Menomonie Minute

The Menomonie Singers will hold auditions for all sections (soprano, alto, tenor, and bass) on January 20 and 21, starting at 6:00 pm, at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 420 Wilson Avenue, Menomonie.  

The Menomonie Singers has been in existence since 1989 and presents four regular concerts of choral music per year. Under the leadership of Brian Klein, Conductor, the choir will present concerts on April 26 and 27.

The choir is hoping to expand to 45 members. Participants must be 18 or older or post-high school. Previous choir experience is helpful but not necessary.

There is no need to prepare a piece; the audition will include the following: 

•  A range check

• A sight-singing exercise

• Musicality showcase (singers will be asked to sing one of the following: Silent Night, Happy Birthday, or My Country Tis of Thee)   

  
  

Weekly rehearsals for the spring season begin Tuesday, January 28, at the UW-Stout Applied Arts Room 315. 

Contact Juliana Schmidt at [email protected] or [email protected] or 715-505-3525 to set up an audition appointment or for more information.

Submitted.

Hockey

December 3rd

River Falls 5, Menomonie 2

Scoring was Hayden Weir with a penalty shot and Logan Cockeram assisted by Ayden Bahr.

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December 5th

Hudson 6, Menomonie 1

Hayden Weir scored assisted by Owen Welch. Carl Rabeneck took 43 shots and saved 37.

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December 12th

Menomonie 5, Rice Lake 3

Scoring for the Mustangs was Cooper Marincel assisted by Liam Wachewicz and Peter Cimino.  Owen Welch assisted by Ayden Bahr.  Logan Cockeram assisted by Ayden Bahr. Wren Swaenepoel assisted by Ryan Xu and Hayden Weir. And Hayden Weir assisted by Cooper Marincel.  Davin Ellis took 20 shots at goal and saved 17.

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December 17th

EC North 3, Menomonie 0

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December 21st

Menomonie 5, West Salem 0

Scoring for the Mustangs

1st period - Peter Cimino assisted by Liam Wachowicz and Mitchell Kopaczewski

2nd period - Hayden Weir assisted by Owen Welch and Jett Lenfant

3rd period - Peter Cimino assisted by Jaxon Giertz and Mitchell Kopaczewski, Wren Swaenepoel assisted by Ryan Xu, Oliver Prechel assisted by Rex Drout and Jeff Lenfant

Girls Basketball

November 19th

Lakeland Union 63, Menomonie 44

November 21st

Menomonie 65, Holmen 44

December 5th

Menomonie 54, Baldwin-Woodville 48

December 6th

Menomonie 60, River Falls 40

December 10th

Regis 57, Menomonie 48

December 13th

Hudson 46, Menomonie 45

December 20th

Menomonie 54, Rice Lake 53

Boys Basketball

December 5th

Menomonie 72, LaCrosse Logan 51

December 10th

Menomonie 71 River Falls 67

December 13th

Hudson 60, Menomonie 44

December 17th

LaCrosse Central 55, Menomonie 54

December 20th

Rice Lake 61, Menomonie 50

December 21st

Menomonie 84, Somerset 61

Wrestling

Wrestling Duals:

December 5th at River Falls: 

Menomonie Over River Falls, 36 - 34

 

December 12th at EC North:

Menomonie Over Hudson, 57 - 16

Menomonie Over Rice Lake, 77 - 3

December 17th at Regis:

Menomonie Over Baldwin, 75-5

Menomonie Over RAW (Regis/Altoona), 55-23

Tournament Results:

December 7th Board Hyland Invitational - Team Finish: 3rd 

Individual Placement:

• Carter Goodman: 6th

• Patrick Lafontaine: 8th

• Aidan Aure: 1st

• Bailey Casey: 4th

• Easton Anderson: 8th

• Aaron Howard: 2nd

• Luke Pember: 1st

• Ray Pember: 2nd

• Ben Helminski: 3rd

• Bryce Shepard: 3rd

December 15th Husky Invitational - Team Finish: 4th 

Individual Placement:  

• Carter Goodman: 10th

• Aidan Aure: 1st

• Bailey Casey: 2nd

• Easton Anderson: 11th

• Aaron Howard: 4th

• Jake Anderson: 5th

• Luke Pember: 8th

• Ray Pember: 4th

• Ben Helminski: 2nd

• Bryce Shepard: 4th

December 20th-21st Minnesota Christmas Tournament - Team Finish 23rd

Individual Placement:

• Bailey Casey: 12th

• Aidan Aure: 6th

• Ben Helminski: 8th

• Bryce Shepard: 6th

Up next is the Clash on Jan 3rd and 4th. There are five teams that are ranked top 40 in the country. 

