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Young Entrepreneur Craft Fair at the Library - November 21st

Join us on Saturday, November 21st, 10am-12pm at the Library for our Young Entrepreneur Craft Fair! Every item is created and sold by talented youth entrepreneurs aged 9 to 18. It is the perfect opportunity to find affordable, one-of-a-kind treasures while supporting local kids. Come out, bring some cash, and cheer on our community’s young business owners! Date: Saturday, November 21st Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: The Library Pricing: All items are priced at $20 or les

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Menomonie City Council meeting agenda for November 16th

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Winter Daze parade float and booth registration

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The Village at White Pine Holiday Craft Sale - November 21st

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Lakeview Floral 20th Anniversary Customer Appreciation Event - Nov. 19th through the 21st

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Winter Daze parade float and booth registration

Winter Daze Parade & Holiday Event is just around the corner, and registration is filling up! We still have a limited number of spaces available for both activity booths and parade floats at this year's Winter Daze celebration on December 10! Whether you'd like to host an activity downtown or participate in our festive parade, we'd love to have you be part of this community tradition. Two separate registrations are available: Activity Booth Registration Parade Float Registrat

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Art Group at the Kaleidoscope Center

Kaleidoscope Center’s Art Group is a workshop that is the perfect place to learn new techniques, express yourself, and connect with other creative minds! Join us Saturdays from 12pm to 2pm. Bring your ideas! 809 Wilson Ave, Menomonie, WI 54751. From the Wisconsin Milkweed Alliance Facebook page.

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Vets Fighting 4 Vets Operation Christmas

Are you a veteran or know a veteran who needs help this holiday season?? Vets Fighting 4 Vets is once again helping local veteran/military families this Holiday season with “Operation Christmas”! NOW accepting nominations for any veteran/military family that could use some extra help this Holiday season to make their Christmas extra special with LESS STRESS! (Yes you can nominate yourself!) If you know or are a veteran/military family that could use some extra help this Holi

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Terri Clark: "It's Christmas...Cheers!" at The Mabel Tainter - December 14th

From paying her dues at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge in Nashville to holding the honor of being the only Canadian female member of the Grand Ole Opry, Terri Clark continues to build an unforgettable legacy primed for the history books of Country music. December 15th at The Mabel Tainter Theater Tickets are $100, available HERE. From the Facebook event page.

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An Irish Christmas at The Mabel Tainter - December 19th

Celebrate the magic of the season with “An Irish Christmas,” a festive evening of Irish music, dance, and holiday tradition! Featuring Chippewa Valley Irish Dance and the Eau Claire Irish Session, this special performance will bring together lively Irish tunes, traditional dance, beloved Christmas carols, and the joyful spirit of the season. Experience the rich musical traditions of Ireland alongside the warmth and wonder of Christmas in an intimate, festive setting. Gather y

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MTG Presents: A Christmas Story - opens December 4th

You are cordially invited to join Menomonie Theater Guild to enjoy a holiday evening out at our production of A Christmas Story. Based on the much beloved (and oft quoted) Christmas movie of the same name this memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself at Higbee's Department Sto

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Shirley M. Bloom

Shirley M. Bloom, age 91, of Boyceville, WI, passed away on November 12, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Menomonie, WI. Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Boyceville, WI, with Pastor Brad Peterson officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Burial will take place at Tiffany Cemetery in Boyceville, WI, followed by a luncheon back at the church. Full o

Obituaries

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Joseph "Joe" H. Hellmann

Joseph “Joe” Hellmann (90) of Boyceville was welcomed into the Lord’s kingdom on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. He was a genuine family man, loved by many, and dearly missed by all who knew him. Joe was born to Frank and Elizabeth (Willems) Hellmann on September 8, 1936, at home because, according to Joe, “he wanted to be near his mother." Joe grew up on a family farm in Arland with five siblings. He graduated from Barron High School in 1954, where he played football and pole

Obituaries

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Peter G. Newhall

Peter Glen Newhall, age 64, of Menomonie, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 10th, 2026, at the home of his sister, Melissa, and brother-in-law, Andre Kraft. Peter was born on June 25, 1962 in Middleton, Wisconsin. Shortly after his birth, his family moved to Ypsilanti, Michigan and then to Menomonie, Wisconsin in 1978. Peter graduated Menomonie High School in 1981. In 1982, he proudly enlisted in the United States Navy, where he was stationed in San Diego,

