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MTG Presents Shakespeare in the Park: As You Like It - July 10th & 11th

Join Menomonie Theater Guild for Shakespeare in the Park as we bring As You Like It, directed by Alice Langby, to life under the summer sky at Wilson Park on July 10th and 11th, 2026. Banished from court, Rosalind escapes to the Forest of Arden, where mistaken identities, unexpected romance, and plenty of laughter await. One of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies, As You Like It is a heartwarming celebration of love, friendship, and finding yourself in the most unexpected pla

Entertainment

Jun 18

Dennis J. Guth

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Lester D. Johnson

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Wakanda Waterpark closed pending repairs to circulation pump

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Mondays with Mayor Matthew

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Wakanda Waterpark closed pending repairs to circulation pump

UPDATE: The Wakanda Waterpark will not be opening at 12:30 pm today, July 7th due to the mechanical issues. We will provide everyone with an update at 2:30pm if we are able to open today or not. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you. UPDATE: The Wakanda Waterpark will be closed today, July 6th due to the main circulation pump being down. We will provide an update tomorrow, July 7th if we are able to open. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you. The Wakanda Wate

Community News

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Local student makes honor roll at Laramie County Community College

Laramie County Community College is proud to announce the list of students earning a place on the president’s and vice president’s honor rolls for the 2026 spring semester. Students earning president’s honor roll recognition have earned a cumulative 3.75-4.0 GPA, and students on the vice president’s honor roll have earned a cumulative 3.5-3.74 GPA. President’s Honor Roll From Menomonie - James Bee

Community News

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Senior Center Newsletter - July & August 2026

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Terri Clark added to the Mabel Tainter Lineup - December 16th

Terri Clark 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. The multi-JUNO Award winner boasts over five million albums sold, three RIAA Platinum and two RIAA Gold-certified albums, Canadian Gold, Platinum, Double Platinum and Triple Platinum-certified albums, 13 Top 10 singles i

Live Music

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Ludington Guard Band concert lineup for July 7th

Here is the line up for this week's Ludington Guard Band concert. From the Ludington Guard Band Facebook page: Just a few reminders for all our fans. Concerts start at 7:30pm every Tuesday at the Band Shell in Wilson Park. Each week we have pie and ice cream served by a local nonprofit and popcorn served by the Menomonie Senior Center. Please join us Tuesday, July 7th at 7:30pm in Wilson Park for our 5th concert of the summer. Feel free to get up during our concert to get as

Entertainment

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Schoolhouse Shakespeare Company Presents A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Dunnville Schoolhouse - July 17th through the 19th

Come join us in the forest for Schoolhouse Shakespeare Theater Company's first ever production - A Midsummer Night's Dream! Performed at the beautiful Old Schoolhouse in Dunnville Wisconsin (N1025 510th St, Menomonie WI 54751), only a few minutes out from Menomonie. Show runs July 17th - 19th, Friday at Saturday at 7:00, Sunday at 2:00. Tickets are $15, available HERE. Schoolhouse Shakespeare is a brand new theater company primarily made up of Chicago artists dedicated to cre

Entertainment

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Dennis J. Guth

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dennis J. Guth, a cherished father and husband from Menomonie, WI. Dennis peacefully departed this life on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at the age of 75, surrounded by his loving children at the Mayo Clinic Health Systems. Dennis was born on May 13, 1951, in Waupun, WI, to John and Delores Guth (Belau). He lived a rich and fulfilling life, marked by dedication and passion. After graduating from Waupun High School in 1969, Denni

Obituaries

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Lester D. Johnson

Lester Duane Johnson, age 95 of Menomonie passed away Friday, July 3, 2026 at American Lutheran Home in Menomonie. Lester was born February 14, 1931 on a farm in the township of Hay River near Wheeler, WI; son of Carl Invold and Rosie (Flug) Johnson. Lester was a lifelong member of the Hay River Lutheran Church and was baptized on April 12, 1931. He graduated from Colfax High School in 1948. Lester married Patricia Oberstadt on May 31, 1975 at Hay River Lutheran Church in Whe

Obituaries

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James Alton Olson

James "Jim" A. Olson passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at his home in Menomonie, Wisconsin where he had been cared for by his daughter, Carla Olson, and other family members. Jim's life was grounded in a deep Christian faith that shaped every aspect of who he was. His generosity, humility, and willingness to serve his church, neighbors, and community reflected his unwavering commitment to putting God and his family first. Born on September 17,

Obituaries

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Mondays with Mayor Matthew

As we settle back into our routines after the holiday weekend, let's take a look at what's been happening around our community and what's coming up in the weeks ahead with this week's Mondays with Mayor Matthew! This week, Mayor Matthew reflects on the lasting impact of Murals in Menomonie, highlights tonight's City Council discussion on affordable housing, and invites the community to mark their calendars for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4. As temperatures continue

City/County

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Dunn County Crime Stoppers Wanted - Bradley G. Rietmann

Wanted - Bradley G. Rietmann. 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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WisDOT seeking input on replacement of County H bridge over I-94

Built as part of the original interstate construction, structure is nearing end of service life The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is holding a public involvement meeting to share details about a project replacing the bridge that carries County H over I-94 in the Dunn County village of Elk Mound. When: 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 15 The meeting will follow an open-house format. Where: Elk Mound Community Center, E101 Menomonie St. Built in 1959, the County H bri

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Downsville Museum Discover Saturdays

The Downsville Museum is offering a series of learning events throughout the summer. The museum is located at E4541 County Road C in Downsville. Saturday, July 11th 12 PM - 2 PM What's It? - by Tim Dotseth Do you have those "old" items you wondered - What's It? Bring those items, or pictures of them, and talk with Tim Dotseth to see what they are and get some history on them. Saturday, July 18th 1 PM - 2:30 PM Sour Dough Bread Making Class - by Richard Thomas Come learn how t

Community Events

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Brewery Nonic July Schedule of Events

From the Brewery Nonic Facebook page.

Entertainment

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WoodWind Park Summer Play Series Music/Disc Golf Event - July 10th

WoodWind Park’s Summer Play Series continues with Part 2 of our Park & Play Disc/Music Night series. This event pairs a $19 NADGT Flex round during the day with live music by Sam Kuusisto Duo from 6–9 PM. It’s built for players who want a rated round, but also for anyone who wants to hang out, enjoy the park, and make a full summer night out of it. Disc Golf: Players can play their rated NADGT flex round anytime between 10 AM and 6 PM. NADGT flex events are a fun way to compe

Community Sports

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Live Music at Vino Cappuccino: Wandarlie - July 11th

Vocalist Wanda Miller and guitarist Charlie Walters bring many easy listening and heart felt songs to life with heart and soul. From the Facebook event page.

Live Music

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Terri Clark added to the Mabel Tainter Lineup - December 16th

Live Music

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Live Music at Jeremiah's Bullfrog Fish Farm: Eggplant Heroes - July 12th

Eggplant Heroes present an eclectic mix of originals, literary adaptations, mountain gospel, and folk—Americana music in the full sense of the word. From the Facebook event 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

Community News

Jan 15

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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

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

Community News

Jun 8

Board of Education Meeting Minutes - April 27th

April 27th - Reorganizational Meeting April 27th- Special Meeting

Schools

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