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From the Facebook post.
By Cynthia Romano
In an era when information is at most people’s fingertips, the role of local journalism has never been more important. Many communities, however, struggle to produce timely and accurate news coverage. This struggle can be seen in Menomonie, Wisconsin, where local news content has been minimal.
An upcoming citizen journalism workshop, taught by UW-Stout professor Kate Edenborg, aims to make a change by educating and equipping community members with the tools and skills needed to produce well-researched and accurate content.
“I've connected with many members of the community who want to do something to help ensure our citizens are well-informed,” Edenborg said. “Providing this class can help them learn how to write local news content which can fill the need we have in Menomonie.”
By the end of the course, participants should have acquired the skills to write and produce their own journalistic content which can be used to fill the gap of local news in the community. Whether interested in journalism as a career or as a hobby, this workshop provides the resources necessary to improve the local journalism landscape in Menomonie and surrounding areas.
“I'm especially hoping that those who take the class tell stories of their neighbors and all the interesting things that happen all the time in our town,” Edenborg said.
The course will be held in person on Stout’s campus January 28 and March 4 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and virtually on February 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The cost for the workshop is $29 with a scholarship and $149 regular. Scholarship applications can be found on the UW-Stout website where applicants will be asked to complete a short survey and submit a few paragraphs about their interest in the program.
No prior journalism experience is required to participate in the workshop. Throughout six sessions, those interested in sharing news with their community will gain experience in interviewing, editing, writing, and publishing stories.
For more information on the workshop and how to register, visit
https://www.uwstout.edu/outreach-engagement/continuing-education-conferences/mini courses/citizen-journalism.
Cynthia Romano is a communications student and journalism intern at UW-Stout focused on community engagement and local journalism.
The Dunn County Board of Supervisors has adopted a set of core values for employees and elected officials to follow.
“Core values are the bedrock of an organization’s identity,” said Kris Korpela, Dunn County Manager. “They serve as a compass to guide decision making, actions, and behavior across all levels of county government.”
The values, adopted in November, "shall be embraced and upheld by all members of the organization,” according to the resolution.
The core values are:
Dedication: Unwavering commitment to those we serve.
Professionalism: Upholding competence, courtesy, and respect in all interactions and responsibilities.
Ethics: Consistently acting with honesty and integrity.
Betterment: Making things progressively better, more effective or improved.
Collaboration: Working together to achieve a shared goal.
Korpela said the values were developed by the Dunn County Employee Relations Workgroup over the past six months and were “validated by all county staff through inclusion in the employee satisfaction survey conducted earlier this year.”
The values also were reviewed and approved by the Committee on Administration and the Executive Committee, as well as the full County Board.
The values, Korpela said, “provide a common language and understanding of what Dunn County stands for. They build trust with the public by demonstrating a commitment to ethical behavior. Values-driven organizations tend to have higher employee morale and engagement.
Korpela also said it is important that the supervisors approved setting up a mechanism to monitor how the values were being followed so they remain relevant and are upheld consistently.
Media release.
On December 12th, 2024, at approximately 3:16 PM, the Dunn County Communication Center was notified of a train vs. car crash at the railroad crossing near the intersection of 970th St and US Hwy 12 in the Village of Elk Mound, Dunn County, Wisconsin.
The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office, Wisconsin State Patrol, Elk Mound Police, Elk Mound Fire, Colfax Rescue, and Eau Claire Ambulance responded to the scene.
Preliminary investigation shows the driver of a southbound SUV, failed to yield right of way from the stop sign at the railroad crossing, causing the collision on the passenger side of the SUV, with the eastbound train. The SUV had three occupants inside. The driver of the SUV was flown from the scene by Mayo Helicopter.
The two juveniles in the vehicle were transported to the hospital by private vehicle. This crash remains under investigation by the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office and Elk Mound Police Department.
Media release.
The Pages and Pints Book Club is your kind of book club - come once or come to all - it's up to you!
Library staff will host at brewery nønic in Menomonie from 6-7pm on:
January 28 - Northwoods by Amy Pease
February 25 - Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
March 25 - The Women by Kristin Hannah
April 29 - Looking for Smoke by K.A. Cobell
Don't like beer? You are welcome! Like beer? Brewery nønic has plenty of options. See you there!
From the Facebook event page.
The Mr. Menomonie Holiday Show is coming up on Wednesday, December 18th at 6pm in the Menomonie High School auditorium.
Contestants will compete in the categories of best dance, best pick up line, and best dressed. A panel of judges will select the overall winner as Mr. Menomonie.
Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door. No passes accepted.
All of the evening's proceeds will go to the winner's chosen charity.
From the Facebook event page.
A heads up, UW-Stout graduation ceremonies are this Saturday, December 14th. The undergraduate ceremony is at 10:00 am, and the graduate ceremony is at 2:00 p.m.
A great Christmas gift idea - Wakanda Waterpark pool passes! They are on sale now. You can purchase passes online or at the Parks and Rec. Office (1412 6th Street E). Passes will be created & mailed in May 2025. Call 715-232-1664 with questions.
Prices for 2025:
Family Pass $150 for Resident, $220 for Non-Resident
Youth Pass $65 for Resident, $90 for Non-Resident
Adult Pass $75 for Resident, $115 for Non-Resident
Senior Pass $60 for Resident, $85 for Non-Resident
From the Wakanda Waterpark Facebook page.
If you missed Tuba Christmas, you can watch a video recording .
Here's a LINK to the ADRC Senior Hi-Lites.
Devil's Punchbowl merch is available - just in time for Christmas! You can place your order HERE.
From The Bridge to Hope: We will be having our 5th Designer Purse Bingo on May 3, 2025! It will take place at Tanglewood Greens again this year. Tickets will go on Sale in February, please stay tuned for more information on how to purchase tickets.
If you are looking for unique Christmas presents, the Chamber office and the Rassbach Museum both have locally themed gifts!
This fall Lambeau Field hosted a naturalization ceremony for 99 immigrants from 32 different countries. To become a US citizen, applicants must be at least 18, live in the US continuously for 5 years, and pass the naturalization exam (civics, plus reading, writing, and speaking English). Just for fun you can take a practice test HERE.
Save the Date: the Tainter Trail Tamers snowmobile club will be hosting their annual Old-Fashioned Ice Fishing Contest on January 25th.
The following was shared on the Dunn County-ADRC Facebook page.
UW-Stout and area 4-H programs are teaming up for Art U. It was featured on WQOW, you can watch the clip HERE. Read more about the program (you do not need to be in 4-H to sign up) in this recent post.
Here's an article from Volume One with a number of pictures from the MTG's production of Annie.
The Great DuBois will be preforming at the Mabel Tainter on January 16th. If you are looking for to find out more about this performance, take a look at this . Tickets are still available. You can find a link to them this prior post.
The Menomonie Area Disc Golf Organization is selling their 2025 DISCount Card. You can find them at at Simple Sports - 400 Main Street E.
Check the lastest episode of the Menom Podcast where Becca and Dustyn have a conversation with Barbara Bauer Chen from C&J's Candy Store and Scoop Shoppe.
From the Dunn County Sheriff's Office - The Sheriff's Office is investigating several vehicles with their tires slashed the evening of November 22, 2024 into the early hours of November 23, 2024 in the Village of Downing. If anyone has any information on these incidents, please contact the Dunn County Sheriff's Office (715-232-1348) in reference to case D24-01900. If you would like to remain anonymous, please contact Dunn County Crime Stoppers Inc. at 1-855-tip-dunn or at dunncocrimestoppers.com.
