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National Night Out - August 4th

Join Menomonie for an evening of fun, food, and community spirit! National Night Out is a chance for neighbors to connect with local police, firefighters, and city and county staff — all while enjoying free family-friendly activities. Event Highlights: Meet Menomonie’s Police Officers, Firefighters, and EMS teams Food vendors and local treats (available for purchase) Live music and entertainment Kids' activities, games, face painting, bounce houses Vehicle tours — check out f

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Discover Downsville Day - August 22nd

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Live Music at Vino Cappuccino: "Doc" Miller - August 8th

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Author Visit: Tom Manus & Kristi Flick Manus - September 22nd

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Auditions for MTG's Come From Away - August 11th & 12th

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Menomonie Public Library August Update

TIME TO VOTE! Local artists have been working hard on their masterpieces! Their tiny art will be on display at the Library from Aug 4-Aug 31. YOU are invited to come on in and vote for Best in Show…and be inspired! Extra Fabric? Tami is an amazing volunteer who makes bags for people who get new library cards. She has made over 3,000 bags! If you have extra fabric laying around that is 1 yard or larger, she would be delighted to help you clean out your stash! Drop it off with

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Back-to-School Supply Drive: donations accepted through Aug. 5th

Help Us Stuff the School Bus! The Dunn County Sheriff's Office is proud to serve as a collection site for the Stuff the School Bus school supply drive benefiting local students in our community. Many families struggle with the cost of back-to-school supplies. A small donation can help a student start the school year with the tools they need to succeed. Drop off new school supplies in the Sheriff's Office lobby Donations accepted through Wednesday, August 5 Items currently nee

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Eagles host WBA Regional Playoff Tournament

Eagles are hosting a WBA Division A Playoff Regional Tournament! We are excited to host this event in our 2nd year back in the WBA! It will be a great weekend at Wakanda Park! We appreciate the support of WBA & Eagles Baseball! From the Eagles Baseball Facebook page.

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Ludington Guard Band Concert Lineup for August 4th

Here is the line up for this week's Ludington Guard Band concert. From the Ludington Guard Band Facebook page: Just a few reminders for all our fans. Concerts start at 7:30pm every Tuesday at the Band Shell in Wilson Park. Each week we have pie and ice cream served by a local nonprofit and popcorn served by the Menomonie Senior Center. Ludington Guard Band – Season Finale & National Night Out! Tuesday, August 4 7:30 p.m. Wilson Park Join us for our final concert of the sea

Entertainment

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Jake's Tiki Bar August Entertainment Schedule

From the Jake's Supper Club Facebook page.

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Wissota Late Model Challenge Series at the Races - August 7th

NEXT UP AT RED CEDAR SPEEDWAY! The WISSOTA's Late Model Challenge Series rolls into Red Cedar Speedway on Friday, August 7th, with the best Late Models in Wissota country battling for $4,000 TO WIN! Classes Racing: T.L. Sinz Plumbing, Inc Wissota Late Models Southworth Chevrolet GMC WISSOTA Modifieds Tim's Automotive Machine WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds Midwest Food & Tobacco Group USRA Late Models Friday, August 7 620 17th St, Menomonie, WI 54751 Schedule: • Pits Open: 4:00 PM

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Tyler C. Hartung

Tyler C. Hartung, age 41 of Menomonie, Wisconsin, passed unexpectedly on Monday, July 27, 2026, at the Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Eau Claire due to natural causes. Tyler was born on May 31, 1985, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He was the son of Charles Hartung and Mary Jane (Brunner) Duke, and brother of Erin (Hartung) Soules. Tyler grew up in Eau Galle and Menomonie, WI and graduated from Menomonie High School in 2003. He then went on to pursue a degree from Brown College in Minn

Obituaries

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Jean Marie Retz

Jean Marie Retz, age 80, of Boyceville, WI went home to her heavenly father on July 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on a naval base in Oakland, California, and grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota. She began her career as an X-ray technician before marrying the love of her life, Gerald Retz, on May 14th, 1983. Together they built a wonderful life in Boyceville, WI, where Jean devoted herself wholeheartedly to her family, her faith, and her community. Je

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Willard "Bill" Bailey Jr.

Willard "Bill" Fee Bailey Jr. passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026 at the age of 84, leaving behind a legacy of wisdom, laughter, and lifelong learning. Bill was born on November 12, 1941, in St. Paul, Minnesota, the only child of Willard Fee Bailey Sr. and Mildred (Thielen) Bailey, he spent his life guiding others, fostering community, and sharing a great story. His passion for mentorship began in his early teenage years at the St. Paul YMCA Camp St. Croix, where he led c

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Menomonie City Council meeting agenda for August 3rd

The Menomonie City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers at 800 Wilson Avenue. The meeting agenda is available below. The council packet with more information can be found HERE.

