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Menomonie Mayor Randy Knaack cuts a ribbon dedicating the Tainter Gate  Historical Overlook in a ceremony held on Thursday, June 19.

TAINTER GATE HISTORIC OVERLOOK

By MNN Contributor July 2, 2025

Representatives of Xcel Energy, Menomonie Area Chamber of Commerce, the Dotseth family, and the Dunn County Historical Society look on as Menomonie Mayor Randy Knaack cuts a ribbon dedicating the Tainter...

Annual Flag Day Honors Seven Local Veterans

July 2, 2025

MENOMONIE – Despite a bit of rain, a heartfelt crowd gathered on Saturday, June 14, at the Dunn County Veterans Memorial in Downtown Menomonie for the annual Flag Day Ceremony, co-hosted by Downtown...

The grand Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts will host the Red Cedar Film Festival in July.

Film Festival Features Global Stories and Local Vibes

By MNN Contributor July 2, 2025

MENOMONIE – The 7th Annual Red Cedar Film Festival returns this summer with an unforgettable lineup of 59 independent films from 10 countries, hosted in the historic charm of the Mabel Tainter Theater,...

Fourth of July at Wakanda Park logo

Celebrate the 4th of July at Wakanda Park in Menomonie, WI

By MNN Contributor July 2, 2025

Menomonie, WI — Celebrate the 4th of July with events across the upper and lower areas of Wakanda Park. Wakanda Park will be hosting a Full Day of Festivities on the 4th of July. There will be various...

Red Cross Blood Drives in July

Red Cross Blood Drives in July

By MNN Contributor July 2, 2025

Five blood drives are scheduled in Menomonie for the month of July. To view a list and/or make an appointment click here. Wed, July 2, Stout Craft Company, 1501 N. Broadway, 10 am-4 pm Tues,...

Fourth of July at Wakanda Park logo

July 4th Event Returns to Wakanda Park

June 25, 2025

MENOMONIE — A full day of family-friendly fun returns this summer as an “Old School 4th of July” celebration lights up Wakanda Park on Friday, July 4. The festivities run from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m....

Menomonie New Playground picture

Phelan Park Playground Grand Opening

June 11, 2025

Thurs June 19 - 3 p.m. Celebrate the grand opening of a new community favorite! Join us for a ribbon cutting at Phelan Park as we reveal a brand new playground filled with fun, adventure, and plenty...

Summer Yoga at the library

Yoga on the Library Lawn: Free Sessions Mondays at 9

June 4, 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 on the library lawn every Monday to bring some calm to your...

A Message from Mayor Knaack

A Message from Mayor Knaack

May 28, 2025

Source: City of Menomonie Facebook Page Growing up in Menomonie, I’ve witnessed many changes—some transformative, others deeply tragic. The tragedies, in particular, leave lasting scars. I still...

Fire clean-up scene Thurs evening May 22

Menomonie Fire Department Press Release

May 23, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: 244 Main Street Structure Fire On Tuesday, May 20 at 10:16 pm, the Menomonie Fire Department was dispatched to 703 3rd Street on a report of a smoke showing...

Courtesy Dock downtown Menomonie

New Courtesy Dock Near Downtown Menomonie

May 21, 2025

The City of Menomonie’s Community Services Department is pleased to announce the installation of a Courtesy Dock near downtown. This project was completed with minimal cost by repurposing a dock previously...

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