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School Funding Needs a Boost

School Funding Needs a Boost

By Joe Zydowsky, Superintendent February 4, 2026

Superintendents in the five largest school districts in Wisconsin issued a plea this week to state lawmakers calling for school funding relief now. As noted in their message, Wisconsin families are struggling....

February 17, 2026 Spring Primary in Dunn County

February 17, 2026 Spring Primary in Dunn County

January 21, 2026

Editor Correction: we strive for accuracy but sometimes miss the mark. We regret we misspelled the name of mayoral candidate Grady Richartz in the Jan 14 issue of MNN, “Spring Election Candidate Update.” Menomonie,...

Spring Election - Candidate Updates

Spring Election – Candidate Updates

January 14, 2026

City of Menomonie Candidates for Alderperson Ward 2: Matthew Crowe; Diane Edwards Ward 4: Gretchen Yonko; Lynn Schneider Ward 6: Leland Schwebs; Casie Sulzle Ward 8: Mary...

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...

Wolske Bay Park. (900 Wolske Bay Rd)

Winter Fun at Wolske Bay Park

December 23, 2025

Wolske Bay (Park)  is ready to welcome families for some seasonal fun! From free ice skating and cozy fire pits to festive Christmas lights, Wolske Bay is a great place to get outside and enjoy winter...

City of Menomonie FAQ Page

Proposed Data Center News Updates

December 3, 2025

The following recent news releases on the proposed data center are shared here for your information: Kare 11 TV: Live reporting and interview with homeowner Wisconsin Public Radio: Includes...

Irving Berlin's White Christmas Presented by Menomonie Theater Guild

MTG Presents Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Dec 5-14

November 26, 2025

Irving Berlin's White Christmas Presented by Menomonie Theater Guild Performances: December 5,6, 12, and 13 at 7:30pm & December 6, 7, 13, and 14th at 2pm. Mabel Tainter Theater, downtown Menomonie Tickets: available...

Menomonie News Net Marks 1 Year

Menomonie News Net Marks 1 Year

By MNN Staff November 19, 2025

November 20 marks one year since Menomonie News Net’s first edition! Here’s the introductory article from that first issue. Our goals are the same now as then. Local news is crucial to a healthy...

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...

Apartment 6

Apartment 6

By Maggie Foote, MNN Contributor October 29, 2025

A thunderous banging on his apartment door jolted UW-Stout student Parker Hagen to his feet. It was 10:30 pm on a Tuesday evening, May 20th and he was settled in with a movie. The pounding was the Menomonie...

Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser for Stepping Stones

Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser for Stepping Stones

October 15, 2025

Menomonie – Stepping Stones of Dunn County is proud to announce its upcoming Empty Bowls fundraiser event on Saturday, October 18 from 11am - 2pm, at Tanglewood Greens in Menomonie, to continue to...

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