• St. Michael-Albertville, MN #25 in the nation

• Bettendorf, IA #31

• Staley, MO #34

• Don Bosco, IA #38

• Marist High School, IL #40

A full list of participating schools can be found below found on The Clash website - (https://clashnationalduals.com/)

On December 22nd, Menomonie Fire Department provided a mutual aid fire and EMS response to Boyceville Fire Department for a subject who was trapped in a silo. The patient was approximately 60 feet above ground level and had entangled his leg in a sweep auger.

A Boyceville EMT, a Boyceville Firefighter, and two Menomonie Fire Department Paramedics climbed the silo chute to gain patient access. Paramedics placed a tourniquet and provided pain management and sedation prior to removing the patient.

Menomonie Fire Department's Ladder Truck was used so firefighters could cut the silo chute and place the patient onto the Ladder Truck platform to lower him to the ground. The patient was transported by helicopter to a trauma center.

From the Menomonie Fire Department Facebook page.

From the Tuesday's Table Facebook page.

The Christmas Miracle Winter Wonderland ice rinks are open for skating. The rinks are located off Wolske Bay Road, north of the library.

The rinks are open to the public for skating. A limited number of skates are available to borrow.

Follow them on Facebook for updates.

MADISON, Wis. – In recent months, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has been impersonated several times by scammers who target professional license holders.

License holders have reported receiving emails from what appears to be an official DATCP email address, such as “[email protected]” or “[email protected].” Despite appearances, these are not legitimate messages from DATCP.

The fraudulent emails may contain DATCP’s official logo and a subject line similar to “2024 Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Information Verification.” They provide accurate license information and claim the recipient’s license will expire or be revoked unless immediate action is taken.

The emails prompt the recipient to click a link and “update their information,” a scam strategy called phishing. Clicking the link or providing any personal, professional, or business information could expose a user to malware or identity theft risks.

Professionals and businesses who receive an email fitting the above description should:

• Avoid opening the message. If you do, close it immediately.

• Never click any links, reply to the email, or call using a phone number provided in an email. If you suspect it may be a real message, log in to MyDATCP or contact DATCP directly.

• Report it to your licensing program using publicly available and verifiable contact information.

  
  

DATCP provides free online fact sheets on Imposter Scams, Phishing, Fraud Against Business, and other scams that can be accessed from ConsumerProtection.wi.gov.

Media release from the Wisconsin DATCP.

A letter from SDMA District Superintendent Dr. Joseph Zydowsky to SDMA Families and Community Members:

The SDMA strives to provide programming and services that meet the needs and expectations of our students, staff, and the community. As needs and expectations change, so must our schools. Over the next several months, the SDMA will be working with students, families, staff, and community members to develop a new strategic plan for our school district. This process will begin in early 2025, and there are several options for you to participate and have your voice heard:

1. Participate in an In-Person Listening Session

We hope you will invest time to attend one 60-to-90-minute visioning session to offer your input for the SDMA Strategic Plan. At this session, you will be asked a few questions by a third-party consultant about the school district’s strengths, opportunities for improvement, and your desired direction for our school district. Please pick a date and time that fits your calendar and make time to attend. No advance preparation is needed, and no RSVP is necessary. Your input will make a difference, so we urge you to take part.

Wednesday, January 8

• 8:00 am- Downsville Elementary School Library

• 10:00 am- Menomonie High School Tiered Lecture Hall

• 6:30 pm- Menomonie High School Auditorium

Thursday, January 9

• 8:00 am- Knapp Elementary School Library

• 10:00 am- Menomonie Middle School Library

• 6:30 pm- Menomonie Middle School Commons

Friday, January 10

• 8:00 am- Oaklawn Elementary School Library

• 10:00 am- River Heights Elementary School Library

• 12:00 pm- Wakanda Elementary School Library

2. Apply to Be a Member of the Strategic Planning Committee

The SDMA will be forming a 15-member team of staff, parents, community members, administrators, and board members to oversee the strategic planning process, analyze input, and make key plan recommendations to the Board of Education regarding the 2024-2029 Strategic Plan. This group will meet approximately seven times over the next six months. Meetings will be held in the evening, and each meeting will be approximately two hours in length.

This option is for people who want to be directly involved in the strategic plan development process from start to finish. Please apply to serve on this Committee by submitting a completed Strategic Plan Committee Application by January 10, 2025. Note that those selected to serve on the Committee will be notified before the first meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, February 12 at 6:30 PM. Your leadership in this important work would make a positive difference, so please consider joining this important committee.

3. Complete a Strategic Plan Survey

In February 2025, we will be sending you an email link to a Strategic Plan Survey. This is yet another way to have your voice heard. Please take the survey when it arrives.

If you have questions, please contact me at [email protected] or 715-232-1642 ext. 11111. Thank you for supporting our strategic planning process and our terrific Menomonie Area Schools.

From the Village of Knapp Facebook page.

From the Monday's Meal Facebook page.