This Friday is the International Association of Fire Fighters: Fill the Boot fundraiser! When - October 18th from 3:30 to 4:30. Where - Intersection of Broadway & Crescent Street. All the funds earned go to the Muscular Dystrophy Association! Can't make the event? Use this LINK to help our department's donation efforts! From the Menomonie Fire Department Facebook page.
This fun Halloween photo was submitted by Layne Pitt. You may have noticed that many of the photos I share at the bottom of this post every week were taken by Layne. Layne is also being inducted into the UW Stout Blue Devil Athletics Hall of Fame next weekend during homecoming. Layne served as the sports information director at UW Stout from 1994-2022.
A basic life support class is being offered on October 22nd at the Best Western Plus Menomonie Inn & Suites. If interested contact the instructor at 612-308-7366.
Junior Achievement is hosting a career day at Menomonie Middle School on Thursday October 24th. They are looking for individuals and businesses to volunteer at the event. This is a great opportunity to get involved and support career development for area students. Follow this LINK to sign up.
Menomonie Transportation is in need of school bus drivers.
The Menomonie Market Food Co-op is 50 years old! Here's a story from Volume One
about the co-op. Here's a prior post with celebration information.
Here's a short video from the Menomonie Fire Department's Open House. From the MFD Facebook page.
The Dunn County Jail is collecting new or gently used men's winter coats in sizes Large, XL, 2X, and up for residents in need of warm clothing this winter. Your donation can make a real difference in helping keep them comfortable during the colder months. Drop-off location: Dunn County Jail, 615 Stokke Parkway, Menomonie, WI 54751. Thank you for your kindness and support! From the Dunn County Facebook page.
WoodWind Park now has 18+ holes open for disc golf! From the WoodWind Park Facebook page.
Game Quest Gaming is looking at potentially having a lady's night once or twice a month and would love your input! If interested, please fill out this Google form. Thanks! (Posted on Facebook)
The crews installed the floating barge on the river last week at the Xcel Energy Dam project site. The barge will be used as the working platform to install the permanent shoreline. From the City of Menomonie Facebook page.
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