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Dunn County Survey Seeks Input on Planning for Future

Dunn County Survey Seeks Input on Planning for Future

March 26, 2025

Dunn County is updating the Comprehensive/Farmland Preservation Plan. This will shape local decisions on housing, economic development, transportation, agriculture (including farmland preservation), natural...

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Housing Challenges in Menomonie

By Ellen B. Ochs March 12, 2025

In 2024, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reported 18.1 per cent increase in the number of homeless people in the U.S. Housing has become a national problem – and Menomonie is part...

Community Foundation Announces $5,000 Endowment Match to Local Nonprofits

Community Foundation Announces $5,000 Endowment Match to Local Nonprofits

March 5, 2025

Menomonie – Thanks to a successful year of fundraising and strong investment performance in 2024, The Community Foundation of Dunn County (CFDC) is proud to announce an exciting new initiative to further...

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Nominations Now Open for 2025 Forestry Friends Award

March 5, 2025

The City of Menomonie is proud to continue its commitment to urban forestry as a designated Tree City USA, a recognition that highlights the city's dedication to maintaining a healthy, sustainable urban...

Congrats to MHS Students

Congrats to MHS Students

March 5, 2025

Source: Compiled from MHS Daily Announcements Twenty Menomonie High DECA students competed recently at state. Results: Gold in School Based Enterprise - Retail: Breckin Richartz and Max Buhr; Finalists...

Forum March 12: Meet the Board of Education Candidates

March 5, 2025

Candidates for Menomonie Area School Board will appear at a forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters – Greater Chippewa Valley (LWV-GCV) on Wednesday, March 12, 7 p.m. at the Menomonie High School...

Registration Open for Annual Red Cedar Watershed Conference March 13

Registration Open for Annual Red Cedar Watershed Conference March 13

February 26, 2025

MENOMONIE – Registration is open for the 13th Annual Red Cedar Watershed Conference, held at the UW-Stout Memorial Student Center on March 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The theme is “Your Voice,...

Candlelight Ski Cancelled

Candlelight Ski Cancelled

February 26, 2025

Source: Friends of the Red Cedar State Trail Facebook page Sadly the Candlelight Ski for Feb 28 is Cancelled. Ice over the trail and the upcoming 40s weather will make unsafe conditions.

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Free Tax Preparation Assistance Available in Menomonie

February 12, 2025

Did you know that free tax preparation assistance is available in Menomonie? An AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will help get your tax returns filled out and filed. You’ll get assistance from volunteers certified...

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Menomonie Upcoming Blood Drives

February 12, 2025

Severe winter weather and wildfires have forced thousands of blood donations to go uncollected. There is an emergency shortage of platelets, as well as types O negative and B negative blood. Donors are...

Loans Available to Area Businesses

Loans Available to Area Businesses

February 5, 2025

West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (WCWRPC) is pleased to announce their receipt of a $250,000 Capital Catalyst grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). The grant...

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County Announces Roadway Weight Restriction

February 5, 2025

MENOMONIE - A routine bridge inspection has led Dunn County highway officials to reduce to 20 tons the weight allowed on the County Highway BB/Tainter Lake bridge in Cedar Falls. "We inspect our bridges...

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