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MMS Theater presents: Peter Pan - opens October 22nd

Menomonie Middle School Drama will present Peter Pan at the Mabel Tainter Theater. Opening night is Thursday, October 22, at 7 p.m., with two additional performances scheduled for the weekend. Showtimes: Thursday, October 22 at 7 pm Friday, October 23 at 7 pm Saturday, October 24 at 2 pm In the world of Neverland, Peter Pan is king until he meets his match - Captain Hook and her band of pirates! In search of a mother for his band of Lost Boys, Peter flies to England to take W

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Dunn County Crime Stoppers Wanted - Jonathon Oaks

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Sigurd "Art" A. Sorenson

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Menomonie Public Library spaces reimagined for the future by interior design majors at UW-Stout Polytechnic

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City of Menomonie Trick-or-Treat Hours Announced

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Notes for the Week - Oct. 22nd

There are just a few more chances to visit the Haunted Hillside. Check out this clip from WEAU to learn more. From The Neighbors of Dunn County: A new StoryWalk is up at Lakeside Park. Learn more about the StoryWalk HERE. From the Menomonie Lions Club Facebook page. Have you visited our game park lately?? If not, stop down and check out the brand new paved walkway! We want everyone to enjoy our animals and nature trail and this will make it easier for all! So stop on down and

Community News

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MHS Winter Sports Meeting - Oct. 26th

MHS students interested in joining boys or girls basketball, gymnastics, boys hockey, dance, boys swim, or wrestling need to attend the winter sports meeting on Monday, October 26th. Registration begins at 5 pm, followed by a mandatory parent/athlete code meeting in the main commons at 5:30. Individual coaches' meeting will start promptly at 6 pm.

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Menomonie Equestrian Team wins District Championship

Front row L-R: Sophia Bauer, Caeleigh Tiffany, Allison Bartlett, Miriam Moses, Robbie LaBlonde. Back row L-R: Annie Welch, Khloe Keller, Ailee Kolek, Carrin Holcomb, Kate Kolek, Rylen Falkner, Summer Hagen. The Menomonie Equestrian Team recently competed in the District 5 WIHA (Wisconsin Interscholastic Horsemanship Association) Division A Show and came away as District Champions. Coach Tricia Kwak credited the team's hard work and determination, noting that the riders have w

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The Medieval Origins of Halloween Monsters at Castlerock Museum - October 24th

The Medieval Origins of Halloween Monsters Castlerock Museum Saturday, October 24th at 2 pm Join museum volunteer Luke Kramer as he explores the Medieval origins of classic movie monsters, including vampires, werewolves, witches, and more. With Halloween around the corner, it’s a great opportunity to learn more about some of the holiday’s most iconic monsters. The presentation will examine the folklore surrounding each of these monsters, how it grew and changed over time, and

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Movie Night at brewery nønic - Oct. 25th

Movie nights! Every Sunday in October on the patio. Bring a blankie and/or warm clothes. All movies play at 7:00 pm. The movie for October 25th is Haxan (1922) From the brewery nønic Facebook page.

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MMS Theater presents: Peter Pan - opens October 22nd

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Sigurd "Art" A. Sorenson

Sigurd Arthur Sorenson, age 94, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at The Neighbors of Dunn County. Art was born on May 6, 1932 to Arthur and Beulah (Midje) Sorenson in Glenwood township, Wisconsin. He grew up on a farm between Downing and Boyceville, along with his parents and 2 sisters. His favorite memory as a child was playing with all his neighbors, including swimming in the creek, fishing, homemade bow and arrow hunting, skating on homemade ice skates, and getti

Obituaries

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Kerry W. Hintzman

Kerry W. Hintzman, 64, passed away unexpectedly on October 5, 2026, in Tennessee. He was born July 8, 1962, in Menomonie, WI; son of Kenneth Hintzman and LeAnn Mork. Kerry shared 27 years of his life with his longtime girlfriend, Paula Moham. Together, they built a life in Pepin, WI. Paula’s family was an important part of Kerry’s life, including her three children, 11 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Kerry’s son, Christopher Kerry Hintzman, preceded him in death.

Obituaries

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Helenmae (Mense) Debee

Helenmae (Mense) Debee, age 94, of Menomonie, WI, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Comforts of Home in Menomonie, WI. Helenmae was born on January 18, 1932, in Menomonie, WI, to Edwin and Gala (Schultz) Mense. She grew up in Menomonie and graduated from Menomonie High School in 1950. On September 19, 1953, Helenmae married her high school sweetheart, Helmer "Chuck" Debee, at Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie. Together, they shared 64 years of marriage and raise

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Dunn County Crime Stoppers Wanted - Jonathon Oaks

Wanted - Jonathon Oaks. See below for details. Information can be reported to the Dunn County Crime Stoppers website or call 1-855-847-3866.

