The National Coaches Association is recognizing high school All-Americans for the first time this year. The standard this fall for girls was running a 5K in under 19 minutes. Two MHS runners met this standard; Bree Barfknecht with her PR of 18:56, and Lauren McCalla with her PR of 18:26.
Congratulations ladies!
Downtown Menomonie invites the community to celebrate the holiday season at our annual Whimsical Winter Daze Parade on Thursday, December 12, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This well-loved celebration promises an evening full of festive activities, community connection, and holiday magic.
Festivities kick off with wagon rides, photos with Santa, live reindeer, deliver your letters to Santa, enjoy holiday movies at Harvey Theater, photo booths, food trucks, and free Swiss Miss hot cocoa to keep guests warm and cheerful. Downtown restaurants will also be open, offering holiday-inspired meals and drinks.
At 6:30 PM, the parade begins, featuring an amazing lineup of fairytale-themed floats, music, and performances that will bring Main Street to life. Immediately following the parade, a fireworks display over Lake Menomin will light up the sky, creating a whimsical finale to the parade.
This family-friendly celebration has become a staple of Menomonie’s holiday season, drawing attendees from near and far to revel in the charm of the downtown area.
For more information on the Whimsical Winter Daze Parade and other Downtown Menomonie events, please visit the Downtown Menomonie website.
Join us in making holiday memories that will last a lifetime. We’ll see you downtown!
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Assistant Police Chief Lisa Pederson has been recognized by the Wisconsin Committee of Employer Support of the Army National Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense program, by being awarded the Employer Patriot Award.
She was nominated by Staff Sergeant Kyle Benton, a Police Officer who works at UW-Stout, for the high level of support she has provided SSG Benton while serving in the Wisconsin Army National Guard. Through her understanding, flexibility, and encouragement, she has made it possible for SSG Benson to excel both in his role as a police officer and as a soldier in the National Guard. Help us congratulate Assistant Chief Pederson with this prestigious honor.
From the UW-Stout Police Department Facebook page.
Meet author Christine Varnavas, she’ll have books for sale and signing.
The Book:
HEAL YOUR SH!T FIND YOUR HAPPY is a call to action for women who manage anxiety, gracefully (or not), handle the overwhelm and stress of life, maybe depression, who have felt like they were spinning out of control, who’ve ever been called “too much”, or who’ve often thought “what is wrong with me?”. It’s for adult survivors of childhood sexual assault and the people who love them.
From the Facebook event page.
It's already time to start thinking about the Spring Election coming up on April 1, 2025. Nomination papers are available for those interested in seeking office. Completed paperwork must be submitted by January 7th.
A primary election, if needed, will be held on February 18, 2025.
Ballots will be available to view on myvote.wi.gov 21 days before the election.
In the City of Menomonie the alderpersons (city council members) in the odd numbered wards will be up for election. The term for alderpersons is two years.
These seats are currently filled by:
Ward 1 - Jeff Luther
Ward 3 - Eric Sutherland
Ward 5 - Laura McCullough
Ward 7 - Cody Gentz
Ward 9 - Chad Schlough
Ward 11 - Randy Sommerfeld
More information, including nomination papers, can be found on the City's website.
The Menomonie Board of Education has nine elected members. Terms are for three years, and three seats are up for election every spring.
School board members whose seats are up for election this year are Rachel Henderson, Abe Smith, and Dominique Stewart.
A Declaration of Candidacy and a Campaign Registration Statement must be completed and turned into the SDMA District Office by January 7th at 5pm.
More information, including candidacy forms can be found on the district website.
All municipalities and villages in Dunn County have seats up for election on the spring ballot. What will be on the ballot varies as each municipality and village is unique. Many town chairpersons, supervisors, clerks, and treasurers, as well as village presidents, trustees, and clerks will be up for election this year. Anyone interested in running for these positions should contact their municipality directly. Some require nomination papers while others nominate candidates by caucus.
Some municipalities have combined clerk/treasurer positions and the clerk and treasurer positions may also be appointed rather than elected. Townships will also vary on the number of supervisors they have and villages can vary on the number of trustees they have.
Links to the websites of all townships and villages in Dunn County can be found on the Dunn County Clerk's website.
More information can also be found on the Wisconsin Elections Commission website.
The Menomonie Fire Department recently recognized several individuals in the department for their years of service.
Those recognized were:
30 Years - Chief Denny Klass
25 Years - Battalion Chief Andy Benrud
20 Years - MPO Jon Peterson
10 Years - Captain Josh Romsos
From the Menomonie Fire Department Facebook page.
Volunteers are needed for The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign. Currently, volunteer opportunities are available at Dick's Fresh Market, Marketplace, and Walmart Mondays through Saturdays between the hours of 8am and 8pm.
If you, your family and friends, or organization would like to sign up to ring the bell this year, and you are on Facebook please follow this link and send a message. If you are not on Facebook, you can email Cassie at [email protected].
Please help us in welcoming our new Chief of Police, Gregory Kalosis. Chief Kalosis was sworn in by Chancellor Frank and his family was there to pin on his brass and badge and to congratulate him. We are excited to have Chief Kalosis here after 28 years with the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office.
The DECA District 1 Career Development Conference is being held at UW-Stout on Saturday, January 11, 2025. MHS DECA is looking for judges to help with this event.
Approximately 500 students from Marketing and Business Education programs from 18 high schools will be competing in career pathways like business management, entrepreneurship, and marketing. Judge help provide these students with an authentic, hands-on learning experience as they tackle real-world business challenges.
As part of DECA’s mission, these students gain critical skills for college and careers, from applying classroom knowledge in practical business contexts to showcasing their ideas through competition. Through DECA, students become academically prepared, community-oriented, professionally responsible, and experienced leaders. If you'd like to learn more about DECA’s impact, check out deca.org.
Judges would be volunteering from 8 am to 1 pm, which includes an orientation. Lunch will be provided afterwards.
Sign up HERE and select that Menomonie DECA recruited you.