City/County

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Northwest Region Construction Update - July 31st

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) provides weekly updates on road construction projects in the following counties in northwest Wisconsin: Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix, Sawyer, Taylor, Trempealeau and Washburn counties. Ashland County Highway: Prentice Avenue Location: US 2 (Lake Shore Drive) to 6th Street East in Ashland Schedule: May 4 to early July Cos

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Stepping Stones August Pop-Up Pantry Schedule

August Pop-Up Pantry schedule. *Please notice the location change for Colfax due to construction will be at 831 East Railroad Ave, the eastern most lot at the fairgrounds. We will return to our regular location at the Viking Bowl & Catering in September. From the Stepping Stones Facebook page.

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Discover Downsville Day - August 22nd

Only a few weeks until Discover Downsville Day! Join us Saturday, August 22 as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Discover Downsville Day! Live music from Chris Kroeze Bounce houses & kids activities Antique Car Show Craft & Vendor Fair Pancake Breakfast Fireworks Food & drinks all day …and so much more! Bring your family, invite your friends, and help us celebrate everything that makes Downsville such a special community. Downtown Downsville Saturday, August 22, 2

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Author Visit: Tom Manus & Kristi Flick Manus - September 22nd

Join us in the library meeting room on Tuesday, September 22nd from 6-7pm, as Eau Claire authors and travel writers, Tom Manus and Kristi Flick Manus talk about their new book, Lost Treasures of Wisconsin: Restaurants, Drive-ins, Concert Halls, and Other Favorite Places From the Past. Revisit cherished community gathering places, the flavors we can no longer taste, and traditions that forged a state’s identity. These places are gone now, but their stories live on in this spec

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Auditions for MTG's Come From Away - August 11th & 12th

The time has FINALLY come to announce the first show of the Menomonie Theater Guild 2026-27 season.........COME FROM AWAY! Come From Away is based on the true story of the time when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world. What started as an average day in a small town turned into an international sleepover, when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the globe, were diverted to Gander’s airstrip on September 11, 2001. Undaunted b

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Discover Downsville Day - August 22nd

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Live Music at Vino Cappuccino: "Doc" Miller - August 8th

Jim “Doc” Miller is a singer and acoustic guitarist from Menomonie, Wisconsin. He blends original folk-rock with a wide range of covers, sharing the stories behind songs from the Woodstock era and beyond. From the Facebook event page.

Live Music

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Live Music at Vino Cappuccino: Rogers & McGinnis Duo - August 7th

Ken Rogers and Pat Mc Ginnis have many years of performing music of all styles. Currently as a duo, they play music from the 50s through current popular music. They focus on vocals and close harmony with music of Eagles, Beatles, John Denver, John Prine, James Taylor, Elvis, CCR and many others. From the Facebook event page.

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Sorensen earns 1st Team All-BRC in girls tennis

Senior Isabel Sorensen earned 1st Team All-BRC honors in tennis. Sorenson finished second in the conference at #1 singles and earned a spot at the state tournament as a special qualifier. Congratulations Izzy!

Community News

Jan 15

MHS Wrestling: Get Excited For A Bright New Season

Photo by Siri Benrud Photography By Bryce Shepard and Jake Anderson The Menomonie High School wrestling team proves a rich history and looks to continue developing culture with the high quality athletes that return. The class of '26 seniors have been a part of a Mustang team that has been competing in the team sectional qualifier three years in a row. While the 2023-24 team made Menomonie history by punching a ticket to team state. In that historic run, the ’23 team fought to

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Jan 15

Menomonie Boys Hockey Starts Fresh

Photo courtesy of Siri Benrud Photography By Rylee Hintzman Menomonie Boys Hockey kicks off its season with a fresh new coaching staff, but lost 11 seniors last year, and is looking for players to fill those spots. This year’s coaching staff consists of head coach Alex Stuckert, assistant coach Ryan Booth, and assistant coach Mike Sullivan. Menomonie has five seniors this year: Wren Swaenepoel (Forward), Davin Ellis (Goalie), Ryan Xu (Defenseman), Brock Wilkens (Defens

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SDMA School Board Meeting Agenda for July 27th

A special meeting of the SDMA School Board will be held on Monday, July 27th at 5:45 pm. This meeting will be held at the Administrative Service Center. The agenda can be found below. The live stream can be found here. Eye on Dunn County also provides a live stream on Facebook and its website. All supplemental documents can be found here. (Click on the meeting at the top middle of the page, then click View the Agenda. Any agenda item with a paper icon indicates additional doc

Schools

Jul 27

Menomonie High School Honor Roll Spring Semester 2025-2026

The Menomonie High School has recognized the following students for achieving a minimum 3.0 GPA for the second semester of the 2025-26 school year. Please note: Not all names of students who made the honor roll will appear on this list. Parents/guardians may choose to withhold the release of information to a third party. Students must also have taken a certain number of credits during the semester to be eligible for the honor roll. If anyone feels a student who is not on the

Community News

Jun 18

SDMA School Board Meeting Agenda for June 8th

A regular meeting of the SDMA School Board will be held on Monday, June 8th, at 5:45 pm. This meeting will be held at the Administrative Service Center. The agenda can be found below. The live stream can be found here. Eye on Dunn County also provides a live stream on Facebook and its website. All supplemental documents can be found here. (Click on the meeting at the top middle of the page, then click View the Agenda. Any agenda item with a paper icon indicates additional doc

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