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MTG Presents Fiddler on the Roof May 1-10

MTG Presents Fiddler on the Roof May 1-10

March 18, 2026

Performances will be at the Mabel Tainter Theater. Evening performances at 7:30pm: May 1, 2, 8, 9 Matinee performances at 2pm: May 2, 3, 9, 10 Tickets: available online at menomonietheaterguild.org...

Live Comedy Talk Show to be Filmed in Menomonie

Live Comedy Talk Show to be Filmed in Menomonie

March 18, 2026

MENOMONIE – A Midwest comedy talk show featuring local comedy, hometown guests, and musical acts is set to film at the historic Mabel Tainter Theater in Menomonie in early April. Produced by local live...

Menomonie Bus Ridership Soars

Menomonie Bus Ridership Soars

By Ann Vogl March 18, 2026

MENOMONIE - Ridership of the city bus route rose by 29 percent last year, according to the head of Dunn County Transit. The community route’s use hit 20,660 riders in 2025, said Austin Witt, Dunn...

Headshot of Terrin Vavra on left with flag of Czech Republic to the right.

International Baseball

By Layne Pitt, MNN Contributor March 11, 2026

TOKYO, Japan - With the letters C E S K O emblazoned across his baseball uniform, Menomonie native Terrin Vavra proudly played for Team Czechia in the World Baseball Classic over the past 10 days. A...

The Power of YOU

The Power of YOU

By John Wilkerson March 11, 2026

As part of MNN’s monthly series, John Wilkerson invites you to give journaling a try in The Journal Speaks Back. I used to teach writing at writer’s and science fiction conventions. Comparing the...

Fiber Fridays Offers Support to Learn New Skills

Fiber Fridays Offers Support to Learn New Skills

March 4, 2026

The Menomonie Public Library will be hosting Fiber Fridays, a creative class designed for adults, from March 6-May 29 (4:15-5:45pm). Come and learn how to knit, crochet, or both with one-on-one support...

A gas war is raging in Menomonie as the above advertisements indicate. The war reportedly started when a self-service station dropped its price to 48.9 and another self-service outlet met that price. The report says it is the policy of one station to remain two cents above the self-service stations which caused it to drop its price to 50.9. That station’s neighbors followed suit and the war spread throughout the community. Regular gas sold in the approximate 54.9 to 59.9 range before the war started. Staff Photo: Dan Loonstra

Looking Back: March

March 4, 2026

GAS WAR RAGING HERE A gas war is raging in Menomonie as the above advertisements indicate. The war reportedly started when a self-service station dropped its price to 48.9 and another self-service outlet...

MHS Grads

MHS Grads

By Judy Foust March 4, 2026

In this week’s article, the spotlight is on Fong Kang, MHS Class of 2010. Fong grew up in Menomonie. His parents divorced when he was young, and he was raised by his mother. In high school, Fong enjoyed...

MHS Grads

MHS Grads

By Judy Foust February 25, 2026

Friends, this week’s article is especially meaningful to me. Why? Because the subject—Linda Russell—is not only a (1967) classmate of mine but is also a dear friend. If you’ve been in Menomonie...

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