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Erin Sullivan in a graphic design announcing she will be UW-Stout athletic director

Erin Sullivan Named UW-Stout Athletic Director

By UW-Stout July 2, 2025

MENOMONIE - Erin Sullivan, a 20-year veteran of Blue Devil Athletics, will become University of Wisconsin-Stout's next director of Athletics and Recreation on July 1, 2025. Sullivan, who has served...

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...

Let's Paint The Town to Overtake Wilson Park July 19

Let’s Paint The Town to Overtake Wilson Park July 19

July 2, 2025

MENOMONIE - Two popular musical acts will take the stage at the fifth annual Let’s Paint the Town event, Saturday, July 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Wilson Park. Featuring more than 100 vendors and...

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,...

Public Meetings: Week of July 2-July 9

Public Meetings: Week of July 2-July 9

July 2, 2025

City of Menomonie Wed July 2 - July 9 Mon, July 7 - City Council, 7 p.m. Click HERE for full calendar. School District of Menomonie Wed July 2 - July 9 No Meetings Scheduled Click HERE for...

Fourth of July at Wakanda Park logo

Celebrate the 4th of July at Wakanda Park in Menomonie

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,...

Don’t Toss It - Donate it!

Don’t Toss It – Donate it!

By Jack Gust June 25, 2025

There are about 23 locations locally to donate. (You may have seen the white boxes around town). We usually collect from these locations every 6 weeks to 2 months. In 2024, we collected over 5000 pairs...

Step Aboard the “Lace, Lumber & Legacy” Trolley Tour

Step Aboard the “Lace, Lumber & Legacy” Trolley Tour

By MNN Contributor June 25, 2025

Menomonie, WI – This summer, history comes alive in Menomonie with the Lace, Lumber & Legacy: Menomonie Mansions & Afternoon Tea Trolley Tour. This elegant new experience invites guests to don...

MHS Grads: Where are They Now?

MHS Grads: Where are They Now?

By Judy Foust June 25, 2025

This week’s spotlighted MHS graduate is Diane Slinden Schofield, from the class of 1998. Some of you may remember Diane as a stellar track and field athlete while in high school. She used her...

Public Meetings: Week of June 25 - July 2

Public Meetings: Week of June 25 – July 2

By MNN Staff June 25, 2025

Public Meetings: Week of June 25 - July 2 City of Menomonie Wed June 25 - July 2 No Meetings Scheduled Click HERE for full calendar. School District of Menomonie Wed June 25 - July 2 No...

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