Menomonie Minute

Break out those crock-pots and whip up your secret family chili recipe.

First place winner receives over $100 in prizes and cash payouts. Prizes also for Second and Third place winners.

Public voting 3 to 5pm or while supplies last.

Winner announced at 5:30pm.

Competition Rules:

Only 10 spots available - sign up by November 29th.

RED CHILI ONLY. No white or green chilis may be entered. (Vegetarian/Vegan entries welcomed.)

Entries must be submitted in an electric crock pot/slow cooker and must be accompanied with an ingredients list for potential allergies.

Must be 21+ to enter competition.

Must be present at event to win.

To enter the competition: Put your name and email on the sign up sheet in the taproom OR send us a message HERE.

Stay tuned for more details!

From the Facebook event page.

Tomorrow Tuesday 11/5 Election Day Extended Community Route Hours

8am-9pm

Polling Locations

Wards 1 & 2

Christ Lutheran Church (39 min. after the hour departures (***Pick up at Elm and Tainter Bus Stop Sign***)

1306 Wilcox St. Menomonie

Wards 3 & 4

Menomonie City Hall (19 min. after the hour departures)

800 Wilson Ave. Menomonie

Wards 5 & 7

UW Stout Price Commons (2 min. after the hour departures)

1110 South Broadway Menomonie

Ward 6

United Methodist Church (7 min. after the hour departures)

2703 Bongey Dr. Menomonie

Wards 8 & 9

Leisure Services Center (16 min. after the hour departures)

1412 6th St. Menomonie

Wards 10 & 11

CVTC Main Entrance (24 min. after the hour departures)

403 Technology Drive E. Menomonie

From the Dunn County Transit Facebook page.

3 Days of Deals and Fun You Do Not Want to Miss!

Join us for an exciting shopping weekend filled with entertainment, treats, and amazing offers at The Creamery Boutique!

Kick off the fun with live music by Rich Schroeder and delicious wood-fired pizza from Consuming Fire from 2-5pm. Shop, snack, and save big!

Support local! Make a purchase at both Scatterbrain Cafe and The Creamery Boutique for a chance to win a specially curated gift basket.

Cap off the weekend with free cake and coffee as you browse and wrap up your shopping!

Enjoy the same amazing discounts all 3 days—so you can shop and save at your own pace!

From the Facebook event page.

As many of you know we have moved to the south end of town. While we love our new, smaller location we can’t accommodate our big events anymore. We are still able to host this event, just not at the salon. We’re SO EXCITED to announce Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting us at The Great Escape!

Come get your photo taken with Santa & Mrs. Claus, enjoy milk & cookies, and get your letter to Santa before it’s too late!

•Open to the public. Share and invite your friends/family!

•No fur babies

•Pictures will be taken and emailed to you within two weeks (as this event grows it takes longer to get those photos out to you, please be patient with me)

*This event has been a free event and as it grows we’re asking for cash donations to be made day of or Venmo @tashakaymikesell from everyone to be able to keep this going year after year. Your donations go towards the cost of the event and The Giving Tree which helps buy items for local children in need.

Please, please, PLEASE do not come to this event if you have even a slight cold (we don’t want to spread any germs- even if they’re not COVID 19 related). We want everyone to be safe and remain healthy for the holidays; esp Santa, after all he has a big job to do!

From the Facebook event page.

Come create your own porch pot with Chippewa Valley Floral! Cost is $55 (due the night of) and includes: decorative pot, greens, ornaments, and bow. Additional decor and stuffers available for purchase.

Max spots: 25

You must RSVP by contacting Cubby's or Katie Larsen at (715) 664-8390 or [email protected]

From the Facebook event page.

Call to action! Sign up today for our Battle of the Badges Menomonie & Community 2-Day Blood Drive!

When: Tuesday, December 10th from 8:30am – 2:30pm & Wednesday, December 11th from 11am – 5pm

Where: Stout Craft Co. – Off Broadway Banquet Center and be a lifesaver!

Join in on some friendly competition between Menomonie Emergency Services Departments and save up to 3 lives with 1 donation. Designate your donation when you give, whichever department gets the most donations wins & so do patients in need!

Sign up HERE.

From the Facebook event page.

We are so excited to be partnering with Exit 45 Restaurant to provide 150 free dine-in Thanksgiving meals to the community. All are welcome to join us!

Two meal session options are available, please register for either the meal at 11am or 12:30pm. You can register yourself and up to seven others. Please only register for people you are sure are coming at the time you can all make it.

Meals will consist of:

Turkey

Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

Stuffing

Corn

Cranberries

Dinner Roll

Pumpkin Pie

We are unable to accommodate dietary restrictions/specialties - however, food will be served cafeteria style, so you can choose what you would like.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - please do so HERE.

From the Facebook event page.

Come create with us!

Our MAKE IT! series is back.  Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m. we offer awesome activities in Fulton's Workshop.

Each will have a focus or theme, but you can also come and explore the workshop if the planned activity doesn't interest you, there are plenty of other things that might, including micro:bit hands-on, our new Lego Wall, cardboard construction, magnet wall challenge, wind tunnel and many more. Come and explore!

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Come explore hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) projects for all ages!

We want to:

• Create a fun interactive learning environment 

• Emphasizes imagination and creativity 

• Make curious and thoughtful learners 

Come at any point to participate.  

Free for museum members. Regular admission rate for non-members

* Additional costs will always be noted

MAKE IT! Schedule

November 7:  Balloon Art    Inflate and twist special modeling balloons into various shapes, including animals and decorations. Learn standard animal patterns or create your own!

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November 14:  Spool Racers    Explore the transformation of energy as you build a rubber-band powered spool racer. Learn how potential (stored) energy can be converted into kinetic (motion) energy through this simple-to-make toy racer — an early version of a wind-up car.

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November 21:  Marionette Puppets    Marionettes are puppets with jointed limbs that are moved from above by manipulation of attached strings or wires. We’ll create simple-to-make marionettes out of paper cutouts and learn to control their movements.

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November 28:  No Make It! Thursday activity tonight.    Enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday!

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From the Dunn County Historical Society website.

The Dunn County Play Group is open to all families with children from birth through preschool that would enjoy an interactive and supportive play community.

Join the private Facebook page for up-to-date information.

UW-Stout Performing Arts presents “The Wolves,” led by Director Audric Buhr, at Harvey Hall Theatre. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 7*, 8 and 9; and 2 p.m. on Nov. 10.

“The Wolves” is a one-act play about a girls’ indoor soccer team as they navigate big questions and wage tiny battles with all the vim and vigor of a pack of adolescent warriors. It’s a portrait of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for nine American girls who just want to score some goals. 

The play has received multiple awards and was a finalist for the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Theater students will collaborate with the Blue Devil women’s and men’s soccer teams as part of the play.

*An accessible performance will be held on Nov. 7, with a more informal atmosphere aimed to welcome those with sensory difficulties or autism. The performance will remain the same but with small adjustments. House lights will remain on, loud noises will be softened, and audience members are free to leave and re-enter.

UW Stout Students Free (Must show Student ID at the door).

Active and Retired Armed Forces Free (Must show Military ID at the door).

Tickets are available HERE.