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Wisconsin’s Fishing Opener is May 4th

A shore lunch fish fry is a great reward for a hard day of fishing.

Schloop; The bobber disappears under the water. A quick tug on the fishing rod and the hook is set. The pull on my ultra light reel tells me there is a nice bluegill on the far end of the line.

I reel the fish into the boat as the bluegill fights the line by swimming around in large circles at it

Menomonie City Council April 15, 2024

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Pledge of Allegiance 

1. Roll Call & Special Recognitions 

Penny Burstad was recognized for her service on the city council and committees. 

2. Approval of Minutes 

Minutes were approved with a small correction.

3. Public Hearings 

There were no comments in the public hearing. 

a. Public Hearing regarding

Construction on Highway B starts April 15

Highway Construction on HWY B
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Construction is tentatively scheduled for Highway B north of Interstate 90 (between Badger Road and 650th Avenue) for April 15, 2024. The closure will last 7-8 weeks. A signed detour will be set up along the route.

Detour information

Justice Ann Walsh Bradley will not run for re-election

Ann Walsh Bradley

Wisconsin State Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley has announced that she will not run for re-election when her term ends July 31, 2025. There will undoubtedly be a lot of jockeying to fill this court position as the Democrats attempt to retain the current 4-3 liberal makeup of the court, while

Menomonie School Board considers budget reductions for 2024-2025

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Note that the possible budget reduction documents are now attached as PDF files.

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE MENOMONIE AREA 

NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION 
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE CENTER 
215 PINE AVENUE E., WISCONSIN 
MONDAY, APRIL 8 2024, 5:45 P.M. 

This meeting will be live-streamed

Unconscious boat operator rescued from Lake Menomin

Menomonie Police Press Release

According to a press release this morning, the Menomonie Police Department responded to a call at approximately 9:46 AM on April 6 2024 about an un-manned boat going in circles on Lake Menomin. The report was near the Fish and Game boat landing, and the operator had fallen into the water. 

The Police

Dunn County Election Returns

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Returns are still coming in in Dunn County but we do have some final unofficial totals to report:

Dunn County Board Races:

District 1

Tim Lauffer 254 (uncontested)

District 2 

 Patrick John Breslin   239
Heather Seburn 155

District 3

Vaughn Hedlund 286 (uncontested)

District 4

Ronald P. Score 201 (uncontested