City/County

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County Manager Message with Dan Dunbar - October 2026

Dunn County Manager, Dan Dunbar, is back with his monthly message. These short videos are posted on the Dunn County Facebook page and on the Dunn County YouTube channel. Mr. Dunbar's video includes information regarding this month's County Board meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. A video recording of the meeting will be available on the county's YouTube channel. Information on this meeting, as well as other public meetings, can be found on the public

City/County

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Dunn County Sheriff asks for public's assistance in hit and run

In the early morning hours of Sunday, October 18, 2026, the Dunn County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of power lines down in the roadway on 708th Avenue in Menomonie (Cedar Falls), Township of Red Cedar. Upon arrival, deputies found that a vehicle appeared to have struck the power pole, a street sign, and utility box. The damaged pole was severed, leaning into the roadway and there were lines down across the roadway into a neighboring yard. The vehicle was able to ex

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UPDATE: UW-Stout Philosophy Club Debate has been cancelled

The UW-Stout Philosophy Club is planning a debate event featuring online debater Parker Sedgwick (parkergetajob) and 10 Republicans/Trump supporters in the local area. They are looking for conservative participants who would be willing to argue their viewpoints in front of a live audience. Prompts are established, and a form will be sent out to the participants. The event is scheduled for 6-8pm on October 22nd in the Great Hall at the Memorial Student Center on campus. Two mo

Community Events

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Winter Wear Open House returns to Menomonie

The annual Winter Wear Open House will take place on Saturday, November 7, and Saturday, November 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Marketplace Foods in Menomonie. Individuals and families can pick up free winter clothing, including coats, hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and other cold-weather essentials for adults and children. Sizes available are dependent on donations received. The event is organized in partnership with Marketplace Foods and United Way St. Croix and Red Cedar

Community Events

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The Nichol Inn Chili Cook Off - October 25th

Think your chili is the best around? Well, it's time to put your money where your mouth is… literally! Join us Sunday, October 25th at 3 PM for a good old-fashioned CHILI COOK-OFF during the Packers vs. Lions game! HERE'S HOW IT WORKS: -Whip up a crockpot of your VERY BEST homemade chili. Whether it's sweet, spicy, smoky, or hot, we want it! -TASTE THE COMPETITION! Come hungry and sample the contenders! VOTE WITH YOUR WALLET! Forget paper ballots! We'll let the people decid

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Live Music at UW-Stout: Creechers - October 22nd

Live Music at UW-Stout: A FREE concert by Creechers at the Memorial Student Center Terrace on Thursday, October 22nd, from 7-9 pm. The public is welcome to attend! From the Blue Devil Productions Facebook page.

Live Music

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Live Music at the Silver Dollar: Eclectic Barn Boys - Oct. 22nd

Stop by the Silver Dollar on Thursday, October 22nd at 7 pm for live music from the Eclectic Barn Boys! From the Silver Dollar Facebook page.

Live Music

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UPDATE - Date Change Michaela Gifford Live in The Spirit Room - November 21st

Updated from The Spirit Room Facebook page: "NOTICE: Michaela Gifford's Spirit Room performance, originally scheduled for this Saturday, has now been moved to November 21st at 7pm. Join us for some wonderful live music following The Mabel Tainter's Holiday Artisan Market!" Michaela Gifford is a versatile musician who has worked as a collaborative pianist, musical theater director, organist, and teacher in the Midwest for over 20 years. Raised on a dairy farm near Menomonie, s

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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

Community News

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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Jan 15

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Understanding Our Schools: Looking at the Whole Picture of Student Success

Helping our community better understand how our schools work, how they're funded, and how we're preparing students for the future. By the SDMA Board of Education Note: This year's School Crossings column will be written by the SDMA Board of Education rather than Superintendent Joe Zydowsky How do we know our students are learning and succeeding? It's an important question, and one that can't be answered by a single number. Student success can vary greatly for each individual

Community News

Oct 6

Menomonie High School announces 2026 Homecoming Court

Front row L-R: Rylee Hintzman, Jae Hasse, Ellie Zydowsky, Eleanor Beck, Cassiah Casey. Back row L-R: Aiden Anderson, Cody Schaefer, Bricin Leisses, Bruce Behrend, Aaron Howard. Menomonie High School is celebrating Homecoming this week. Seniors voted to select this year's Homecoming Court to represent the Class of 2027. 2026 Court Members are: Eleanor Beck - Daughter of Emily and Dave Beck Cassiah Casey - Daughter of Cassandra and Ramiah Casey Jai Hasse - Daughter of Anne an

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