See what's going on at the Menomonie Public Library - take a look at their August Newsletter.
From the Dunn County Facebook page: Question, Persuade, Refer. There are three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide. This FREE online QPR training is available to any Dunn County community member who would like to learn how to respond to someone who is experiencing a mental health crisis.
Applications are now open for the Mabel Tainter's 2024 Holiday Artisan Market. This year's market will be held on November 22-23. Spaces are limited, so apply as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on August 15th. Find more information and apply HERE.
The St. Joseph's Catholic Church Fall Festival is coming up on September 15th.
Here's a link to WQOW's coverage of the City of Menomonie's use of ATVs and UTVs within the city limits.
WESTconsin Credit Union is holding a donation drive.
The first day of school is right around the corner. Students deserve to have access to the hygiene products they need to start the year off fresh and clean, so they are ready to learn! August 5–17, all WESTconsin offices are collecting personal hygiene items, such as:
Soap
Body wash
Shampoo and conditioner
Toothbrushes and toothpaste
Deodorant
Lotions
Hair combs and brushes
Feminine products
And other helpful products, as well as monetary donations.
100% of the donations will go to students in our service area through our community partners!
Volume One recently did a story about the Mabel Tainter's new steps. You can read it HERE.
From the Stepping Stones Facebook page: Our Pantry Manager, Angela Wolf, and Rachel Henderson from Mary Dirty Face Farms were recently interviewed regarding the Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance Program (LFPA). Check out the article to learn more about why this program is important to your fellow community members and local farmers. You can find a link to the article HERE.
The City of Menomonie has achieved Bird City status from the Bird City Wisconsin program again! What does this mean? To be recognized as a Bird City, a community must take action across four categories (Habitat, Threat Reduction, Education and engagement, and Sustainability) and officially recognize and celebrate World Migratory Bird Day. Click HERE to learn more. From the City of Menomonie Facebook page.