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Red Cedar Trail Candlelight Ski Returns Jan 30

Red Cedar Trail Candlelight Ski Returns Jan 30

January 7, 2026

A recent episode of the podcast Menomonie Talk features the Candlelight Ski. Host Scott Montesano sat down with Bill Kryshak, President of the Friends of the Red Cedar Trail & Hoffman Hills, to...

Dunn County 4-H: There’s Alot Happening!

Dunn County 4-H: There’s Alot Happening!

By Ann Lee, Dunn County 4-H Assistant January 7, 2026

It has been a busy month for our Dunn County 4-H’ers. On Saturday, Dec 6, a group of 4-H’ers from Dunn County along with members from Chippewa and Eau Claire Counties participated in a Robotics...

Looking Back: January

Looking Back: January

January 7, 2026

RINGING IN THE NEW YEAR Mary Vorhes was one of the many townspeople ringing in the Bicentennial Year at midnight New Year’s Eve. Mary took turns pulling the rope at Peace Lutheran Church with her...

Menomonie Public Library Foundation Receives Generous Donation

Menomonie Public Library Foundation Receives Generous Donation

January 7, 2026

MENOMONIE - The Menomonie Public Library Foundation (MPLF), an independent nonprofit organization that supports the Menomonie Public Library, is pleased to announce that it has received an unexpected...

Vibrant Voices Memory Choir Announces Spring Schedule

Vibrant Voices Memory Choir Announces Spring Schedule

January 7, 2026

Rehearsals & Social Time: Thursdays 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm January 15 - April 9 (no rehearsal April 2) Concert & Social Time: April 16 at 1:00pm Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 910 9th Street...

Fire at Stepping Stones Family Shelter

Fire at Stepping Stones Family Shelter

December 30, 2025

December 26: It is with a heavy heart we notify the community that our family shelter located on Broadway Street was damaged by fire yesterday. This shelter is operated by Stepping Stones. Most importantly,...

Free Grant Writing 101 Workshop Jan 13

Free Grant Writing 101 Workshop Jan 13

December 30, 2025

Free Pop-Up! Workshop: Grant Writing 101 Tues January 13, 3:00-4:00pm Menomonie Market Food Co-op Presented by Community Foundation of Dunn County This session is perfect for organizations new to grant...

Jerry & Kim Porter of Menomonie were recognized by the Red Cross in March 2025 as NW WI Heroes having been regular monthly donors for 29 years.

Red Cross Blood Drives During January

By MNN Staff December 30, 2025

There are three Red Cross blood donation opportunities in January being held in Menomonie: Tuesday, Jan 6: New Hope Lutheran Church, 11am - 5pm Friday, Jan 9: Menomonie East YMCA (3019 Schneider...

First Day Hike/Ski Jan 1 on Red Cedar Trail

First Day Hike/Ski Jan 1 on Red Cedar Trail

December 30, 2025

Please join us on the Red Cedar State Trail on January 1 Self-Guided Hike/Ski Noon to 2pm Bring your own cross-country skis Meet at the Depot Visitor Center/ Red Cedar State Trailhead (824...

Community Finds Value in 4-H and UW-Stout Art Education Collaboration

Community Finds Value in 4-H and UW-Stout Art Education Collaboration

By Zachary Rozmiarek December 30, 2025

Three area 4-H programs will again partner with the UW-Stout Art Education Program to bring art lessons to area youth. This is the sixth year of the program. It is open to all youth in grades k-12 in Chippewa,...

Menomonie Lions Bring Christmas to Foster Closet, Bridge to Hope, Stepping Stones

Menomonie Lions Bring Christmas to Foster Closet, Bridge to Hope, Stepping Stones

December 23, 2025

Donations to Menomonie Foster Closet as well as $1665 in cash (shared with The Bridge). Facebook photo. The Bridge to Hope received some of the 600 toys and gifts collected from the community....

Tis the Season...Enjoy the Lights

Tis the Season…Enjoy the Lights

December 23, 2025

Wakanda Wonderland Stop by the Rassbach Museum in Wakanda Park through January 3 to view the lighted trees. While there vote for your favorite! The trees are set up as a holiday forest throughout the...

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