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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Menomonie, Wisconsin with AmericanTowns Menomonie Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Dunn County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team up...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Menomonie organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Menomonie is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

Weekend Activities in and around Menomonie

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Menomonie area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Wisconsin’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Menomonie in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Wisconsin is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent...

An Invitation to our Menomonie Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Menomonie, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Wisconsin

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Wisconsin Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

Education professor co-authors guide to teaching teenagers

from:University of Wisconsin - Stout

Nov. 28, 2011 Some experts believe a person’s course in life is determined by his or her early childhood years. Amy Schlieve, a University of Wisconsin-Stout School of...

Hope for the Holidays wraps up students’ social action projects

from:University of Wisconsin - Stout

Nov. 23, 2011 Social action projects this fall by a class at University of Wisconsin-Stout will conclude with a concert to benefit a local shelter. Hope for the Holidays,...

Calendar of Events

from:University of Wisconsin - Stout

Nov. 28, 2011 Through Monday, Nov. 28, The School of Art and Design is sponsoring the annual custom light fixture exhibit “Illuminate” by lighting design students...

Austrian company donates injection molding machine to plastics lab

from:University of Wisconsin - Stout

Nov. 28, 2011 The plastics program at UW-Stout has added a state-of-the-art machine. Wittmann Battenfeld, based in Austria, recently donated a new EcoPower 55-ton electric...

New and improved: Students honored for hospital gown design

from:University of Wisconsin - Stout

Nov. 28, 2011 The traditional hospital gown, breezy and unattractive, has long been a target of criticism. A team of UW-Stout apparel design and development students has made it...

Art instructor invited back as guest on ‘The Martha Stewart Show’

from:University of Wisconsin - Stout

Nov. 28, 2011 For the second time in eight months, a UW-Stout art instructor is getting a chance to shine on “The Martha Stewart Show.” Kari Tarr, who teaches in the...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

Choirs present annual Holiday Choral Concert Sunday, Dec. 4

from:University of Wisconsin - Stout

Nov. 21, 2011 The University of Wisconsin-Stout choirs, under the direction of Patrick Liebergen, will present their annual Holiday Choral Concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at...

Annual Holiday Band Concert scheduled Sunday, Dec. 4

from:University of Wisconsin - Stout

Nov. 21, 2011 The University of Wisconsin–Stout Concert Band, directed by Aaron M. Durst, will present its annual Holiday Concert 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at Menomonie High...

Calendar of Events

from:University of Wisconsin - Stout

Nov. 21, 2011 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, The Food for Thought Film Series, co-sponsored by UW-Stout, continues with the documentary “Lunch Line” in room 100 of...

Jazz from Harvey concert makes campus debut Thursday, Dec. 1

from:University of Wisconsin - Stout

Nov. 21, 2011 The UW-Stout Jazz Band, directed by Aaron M. Durst, will present its first Jazz from Harvey concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, in Harvey Hall Theatre. The band will...

Federal support ends for national Baldrige program

from:University of Wisconsin - Stout

Nov. 21, 2011 The federal government’s recent appropriations bill ended all support for the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program for fiscal year 2012. UW-Stout in 2001...

Experts available on Thanksgiving, Black Friday, food and food safety

from:University of Wisconsin - Stout

Nov. 21, 2011 UW-Stout has many faculty and staff who are available to discuss topics related to the holiday season. Below are some of them. Contact University Communications with...

Interior design students exhibit custom light fixtures at Mabel Tainter

from:University of Wisconsin - Stout

Nov. 21, 2011 The University of Wisconsin-Stout School of Art and Design is sponsoring the biannual custom light fixture exhibit “Illuminate” at the Mabel Tainter...

Menomonie Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers market around the Menomonie area

Menomonie WI Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers markets around the Menomonie area. We have the complete listings to help you find the best markets and organic...

Menomonie Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

Connie Galep named August Classified Employee

from:University of Wisconsin - Stout

Nov. 11, 2011 Connie Galep, food and nutrition, has been named Classified Employee of the Month for August at University of Wisconsin-Stout. Galep lives in Colfax. The...

The Power of a Single Vote - Menomonie Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Menomonie elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all...

Calendar of Events

from:University of Wisconsin - Stout

Oct. 31, 2011 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) will feature Eduardo Gutierrez, an artist and Hispanic liaison from Metropolitan State University, in...

University participating in CollegeWeekLive online fair

from:University of Wisconsin - Stout

Oct. 31, 2011 Admissions counselors at UW-Stout will be reaching out to students across the country and world this week without having to leave Menomonie. The university is part...

Student government group releases alcohol awareness video

from:University of Wisconsin - Stout

Oct. 31, 2011 After nearly a year in the works, the Stout Student Association has released a video that aims to raise awareness about the issue of high-risk alcohol use. The SSA...

