Adventure nothing new for BASE jumper caught in communication tower wire Travis Nyhus Oct 23, 2019 Oct 23, 2019 DAN REILAND, Leader-Telegram Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Travis Nyhus Adventurous activities are nothing new for Mason Barth.kAm%96 &(\$E@FE DEF56?E 2?5 }6:==DG:==6 ?2E:G6 92D 366? 24E:G6 :? 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UW Extension hosting beef cow-calf workshop near Cadott UW-Madison Extension will host a beef cow-calf workshop Tuesday, July 28, at 6 p.m. at Starck Century Farm near Cadott.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial unveiling set for July 2 Altoona The Chippewa Valley Veterans Tribute Foundation invites the community to an evening of patriotism, reflection and celebration as they host a p…
Students, staff help turn community into a canvas at mural event From an artistic portrayal of the journey of Hmong refugees from Laos to Menomonie to an eye-catching image that captures the past, present an…
Chicken dinner to benefit The Menomonie Singers The Menomonie Moose Lodge, known for holding chicken dinners to benefit local non-profits, will host The Menomonie Singers for their famous di…
Dunn County area retired educators meet July 12 The Dunn County Area Retired Educators’ Association will meet at the Menomonie Moose Lodge, 720 19th Ave., East, Monday, July 12, at noon. Sch…
