Last weekend the Menomonie High School Science Olympiad team traveled to Milwaukee to compete in the Marquette University High School Science Olympiad Invitational.
This is one of the toughest invitationals in the Midwest. Menomonie's varsity team earned an impressive fourth place finish behind powerhouse teams Madison West, Marquette University, and University of Chicago Laboratory School.
Coming home with medals were:
Grant Burns and Amy Liu (second in Anatomy)
Grant Burns and Luke Ray (second in Geocaching)
Bri Klimek and Ellie Beck (second in Horticulture)
Lily Fraher and Aisy Sheridan (third in Horticulture)
The Menomonie Lions will be conducting the Lions Spirit of Christmas once again this year. Any businesses or organization that would like to participate can contact Wendy Wold at [email protected].
Individuals can donate as well. Items can be dropped off at Quality Auto Body located at 1821 Talen Street. Monetary donations are welcome and can also be dropped off at Quality Auto Body. Checks should be made payable to Menomonie Lions Club.
Donations will be distributed to Stepping Stones, Wisconsin Foster Closet, and The Bridge to Hope.
The Council awarded the Menomonie Public Library Vibrant Spaces Phase 1 contract to Haas Sons, Inc at a cost of $245,040.90. This project is being funded with $29,000 from ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds, $44,250 from the Vibrant Spaces Grant and Menomonie Public Library Funds. The original bid from Hass Sons (low bidder on the project) exceeded the funds available for the project. Three items were eliminated from the original plan - a pergola, a trash enclosure, and a fire feature. All of these items could be added at a later time if funds become available.
The Council approved the Supportive Fire and Ambulance Agreement for 2025. The City of Menomonie contracts with the Menomonie Rural Fire and Ambulance District (an association of municipalities in Dunn County formed to provide fire protection and ambulance service to its residents) for supportive fire and ambulance services. MFD Chief Denny Klass noted that currently the Rural District funds about 7% of the department’s operating budget, while using better than 30% of the assets on calls. The City and the Rural District will be working on an agreement for 2026 and beyond that will increase the funding provided by the Rural District. The agreement for 2025 is a continuation of the agreement that has been in place since 2020.
The Council approved four State/Municipal Financial Agreements with Wisconsin DOT for resurfacing of US Highway 12, and State Highways 25 and 29. Portions of these roadways located in Downtown Menomonie are scheduled for resurfacing in 2029. The City of Menomonie is responsible for the cost of parking lanes and sidewalks and Wisconsin DOT for the traffic lanes. The City’s share of the project is estimated to be $800,512.00.
The Council approved Resolution 2024-19, a resolution declaring official intent to reimburse expenditures from proceeds of borrowing for Pine Avenue (from Wilson Street to Game Park Road). The City will be reconstructing Pine Avenue from Wilson Street to Game Park Road in 2025. The resolution is needed as the City may be applying for a low interest loan or grant from the Wisconsin DNR Safe Drinking Water Loan Program for water main improvements in the area where the road work will be done.
The Council approved a resolution accepting public utility improvements in the Maplewood Eco-Cottages Development and a resolution accepting public street, public utility and public storm water improvements in the Estover Terrace Subdivision.
The Council approved the Keeping Safety Simple, LLC contract for 2025 at a cost of $21,000.
Vets Fighting 4 Vets is looking for sponsors to help fulfill Christmas lists for Veteran Families.You can sponsor an entire family, one kid, or even just send us a monetary donation for us to cover the lists. Every little bit helps!
Needed:
Family Sponsors
Kid Sponsors
Stocking stuffers
Donations to help cover holiday lists
The families provide us with lists of 3 needs, 3 wants, and a big wish item per kid and we always like to get mom and dad a gift and/or a family gift as well.
Those interested in helping can contact Vets Fighting 4 Vets at 715-821-2305, or message them on their Facebook page.
Join us in welcoming Jess Wayne Coaching to the Menomonie Area Chamber & Visitor Center with a ribbon-cutting celebration! This event offers a great opportunity to meet Jess, learn about her coaching services, and network with local businesses and community members. Come make new connections, and celebrate the addition of this valuable resource to our Chamber. We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating this exciting new business!
Catch up on the latest episodes of the Menom Podcast. Recent guests include Barbara Bauer Chen with C&J Candy Store, Stacy Wigfield, and Tammy Simon with Explore Menomonie. Find all of the episodes HERE.
An intermediate stained glass art class is being offered in December. Location of the class is the Rassbach Museum. Find more information and signup HERE.
The Ludington Guard Band is hosting the 11th Annual TUBACHRISTMAS Concert in Menomonie. It will be held Sunday, December 8th, 2024 -- 3:00 pm at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 910 Wilson Ave., Menomonie, WI 54751.
Concert is open to all and FREE for spectators. This is a family friendly event, singing and dressing festively is strongly encouraged.
Join us in celebrating the 51st year of TUBACHRISTMAS. TUBACHRISTMAS takes place all over the United States and Internationally. For more information on TUBACHRISTMAS and other concert locations please visit: www.tubachristmas.com.
Would you like to play with us? If you play Tuba, Sousaphone, Euphonium or Baritone, you are invited to play. All ages are welcome. Decorate your instruments and dress festive. Bring a music stand, if needed. We will play well known Christmas Carols and the concert lasts approximately one hour.
Conductor: Jesse Farnlof
Registration Fee is $10 (You receive a “2024 Commemorative Button”)
Registration: 12:30 P.M. – Group Picture: 1:25 P.M.
Rehearsal: 1:30 P.M.
Concert: 3:00 P.M.
Not knowing how many performers to expect – we can not guarantee that everyone will be able to purchase a music book the day of the performance, so please plan ahead. To help prevent this issue, you can either go to the TUBACHRISTMAS website at www.tubachristmas.com and order one for yourself or contact us so we know how many to order. Everyone needs to have a music book – photocopies are not allowed! The same books are used every year.
Music Book: $20
-Bass Clef- Euphonium/Baritone/Tuba in C
-Treble Clef- Euphonium/Baritone in B flat
-Treble Clef- Tuba in E flat & B flat
Audience admission is Free
Parking is FREE at the church
If you have further questions or want updates on this event please contact us at: [email protected]
