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Community Boo Fest - October 22nd

The Community Boo Fest is a Halloween celebration of community and civic engagement. Join in on this free, family-friendly evening filled with Halloween fun, community connections, and civic engagement. Discover how local government and community organizations shape everyday life, connect with local resources, and explore how your voice can make a difference where you live. What’s Happening at the Community Boo Fest? Halloween scavenger hunt & community passport Community tr

Community Events

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Grief Group Gathering - Oct. 27th

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UW-Polytechnic engineering, technology professor researches impact of AI on students’ creativity, problem-solving

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

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County Manager Message with Dan Dunbar - October 2026

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Grief Group Gathering - Oct. 27th

From the Menomonie United Methodist Facebook page.

Community News

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Sunrise Rotary honors Ellie Zydowsky as September Youth of the Month

By John Wilkerson The Menomonie Sunrise Rotary Club is pleased to recognize Ellie Zydowsky, a senior at Menomonie High School, as a September 2026 Youth of the Month. Zydowsky has served as a Link Leader for two years, helping freshmen transition to high school and making students feel welcomed, included, and connected. She possesses a willingness to recognize when students need additional support and take action. When appropriate, she connects students with Student Services

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October & November Volunteer Opportunities at The Neighbors

Volunteer opportunities for October & November! . Trick or Treat at The Neighbors: Friday, October 30th from 5:00 - 6:30 pm we will be welcoming community trick or treaters! We would ask for volunteers to meet in the main lobby at The Neighbors and be here from 4:30 - 7:00 pm. We are also asking for candy donations for trick or treat this year If you would like to donate candy, please drop it off at the front desk of the Central (yellow) building. Thank you!! . Central Bui

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MMS Theater presents: Peter Pan! (Non-flying version) at The Mabel Tainter - Oct. 22nd through the 23rd

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 Wendy to Neverland. While Wendy attempts to look after them all, Peter and the Lost Boys battle Captain Hook and the Pirates. But what will Peter do when Hook captures Wendy and the Boys? And will Wendy ever return home to her mother? Tickets are $10, available HERE. From the Facebook even

Entertainment

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Joyful Noise Choir Concert - October 27th

From the Menomonie United Methodist Church Facebook page.

Entertainment

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Menomonie Theater Guild tickets on sale for 2026-27 season

Season tickets and single-show tickets are on sale now through the Menomonie Theater Guild. Come From Away - opens October 9th A Christmas Story - opens December 4th Little Women The Musical - opens February 26th You Can't Take It With You - opens April 23rd Season tickets can be purchased HERE. Single-show tickets can be purchased HERE. Friendly, in-person assistance is also available at the MTG Box Office (502 West Second Street, Menomonie) on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11

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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

Obituaries

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Gary Kirk Weinkauf

Gary Kirk Weinkauf, age 76, of Eau Claire, passed away on October 9, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Gary was born on May 20, 1950, in Menomonie, WI. Gary graduated from Menomonie High School in 1968. After graduating, he served in the Army from 1969 to 1972. After his service in the military, he worked as a computer programmer and a consultant. Some of Gary’s passions were woodworking, reading, painting, fishing, and watching sports. He had a special love for do

Obituaries

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Evelyn Ann (Gray) Stoeklen

Evelyn Ann (Gray) Stoeklen, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at her home in Weston, WI, just 15 days after the passing of her beloved husband of 71 years. Their reunion in eternal peace is a testament to a lifelong journey of true love, devotion, and steadfast companionship. Evelyn married the love of her life, William James Stoeklen Sr., on May 21, 1955. Together, they made their lifelong home in the Village of Weston in Dunn County, WI, where they

Obituaries

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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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October & November Volunteer Opportunities at The Neighbors

Community News

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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

Community Events

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Octane & Iron Thursday Night Pop-Up Car Meet - October 22nd

POP-UP CAR MEET ALERT!!! OCTANE & IRON – THURSDAY NIGHT GET-TOGETHER! For nostalgia's sake, we're squeezing in another night of cool cars and great company at an old location before the Wisconsin weather decides otherwise! THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2026 5:00 – 7:00 PM Burger King – Menomonie, WI Got a classic car, hot rod, muscle car, custom ride, or just love checking out some awesome vehicles? Come hang out with us! Let's fill the lot one more time! Help us spread the word b

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Young Entrepreneur Craft Fair at the Library - November 21st

Get ready for our first ever Young Entrepreneur Craft Fair! In a few short weeks over 30 local teens and kids will be selling handmade items of all kinds. Hope to see you there! From the Menomonie Public Library Facebook page.

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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

Live Music

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Halloween Costume Party at Raw Deal - October 30th

Bring your costumes to the Raw Deal on Friday, October 30th to kick-off the Halloween weekend! Our Halloween Costume Party will feature the release of the What-Have-Yous newest album! Cap'n Seabeard will join the stage! Come for the music, costumes, art vendors or just to have fun! From the Raw Deal Facebook 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

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

Community News

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