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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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Northwest Region Construction Update

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Dunn County sees high tick risk, according to TickZone

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Support outdoor youth programming with the Brass Ring’s 2026 Woods & Water Raffle

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Thomas D. Stoll

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Support outdoor youth programming with the Brass Ring’s 2026 Woods & Water Raffle

The Brass Ring is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting outdoor programming for youth. The Brass Ring is currently selling tickets for its 2026 Woods & Water Raffle, with 10 Scheels gift certificates up for grabs and a combined total value of $5,000. Tickets are $10 each, or you can purchase a book of six tickets for $50. The drawing will be held on Tuesday, December 1, at 8 p.m. at Stout Craft Co. The drawing will also be livestreamed on the Brass Ring’s Face

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Area students named to Dean's List at UW-River Falls

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls has released its spring semester Dean's list, honoring 1,497 students. To be named to the Dean's List, a full-time undergraduate must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a scale of 4.0, or midway between an "A" and "B" average. From Menomonie: Peter Bendel, Senior, Physics and Mathematics Charles Chen, Senior, Management and Marketing Sydney Dickman, Senior, Elementary Education Brianna Forster, Senior, Elementary Education Ab

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Notes for the Week - August 20th

Menomonie Firefighters will be along the side of the road downtown accepting donations to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association on August 21st. You can donate online HERE. 35 years ago (1991)...

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Hornet & Street Stock Season Championship at the Races - August 21st

Join us Friday, August 21st for an exciting night of racing featuring the Hornet & Street Stock Season Championship + Midwest Legend Dirt Series! Classes Racing: - Midwest Legends Dirt Series - Hornets - USRA Late Models - WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds - WISSOTA Street Stocks - WISSOTA Super Stocks Don't miss the championship battles as the Hornets and Street Stocks crown their 2026 track champions! See you at Red Cedar Speedway! Schedule: • Pits Open: 4:00 PM • Grandstands Open:

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

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Thomas D. Stoll

Thomas D. Stoll, age 74, of Menomonie, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 23, 1952, in Menomonie, Wisconsin, to Donald and Bonnie (Wolske) Stoll. Tom grew up in the Menomonie area and graduated from Menomonie High School. He began his working career at Century Fence, where he worked for many years. He later worked at Donaldson’s in Baldwin as a fabricator and truck driver, eventually owning his own

Obituaries

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Susan Marie (Hall) Stainer

Susan Marie (Hall) Stainer, 82, passed away peacefully at home on August 18th, 2026. Born on March 14th, 1944, to Clifford Hall and Helen Keck. Susan dedicated her life to her faith and her family. She had a strong connection with God and prayed to him daily. If you were ever in need of prayers, call mom/grandma. Susan was a CNA at the old Dunn County Health Care Center until her retirement. She spent many years taking care of others while raising her family. In her later yea

Obituaries

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Vance E. Grimm

Vance E. Grimm, 37 of Elk Mound, WI, passed away Monday August 17th 2026. He was born August 6th, 1989 in Harlingen, TX to Keith and Guadalupe (Gonzalez) Grimm. He grew up in Elk Mound where he attended and graduated from Elk Mound High School. Vance married Shyanda Konsela on July 15th 2015 in Elk Mound, WI. Together they shared 11 years of marriage and were blessed with two children, Matias Grimm (11) and Taliyah Grimm (3). Taliyah was born in England when Vance and Shyanda

Obituaries

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Northwest Region Construction Update

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

City/County

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Dunn County sees high tick risk, according to TickZone

According to TickZone, Dunn County ranks 36 of 72 Wisconsin counties for daily tick risk. The Town of Otter Creek and the Village of Wheeler have the highest risk. Dunn County's CDC Lyme rate of 208 per 100,000 runs many times the 10-per-100,000 mark CDC uses to flag a high-incidence county. TickZone, a free daily tick-risk forecast covering more than 31,000 towns across all 50 states, combines satellite land cover for each town, daily weather (temperature, humidity, and rece

City/County

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City Council Meeting Minutes - May 2026

May 4, 2026 May 18, 2026

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12th Annual Fur-Kin Fest - September 19th

Join us for the 12th Annual Fur-kin Fest with Jake's Supper Club Saturday, September 19, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Jake's Supper Club E5690 County Road D, Menomonie WI, 54751 This pet-friendly event will feature specialty beer & wine from regional vendors paired with original dishes from the new chef at Jake’s Supper Club and live music! Come spend the afternoon with us for drinks, laughs, raffles, meat auctions, and a howling good time!! Please bring a valid ID for entry. Pre-r

Fundraisers/Benefits

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Moose Lodge Charcoal Chicken Diner Fundraiser - August 22nd

Community Events

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Craft Sale at The Yard - August 22nd

From The Yard Facebook page.

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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

Live Music

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Live Music at The Cobble & Vine: The Little Way Band - August 20th

Live music, new drinks, and custom charcuterie, Thursday nights on the patio don’t get much better than this! Join us This Thursday, August 20th for an awesome evening featuring The Little Way Band live on the patio! Music kicks off right at 5 PM, so grab your spot early, sip on our brand-new signature cocktails, and try out our new Build-Your-Own Charcuterie Board Station to craft your perfect bite. When: Thursday, Aug 20th | 5:00 PM Admission: Free Entry From The Cobble & V

Live Music

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Live Music at Backwoods Bar: Johnny Keyz - August 23rd

This Sunday Funday we will have Johnny Keyz playing outside from 2-5pm!!! Stop down and enjoy so great music, great drinks & great company!!!! From the Backwoods Bar Facebook page.

Live Music

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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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SDMA welcome new educators for 2026-27 school year

Please join us in welcoming our newest teachers to the School District of the Menomonie Area! We are excited to introduce the talented educators who have joined our schools for the 2026-27 school year. Welcome to SDMA! From the Menomonie Area Schools Facebook page.

Community News

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Board of Education Meeting Minutes - June 8th & 29th

June 8th June 29th

Community News

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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

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