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Menomonie City Council meeting agenda for November 16th

The Menomonie City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, November 16th, 2026, at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers at 800 Wilson Avenue. The meeting agenda is available below. You can find the council packet with more information HERE. Members of the public may view City Council meetings via Zoom (meeting access code: 885 5218 6171) or by calling 1 312 626 6799. Please note this is for viewing purposes ONLY. To participate, you must attend the meeting in pers

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Three injured in two vehicle crash in Town of Elk Mound

On November 12, 2026, at approximately 6:01 PM, the Dunn County Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a two-vehicle crash with multiple injuries at the intersection of 890th Street and 530th Avenue in the Town of Elk Mound. Initial reports indicated that one occupant was trapped inside a vehicle and another had been ejected. The Dunn County Sheriff's Office, Dunn County First Responders, Elk Mound Fire Department, Colfax Rescue Squad, Eau Claire Fire

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High speed pursuit ends near Menomonie rest area, all four suspects apprehended

On November 13, 2026, at approximately 4:48 PM, the Dunn County Sheriff's Office was notified that the Lake Hallie Police Department was pursuing a vehicle associated with a felony theft investigation. The pursuit was traveling westbound on Highway 312 (North Crossing) toward Interstate 94. A Dunn County Sheriff's Office sergeant intercepted the pursuit near Exit 59 on Interstate 94 and observed the suspect vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed while passing other motor

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Lakeview Floral 20th Anniversary Customer Appreciation Event - Nov. 19th through the 21st

Celebrating YOU and all the amazing support you've shown us the last 20 years. Join us for a Customer Appreciation celebration so we can say, "Thank you!" and share some of our team's favorite things with you! A Good Deal! 20% off storewide~ Enjoy a great discount on fresh flowers, plants, holiday decor, giftware and evergreens just by stopping by and taking it home with you same day. Sweet Treats~ Samples of some of our favorite sweets~ chocolates, popcorn, caramels & snacks

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Friends of the Library Holiday Book Sale - Dec. 8th through the 12th

The Friends of the Menomonie Public Library will host a special book sale in December with items perfect for gift giving! The Friends give thousands of dollars to the library every year and book sales are their major fundraiser. Plan to come on over and find some great treasures at amazing prices. See you at the sale! December 8th-12th – open during library hours In library meeting room More information HERE. From the Facebook event page.

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Small Business Saturday at Hive & Hollow - November 28th

Supporting local shops, like us (and everyone on Main st!) helps keep our community vibrant. When you spend your hard earned dollars in local small shops, that money goes right back into our community! You help support the staff helping you in the shop, you help us create events where we all get to enjoy one another, you help bring live music to the space & make us feel so loved! So come on down enjoy some mulled wine, hot cider, and cookies on us - because billionaires don't

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Live Music at Too Mixed Up: Chad Edwards Band - November 14th

November 14th 7:30-11:30 PM Chad Edwards Band - Live and Unhinged Too Mixed Up We have ninety-nine problems and women are ALL of them. Granted, most of the women are unhelpful customer service reps, inflatable dolls, and our landlords, but still. Drink you sorrows away with us at Too Mixed Up. From the Facebook event page.

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Live Music at The Spirit Room: Hap & Hawk - November 19th

Hap and Hawk is a Country-Americana Music duo consisting of John Lynch and Mike Schlenker. From the Facebook event page.

Live Music

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Zymurgy Metal Presents: The Pulse of Annihilation Tour - Nov. 14th

TASMANIAN technical death metal project Psycroptic is bringing the Pulse of Annihilation Tour to Menomonie! 18+ Only Doors 6:30pm Summoning The Lich: 7:30PM Cognitive: 8:15PM Inferi: 9:00PM Psycroptic: 10:05PM PSYCROPTIC PSYCROPTIC are a Tasmanian death metal institution of 25 years, globally respected, and still one of the tightest technical metal bands on the planet. The sound. Dense, technical riffing that bursts into powerful grooves and blast beats, anchored by the telep

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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!

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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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Understanding Our Schools: How Are Our Schools Held Accountable?

Helping our community better understand how our schools work, how they're funded, and how we're preparing students for the future As your elected School Board, one of our most important responsibilities is ensuring that the School District of the Menomonie Area is delivering on its commitment to students, families, staff, and our community. That means setting clear expectations, monitoring progress, asking questions, and making responsible decisions about the resources entrus

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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

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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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