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Ethan Wurtzel is a senior on the UW-Eau Claire Blugold tennis team.

Menomonie Collegians

By Layne Pitt, MNN Contributor April 30, 2025

EAU CLAIRE - UW-Eau Claire's Ethan Wurtzel was named the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) men's tennis singles player athlete of the week for back-to-back weeks, earning the honors...

aerial view of downtown Menomonie, Wisconsin

GROWW Releases Report on Housing in Menomonie

April 30, 2025

Menomonie, WI - A new “Housing in Menomonie” community report released by GrassRoots Organizing Western Wisconsin (GROWW) sheds light on the pain, uncertainty, and frustration Menomonie residents face...

Illinois State Police Investigates Fatal Plane Crash in Trilla

Illinois State Police Investigates Fatal Plane Crash in Trilla

April 21, 2025

TRILLA, IL – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is investigating a fatal, small, single engine plane crash in Trilla, IL. On April 19, 2025, at approximately 10:15 a.m., ISP was contacted by the Coles County...

Photo courtesy WI DNR. Used with permission.

Brook Trout Are in Trouble

By David K. Williams April 16, 2025

Wisconsin’s only native trout species, the brook trout, is in trouble. That’s the premise behind a recently announced Brook Trout Preserves Program (BTRP). The Wisconsin Department of Natural...

'Music Over Menomin' Library Concert Series Announced

‘Music Over Menomin’ Library Concert Series Announced

By MNN Staff April 16, 2025

Source: Menomonie Library Facebook Join us for our 15th season! We have been waiting all year to welcome you back to another season of Music Over Menomin! Thanks...

Free QPR Mental Health Training

Free QPR Mental Health Training

April 9, 2025

Question, Persuade, Refer. Three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide. There are two ways being offered locally to learn QPR both in-person (on May 13) and online. Read on to learn how to...

“Hands Off” Protest Held Saturday in Menomonie

“Hands Off” Protest Held Saturday in Menomonie

By MNN Staff April 9, 2025

A “Hands Off” protest was held Saturday April 5 in North Menomonie with an estimated 250 participants. Nationwide, over 1300 rallies of varying sizes were held Saturday in all 50 states to convey frustration...

Dunn County Fatal Hit and Run

Dunn County Fatal Hit and Run

Dunn County - On Saturday, March 29th, 2025, at approximately 7:14 am, the Dunn County Communication Center received a 911 call reporting a female lying in the ditch that appeared to have been struck...

aerial view of downtown Menomonie, Wisconsin

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...

Trail going past a forest.

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...

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