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A football player runs up the field while returning an interception.

Menomonie Collegians

By Layne Pitt, MNN Contributor November 26, 2025

MENOMONIE - Two Menomonie High School graduates from UW-Stout were selected to the 2025 All-Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) football team. Junior defensive back Brooks Brewer was...

High school wrestling teams meet at the middle of the mat before the meet.

Menomonie Boys Wrestling Preview

By Bryce Shepard and Jaoob Anderson November 26, 2025

MENOMONIE — The Menomonie High School boys wrestling program has built a rich tradition and history over the years, and this season’s team plans to carry that momentum forward with a roster full of...

Student Spotlight

Student Spotlight

By Tehya Johnson, Mustang Messenger Reporter November 19, 2025

Menomonie High School has produced its fair share of standout athletes (including players who were drafted into the NFL!).  However, even among that impressive lineup, it would be hard to find anyone...

A softball player rounds third base.

Reese Barfknecht To Take Her Game to St. Thomas

By Layne Pitt, MNN Contributor November 19, 2025

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Menomonie standout Reese Barfknecht made her college plans official November 12, signing her National Letter of Intent to join the University of St. Thomas softball program. Barfknecht,...

Graphic for Connor Norby earning NSIC Elite 18 Award. Photo of Norby running, logo in the middle, head shot

Menomonie Collegians

By Layne Pitt, MNN Contributor November 11, 2025

WINONA, Minn - Winona State junior and Menomonie High School graduate Connor Norby earned the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) Elite 18 Award for men’s cross country, recognizing the student-athlete...

Menomonie Mustangs Logo - stylized letter M behind horse (mustang) head. color is maroon

Eight Mustangs Earn All-BRC Football Honors

By Layne Pitt, MNN Contributor November 11, 2025

2025 All-Big Rivers Conference Football Team MENOMONIE - With injuries piling up on a seemingly weekly basis, the Menomonie High School football team fought through adversity throughout the 2025 campaign....

UW-Stout's Mary Berg drives to the basket with a left-handed shot.

Menomonie Collegians

November 5, 2025

MENOMONIE – The UW-Stout men's and women's basketball teams and the men's hockey team will get their seasons underway this weekend. The women's basketball team, which includes Menomonie graduates Mary...

The top 10 finishers at the 2025 WIAA Division 1 Girls Cross Country Championship with Lauren McCalla on the top step.

Lauren McCalla Wins State Cross Country Title

By Layne Pitt, MNN Contributor November 5, 2025

2025 WIAA State Cross Country Championships Complete Results WISCONSIN RAPIDS - The top three finishers at the 2025 WIAA Girls Division 1 State Championship broke the meet record, but Menomonie’s Lauren...

Menomonie Mustangs Logo - stylized letter M behind horse (mustang) head. color is maroon

Menomonie High School in WIAA Tournaments

By Layne Pitt, MNN Contributor October 29, 2025

There was plenty of WIAA playoff action this past week as the Menomonie football, boys cross country, girls cross country, boys soccer and girls volleyball teams participated in tournament play. The Menomonie...

Ashley Slupe, a member of the Lawrence University women's hockey team, moves the puck down the rink.

Menomonie Collegians

By Layne Pitt, MNN Contributor October 29, 2025

APPLETON -  A four-year player on the Chippewa Falls-Menomonie girls hockey team, Menomonie’s Ashley Slupe is now a member of the Lawrence University women’s hockey program. The Vikings played a...

MHS Extracurricular Activities

MHS Extracurricular Activities

October 22, 2025

By MNN Staff Wed Oct 15 Last night, for parents night, the Girls Swim and Dive Team had a home dual meet against River Falls. Some notable performances include: a personal record in the 500 freestyle...

The Menomonie boys and girls cross country teams, boys in front row, girls in second row, pose with their Big Rivers Conference championship trophies.

Menomonie, McCalla Repeat as BRC Cross Country Champions

By Layne Pitt, MNN Contributor October 22, 2025

Complete 2025 Big Rivers Cross Country Championships results RICE LAKE - Lauren McCalla and the Menomonie girls repeated as Big Rivers Conference champion as the Mustangs dominated at the BRC Cross...

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