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Jul 12, 2023

Public Service Commission has approved new water rates for the City of Menomonie

New Water Rates will go into effect on September 1, 2023 MENOMONIE, WI (July 2023) – The Public Service Commission (PSC) issued a Final...

Jul 12, 2023

New Dunn County group to tackle housing issues

MENOMONIE, Wis. -- The final step has been taken to establish a work group in Dunn County to address the pressing issue of a lack of...

Jul 12, 2023

Hanging baskets adorn downtown streets

By Linda Rundle, GFWC-Menomonie Woman’s Club We hope you are enjoying the beautiful flower baskets that were hung recently on the light...

Jul 11, 2023

Menomonie Police Department sponsors Junior Police Program

Our Junior Police Program took place a few weeks ago, and we’d like to thank everyone who helped make this program a success....

Jul 10, 2023

Mayo Clinic Health System awards funding in Northwest Wisconsin

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Mayo Clinic Health System has awarded $375,000 in funding to several local school districts and nonprofit...

Jul 9, 2023

City Council approves penalties for non-compliance with irrigation restrictions

June 19th meeting The Menomonie City Council adopted an ordinance amendment that adds penalties for repeated non-compliance with the...

Jul 3, 2023

Morning selected for WBCA All Star Game

Last week the WBCA (Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association) held their annual high school All Star games at Just A Game Fieldhouse in...

Jun 30, 2023

Two retire from the Menomonie Fire Department

This morning was the last time Captain Chuck Mensing and MPO Rich “Cavey” Brackett walked through the station doors for duty. Thank you,...

Jun 30, 2023

Promotions at the Menomonie Fire Department

The Menomonie Fire Department announced promotions of Captain Josh Romsos and Lieutenant Travis Nessel. From the Menomonie Fire...

Jun 24, 2023

Squad car hit in traffic stop, suspect and officer sustain minor injuries

From the Menomonie Police Department Facebook page . MEDIA RELEASE

Jun 22, 2023

Menomonie Public Library receives Vibrant Spaces Grant

The City of Menomonie announced today that it is receiving a $44,250 Vibrant Spaces grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development...

Jun 22, 2023

PHOTO ESSAY: The Search for Orange

Beauty is all around, yet not always found. Let's start with a new mural created by Stout students. RACHEL HALLGRIMSON | JUNE 15, 2023...

Jun 21, 2023

New children's book by local author and artist celebrating Menomonie available at Dragon Tale Books

A new children's alphabet book celebrating Menomonie goes on sale today. "The ABC's of Menomonie," written by Menomonie author Rob...

Jun 21, 2023

Gov. Evers Enacts Legislation Providing Historic Shared Revenue Increases for Local Communities

Governor signs key portions of bipartisan compromise on shared revenue, including a 20 percent increase in support to most municipalities...

Jun 21, 2023

Grant to improve broadband access in northern Dunn County

An additional 500 residences and businesses in northern Dunn County will have access to high-speed broadband services from Nextgen...

Jun 15, 2023

Menomonie High School Honor Roll Spring Semester 2022-2023

The Menomonie High School has recognized the following students for achieving a minimum 3.0 GPA for the second semester of the 2022-23...

Jun 15, 2023

Andersen Windows announces grant recipients

The Andersen Corporate Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its spring 2023 grant round, including organizations in the...

Jun 11, 2023

One fatality and four injuries in early morning crash in Dunn County

At 12:08 AM on Sunday June 11, 2023, a crash occurred on I-94 west bound at mile marker 40 near Menomonie. The crash involved one...

Jun 10, 2023

Current Dry Conditions & Irrigation Stressing Water Supplies

Currently, the City of Menomonie and approximately 66% percent of Wisconsin is experiencing an “abnormally dry” (National Integrated...

Jun 7, 2023

New welcome sign at the Devils Punchbowl

The next time you visit the Punchbowl, you'll notice a new welcome sign! Landmark Conservancy 's seasonal employee Will helped install it...