UW-Stout sets enrollment record for 2011-12 academic year

from:University of Wisconsin - Stout

Oct. 27, 2011 The final numbers are in and enrollment at the University of Wisconsin-Stout has set another record. The official fall 2011 enrollment for Wisconsin’s...

Marcus Corp. Chairman Stephen Marcus to speak on campus

from:University of Wisconsin - Stout

Oct. 25, 2011 The chairman of a leading national lodging and entertainment company will speak Friday, Nov. 4, at University of Wisconsin-Stout. Stephen Marcus, chairman of the...

Students’ safety suit for miners wins international contest

from:University of Wisconsin - Stout

Oct. 25, 2011 Underground mining is considered one of the world’s top 10 most dangerous jobs. Can it be safer? That’s the question five apparel design and development...

Calendar of Events

from:University of Wisconsin - Stout

Oct. 24, 2011 Tuesday, Oct. 25, Advisement day. No classes. 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, St. Paul rap and hip-hop band Heiruspecs will perform in room 184 of Micheels Hall. Free....

Athletes, mascot help with Menomonie elementary school fundraiser

from:University of Wisconsin - Stout

Oct. 24, 2011 UW-Stout athletes and the Blue Devil mascot pitched in to help a local elementary school raise money. The Oaklawn Acorn Dash, a fun run, was held Saturday, Oct. 15,...

Women’s volleyball game Friday night to highlight breast cancer awareness

from:University of Wisconsin - Stout

Oct. 24, 2011 UW-Stout, Mayo Clinic Health System and the American Cancer Society have teamed up in the fight against breast cancer. A breast cancer awareness women’s...

UW-Stout going green for Campus Sustainability Day

from:University of Wisconsin - Stout

Oct. 24, 2011 UW-Stout’s school colors are navy and white. They will be green, in spirit, on Wednesday, Oct. 26. The school’s Environmental Sustainability Office,...

Dunn County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - Dunn County

Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Dunn County Wisconsin area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Wisconsin WI

Wisconsin Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Wisconsin. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

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North campus residence halls to host early Halloween Oct. 26

from:University of Wisconsin - Stout

Oct. 19, 2011 It’s that spooky time of year and Halloween again will be celebrated in a safe and secure environment at University of Wisconsin-Stout. UW-Stout’s north...

Director to visit campus as part of documentary premiere

from:University of Wisconsin - Stout

Oct. 19, 2011 A world premiere of an award-winning documentary, along with a visit by the director, is being sponsored by University of Wisconsin-Stout. “Buried...

Harvey Hall renovation plan advances to design phase

from:University of Wisconsin - Stout

Oct. 19, 2011 A project to renovate the second oldest building on the University of Wisconsin-Stout campus has received a crucial approval from the Wisconsin State Building...

Students tour manufacturers in China for seminar course

from:University of Wisconsin - Stout

Oct. 18, 2011 It may be a long way to go to class but for 16 University of Wisconsin-Stout students it was well worth the trip. For the second year in a row, UW-Stout faculty led...

University facing additional budget cut of up to $4.35 million

from:University of Wisconsin - Stout

Oct. 18, 2011 Additional cuts to the operating budget of the University of Wisconsin-Stout, ordered Friday by the state Department of Administration, will have serious effects on...

Calendar of Events

from:University of Wisconsin - Stout

Oct. 17, 2011 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, The Diversity & Dialogue series presents "I Wish You Saw Me As …” in room 184 of Micheels Hall. Discussion will...

Seven students recognized with national, state scholarships

from:University of Wisconsin - Stout

Oct. 17, 2011 Seven UW-Stout students were honored recently by national and state organizations. • Jacob Youngblood was named one of five national scholarship winners by the...

Calenberg co-writes, co-directing ‘Oresteia’ at UW-Eau Claire

from:University of Wisconsin - Stout

Oct. 17, 2011 Paul Calenberg, director of theater at UW-Stout and an associate professor, has co-written and is co-directing a play that opens this week at UW-Eau Claire....

UW-Stout to mark Military Appreciation Day with special events

from:University of Wisconsin - Stout

Oct. 17, 2011 UW-Stout will mark Saturday, Oct. 22, as Military Appreciation Day when the Blue Devil football team meets UW-La Crosse at 6 p.m. at Don and Nona Williams Stadium....

Nutrition director: McDonald’s providing more healthy options

from:University of Wisconsin - Stout

Oct. 17, 2011 What would it be like to oversee nutrition for millions of people a day? A group of University of Wisconsin-Stout students heard firsthand from Cindy Goody, director...

Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Menomonie and across the country. With...