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Menomin Meander - August 15th

Join us for the Menomin Meander — a family-friendly bike ride around Lake Menomin! Taking place the same day and starting location as the Sadistic Century, the Menomin Meander offers a shorter, more relaxed route perfect for families and young riders. Start the morning at 8:30 AM at the Dunn County Fairgrounds with a free kids’ bike helmet giveaway from Doar, Drill & Skow Attorneys at Law. The 9-mile ride begins at 9:00 AM, looping from the Fairgrounds to Wakanda Park for a r

Community Events

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Prairie Prophecy at the Downsville Museum - August 15th

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Wine Curious to Wine Confident: Varietal 101 - August 31st

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Mary Lou Duckett

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Colfax Music in the Park Season Finale - August 13th

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Colfax Music in the Park Season Finale - August 13th

From the Colfax Woman's Club Facebook page.

Community News

22 hours ago

Tiny Art Show voting open

Stop by the library and check out the Tiny Art Show. Vote for your favorites now through August 21st. From the Menomonie Public Library Facebook page.

Community News

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Community Rummage and Bake Sale Fundraiser for Dunn County Humane Society

The Dunn County Humane Society (DCHS) is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated Community Rummage & Bake Sale, set to take place at the Fanetti Community Center & the Dunn County Ice Arena in Menomonie on August 28th & 29th. This beloved community event offers attendees the opportunity to shop affordably while supporting the unhomed cats and dogs of Dunn County. All proceeds from the sale will directly contribute to the DCHS mission, covering vital expens

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Bob Hays Season Championship at the Races - August 14th

Bob Hays Season Championship! Schedule: • Pits Open: 4:00 PM • Grandstands Open: 5:00 PM • Hot Laps: 6:00 PM • Draw Cut-Off: 6:30 PM • Racing Begins: 7:00 PM Grandstand Admission: • Adults: $20 • Seniors: $17 • Students (13–17 & College w/ID): $10 • Kids 12 & Under: FREE Pit Admission: • $30 with Membership • $35 without Membership • Memberships Available for $25 From the Facebook event page.

Entertainment

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Boyceville Cucumber Festival - August 21st through the 24th

Join us August 21–23 for a weekend packed with live music, parades, carnival rides, contests, tournaments, food, family activities and plenty of pickle-themed fun! We will be creating a separate Facebook event page for each featured activity with complete times, locations and details. Keep an eye on our page, find the events you are interested in and be sure to mark yourself "Going" so you do not miss a thing! It’s a Big Dill in The Ville! Our Calendar of Events is here to he

Community Events

Aug 4

Orlando, a Live Performance at Brewery Nonic - August 28th

Live performance theater in the brewery yard! Tickets $10/each available HERE or in the brewery taproom Orlando by Sarah Ruhl Adapted from the novel by Virginia Woolf An adaptation of the “longest and most charming love letter in literature,” written by Virginia Woolf for her lover, Vita Sackville-West, Orlando is a theatrical, wild, fantastical trip through space, time and gender. Orlando’s adventures begin as a young man, when he serves as courtier to Queen Elizabeth. Throu

Entertainment

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Mary Lou Duckett

Mary Lou Duckett (formerly Riehm, nee Armstrong) died peacefully at age 94 on August 10, 2026. Mary was born to Minnie and John Armstrong in June of 1932 in Gordon, Wisconsin. Mary was a country girl at heart, and despite wide domestic travel over the years, returned to spend most of her life in the area where she was born and raised. Mary is preceded in death by her first husband, Kenneth M. Riehm, and second husband Dewitt Duckett. She is survived by three of her four child

Obituaries

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Niles P. Van Blaricom

Niles P. Van Blaricom, age 70, of Menomonie, WI, passed away August 9, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Health System Luther in Eau Claire. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie, WI, with Celebrant Teresa Pejsa officiating. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service, from 1:00–3:00 p.m. Burial will be at Christ Lutheran/Halvorson Cemetery in Menomonie, WI. Full obituary to follow . . . To share a memory, p

Obituaries

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Kenneth J. Hansen

Kenneth J. Hansen, age 80, of Downing, WI, passed away August 8, 2026, at Glenhaven Nursing Home in Glenwood City, WI. Ken was born July 2, 1946, in Baraboo, WI, to Vivian and Helen (Grabowski) Hansen. He grew up in Wisconsin Dells and had many stories about working at various tourist attractions in the 1960s. Ken married his love of 58 years, Karen Smith, on May 4, 1968. They lived several years in Milwaukee and Random Lake, WI, then moved to their home south of Downing in 1

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Cedar Falls bridge closure - August 19th

The CTH BB/Cedar Falls Bridge will be closed on Wednesday, August 19, for a scheduled bridge inspection. The closure is anticipated to be in place from approximately 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The bridge must be fully closed during the inspection to help ensure the safety of the inspection crew and protect the structural integrity of the bridge. Please note that no alternate route will be signed, so drivers should plan ahead and use another route. Message boards will also be plac

City/County

23 hours ago

MPD sees increase in E-bike and play vehicle violations

Over the last few weeks, the Menomonie Police Department has seen an uptick in E-bike and play vehicle violations in the City of Menomonie with numerous crashes and injuries reported. Many violations have been committed by juveniles who are not old enough to have a driver's license. We want to clarify city ordinances and state laws regarding these modes of transportation to help keep our streets safe. 1. City Ordinance 6-7-4: Every person riding a bicycle upon a roadway or sh

City/County

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Northwest Region Construction Update - August 7th

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: County GG Location: McCarthy Creek Bridge southwest of Mellen Schedule: May 26 to late July Cost: $665,275 Descri

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Prairie Prophecy at the Downsville Museum - August 15th

Community Events

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DCHS Dog Open House - August 15th

Join Us for Our Dog Open House! Stop by the Dunn County Humane Society to: Meet our adoptable dogs Learn about our foster program Speak with our certified dog trainers Whether you’re ready to adopt, interested in fostering, or simply want to learn more about the dogs in our care, we’d love to see you! Saturday, August 15 2:00–5:00 PM Dunn County Humane Society 302 Brickyard Road, Menomonie, WI No appointment needed! Just stop by, meet some incredible dogs, and see how you can

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Barn Dance at The Family Learning Center - September 4th

Join us Friday, September 4 for a fun night of dancing! Optional potluck at 5:30, dancing at 7. $15 each suggested donation. No experience needed at this family-friendly event at the FLC! From the Facebook post.

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Colfax Music in the Park Season Finale - August 13th

From the Colfax Woman's Club Facebook page.

Community News

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Live Music at The Spirit Room: Greg Herriges - August 29th

Greg Herriges stirs a mix of original and traditional “progressive world music” on guitar, voice, and Greek bouzouki, with a unique approach honed by his studies of Asian, Mediterranean, and other worldly styles. An award-winning composer and performer, his music and writing have found international recognition. His solo & duo sets include lively instrumentals, inventive versions of rock and jazz standards, and mesmerizing world music. With a background in progressive rock an

Live Music

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Live Music at The Spirit Room: Sherry Lynn - August 21st

Sherry Lynn is a versatile performer, captivating audiences with her mastery of piano and guitar, paired with her sweet and sultry vocals. Her performance resume includes a wide range of music, from classic standards to contemporary hits from the last five decades. Sherry creates an intimate and engaging atmosphere in every performance. From a cozy lounge to a lively venue, her unique blend of talent and charisma shines through. You’ll experience the genuine essence of her in

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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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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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