News

Menomonie School Board postpones Monday's Meeting

August 5, 2022

The board of the School District of the Menomonie Area has announced that the board meeting scheduled for Monday, Aug. 8 will be postponed until Monday, Aug. 15. The agenda and live stream of the meeting will be available here as usual.

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Top GOP leaders have no Democratic opposition in 2022, but plenty from their own party, and an ex-president

August 5, 2022

by The Badger Project, The Badger Project
August 2, 2022

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Spoiling your ballot - an easy guide

August 2, 2022

In-person and absentee balloting for the August 9 primary have been taking place for a while now, and in the process many candidates have withdrawn from their races, particularly for the Democratic Senate Race, where the only candidate still in the race is Mandela Barnes. Because of this many have voted for candidates who have withdrawn.

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In an election year with elevated stakes, meet the candidates for Wisconsin Secretary of State

August 2, 2022

by The Badger Project, The Badger Project
August 1, 2022

Republican candidates want to expand the elected office's power to oversee elections, while Democratic candidates oppose the idea

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COVID updates from Dr. Hall - High community level again

July 29, 2022

We're HIGH! As expected, Dunn County has now joined Eau Claire county with a HIGH Community Level for COVID. Chippewa is not yet there but headed that way, and several other surrounding counties are also at high.

Here's how I'm handling it, in case that's helpful to folks.

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Menomonie School Board meeting for 7/25/2022

July 25, 2022

(Per Wis. Stat. § 19.84(2))

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE MENOMONIE AREA

NOTICE OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE CENTER 215 PINE AVENUE E., MENOMONIE, WISCONSIN
MONDAY, JULY 25, 2022, 5:45 P.M. T
his meeting will be live-streamed at: https://vimeo.com/event/2019082

AGENDA

I. OPENING ITEMS

A. Call to Order

B. Roll Call and Quorum

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Opinion

Jeff Smith - Staying Safe in the Summer Sun

August 2, 2022

It's hard to believe summer is more than halfway over. Like so many others, I’ve had a busy summer visiting the local fairs in the region, enjoying the outdoors and spending time with friends and family.

Although back-to-school commercials are starting to appear on our TVs, there are still many ways to enjoy the warm weather and summer fun with your family – just be sure to stay safe!

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Supporting Veteran Opportunity

July 25, 2022

United States veterans have made many sacrifices to preserve our freedom as Americans. Our veterans deserve recognition for their commitment of putting one’s country over one’s self. More importantly, our veterans deserve the assurance that the country they served will be there to offer unyielding support if and when they need it.