City/County

2 days ago

City Council sets levy, reduces subsidies to area nonprofits

November 20th meeting The City Council set the tax levy at $7,899,490. The levy is the portion of a taxing entity's budget that must...

5 days ago

Train vs. car crash in Elk Mound

On December 12th, 2024, at approximately 3:16 PM, the Dunn County Communication Center was notified of a train vs. car crash at the...

5 days ago

Dunn County adopts core values for entire organization

The Dunn County Board of Supervisors has adopted a set of core values for employees and elected officials to follow. “Core values are...

Dec 9

Nomination papers for Spring Election due January 7th

It's already time to start thinking about the Spring Election coming up on April 1, 2025. Nomination papers are available for those...

Dec 5

Ash tree removal information from the Menomonie Police Department

From the City of Menomonie Facebook page .

Dec 5

Menomonie Fire Department - October Report

Dec 5

Xcel Energy Files Application for a Solar and Energy Storage Project in Western Wisconsin

EAU CLAIRE, Wis.- (December 3, 2024) – Xcel Energy has filed an application with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to acquire,...

Dec 4

Stepping Stones December Pop-Up Pantry Schedule

December Pop-Up Pantry Schedule Location addresses can be found here: https://www.steppingstonesdc.org/food-pantry-program Help support...

Nov 26

Dunn County budget: Cuts tax rate, OKs geothermal and solar to reduce energy costs

The 2025 Dunn County budget reduces the tax rate and includes borrowing to install a geothermal and solar energy project for the Judicial...

Nov 25

Dunn County Crime Stoppers Wanted - Alex A. Shearer

Wanted - Alex A. Shearer. See below for details. Information can be reported to the Dunn County Crime Stoppers website or call...

Nov 24

Behind the Badge Fridays: Food For Fines

It's Behind the Badge Friday! The Food for Fines program runs from November 1st to January 1st. This program allows you to pay your basic...

Nov 21

City Council approves contract for Menomonie Public Library's Vibrant Spaces project

The Council awarded the Menomonie Public Library Vibrant Spaces Phase 1 contract to Haas Sons, Inc at a cost of $245,040.90. This project...

Nov 20

Public comments sought on bridge rehabilitation project

Polymer overlays planned for seven structures in five northwest Wisconsin counties The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is...

Nov 18

Behind the Badge Fridays: Drones

It's another Behind the Badge Friday! This week, we're talking about drones and how they can be used to support our department! The MPD...

Nov 14

MPD Seeking Public's Assistance

We are looking to identify these two subjects involved in an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information can contact Investigator...

Nov 14

UPDATE: Statue returned

UPDATE: The statue has been returned to St. Joseph's Church! The Menomonie Police Department is seeking your help! A Mother Mary Statue...

Nov 12

November County Manager Message with Kris Korpela

Dunn County Manager, Kristin Korpela, is back with her monthly message. These short videos will be posted on the Dunn County Facebook...

Nov 12

Arrest made in Dunn County cold case

On February 15, 1974, Mary K. Schlais was found deceased near the intersection of 408th Ave. and 990th St. in the Township of Spring...

Nov 12

Local law enforcement agencies receive Wisconsin Bureau of Traffic Safety grant

The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office, Menomonie Police Department, Boyceville Police Department, Colfax Police Department and Elk Mound...

Nov 12

Dunn County budget cuts tax rate again

Taxpayers are invited to speak at a public hearing that the Dunn County Board of Supervisors has scheduled for Nov. 12 on the proposed...