphasize that the City of Menomonie will not be negotiating a development...

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Proposed Data Center “On Pause”

By Becky Kneer, MNN Contributor September 23, 2025

An announcement at the City Council meeting held Monday, Sept 22 was made by Mayor Randy Knaack. During the Mayor’s Report, he spoke regarding the 1.6 billion dollar proposed data center and the company...

Support our Public Library at Chicken Dinner Fundraiser Sept 27

Support our Public Library at Chicken Dinner Fundraiser Sept 27

September 23, 2025

Chicken Dinner Fundraiser - Sat Sep 27 5 - 7 pm Menomonie Moose Lodge, 720 19th Ave E Menomonie The Lodge opens at 4 and dinner will be served from 5-7 pm. For $15 you get: 1/4 chicken, cheesy...

City of Menomonie and Dunn County to Hold Clean Sweep Hazardous Waste Events

City of Menomonie and Dunn County to Hold Clean Sweep Hazardous Waste Events

September 17, 2025

Menomonie, WI - The City of Menomonie and Dunn County are sponsoring two Clean Sweep Hazardous Waste Recycling events in September to allow residents to dispose of household hazardous waste safely and...

Data Center: From the Desk of Mayor Randy Knaack

Data Center: From the Desk of Mayor Randy Knaack

By Randy Knaack September 10, 2025

Press Release: City of Menomonie, September 9, 2025   Hi Folks, By now you’ve probably heard something about a data center being proposed to come to our area. The location being talked...

City of Menomonie FAQ Page

Proposed Data Center Information

By MNN Staff September 10, 2025

Here are two sources to find out more about the data center being proposed for the Hwy B area east of Menomonie. - City of Menomonie Data Center FAQs View the latest FAQ here: https://www.menomonie-wi.gov/527/Potential-Data-Center-FAQ You...

Library Invites Public to New Terrace Grand Opening

September 10, 2025

The outdoor terrace at the library is finished and ready for the official grand opening and YOU are invited to join in the festivities. WHEN: September 18th at 4pm WHAT: Menomonie Chamber of Commerce Ribbon...

Free Yoga at the Library

Free Yoga at the Library

August 27, 2025

The library teams up with Mayo Clinic Health System to bring you FREE Yoga. Are you ready to pause, quiet your mind, and be present? Join us in the meeting room every Monday to bring some calm to your...

Potential Data Center FAQs

August 27, 2025

Since the discussion of the proposed data center project at the Common Council meeting in early July, the City has received many thoughtful questions and feedback from community members. To help address...

Back-to-School Shop With a Cop

Back-to-School Shop With a Cop

August 27, 2025

Back-to-school smiles all around! Earlier this month, our Shop with a Cop event brought together Menomonie Policeofficers and local kids for a day of fun, friendship, and shopping for school essentials....

Improvements Coming to Point Comfort Park Boat Launch

Improvements Coming to Point Comfort Park Boat Launch

August 20, 2025

City of Menomonie - Starting Monday, August 19, the boat launch at 803 21st Street NE will be closed for reconstruction until about October 31. Thanks to a Wisconsin DNR Recreational Boating Grant, we’ll...

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