š± How Menomonieās new antiādata center mayor could reshape local plans
Coffee in hand, Menomonie? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Menomonieās new antiādata center mayor could reshape local plans
- Why rising Wisconsin River levels matter even if you live in Menomonie.
Also on today's calendar: Menomonie in Motion and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 75 and low of 31 degrees.
- Saturday: Cloudy, windy and much colder, temps: high: 43, low: 28.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 48 and low of 24 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Get the latest Wisconsin data center news you might have missed (wisconsinwatch.org subscription) ā Menomonie residents now have a new mayor: Matthew Crowe, a city council member who campaigned against a proposed local data center and criticized nondisclosure agreements around it. This statewide roundup explains how Menomonieās fight fits into broader Wisconsin debates over data center secrecy, utility costs, and legislation, including a bill from Rep. Clint Moses of Menomonie. 
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ā¢ State monitoring flood levels along Wisconsin River (chippewa.com) ā State officials are closely watching levees near Portage as the Wisconsin River is forecast to hit major flood levels, a situation Menomonie residents may track for broader statewide impacts. Buried in the related links, Menomonie football is also noted for hiring a Chippewa Falls alum as its new head coach, signaling change for the local program. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Menomonie
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ā Featured events ā
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Chris Herriges ā The Mabel Tainter - Menomonie's Historic Theater
The Spirit Room, 205 Main St E, Menomonie
7:00 pm
Friday April 17
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Other local events
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City Council Meeting
Menomonie, WI Calendar Menomonie, WI 54751
7:00 pm -
City Council Organizational Meeting
Menomonie, WI Calendar Menomonie, WI 54751
7:00 pm -
Menomonie in Motion
Menomonie Public Library , 600 Wolske Bay Rd , Menomonie
12:30 pm -
ICW North April 25th w/ The Enmity Offensive
The Skate Ranch , N4439 440th St , Menomonie
6:00 pm -
ICW North at the Skate Ranch
The Skate Ranch , N4439 440th St , Menomonie
6:00 pm -
Bernadette Peters
Historic Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts , 205 Main St E , Menomonie
7:30 pm -
Menomonie in Motion
Menomonie Public Library , 600 Wolske Bay Rd , Menomonie
12:30 pm
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
Saturday April 25
Monday April 27
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š Events Nearby
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2026 Winter Indoor Farmer's Market - 3rd Sat
Raw Deal , 603 Broadway St S #2457 , Menomonie
9:00 am -
Mary Mondlock
Historic Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts , 205 Main St E , Menomonie
7:30 pm -
Mary Mondlock Sings Broadway ā The Mabel Tainter - Menomonie's Historic Theater
Historic Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts , 205 Main St E , Menomonie
7:30 pm -
Mary Mondlock Sings Broadway with special guest: Broadwayās Courtney Mack and Joshua Salt ā The Mabel Tainter - Menomonie's Historic Theater
Historic Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts , 205 Main St E , Menomonie
7:30 pm
Saturday April 18
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Wasnāt someone looking for a light colored cat a bit ago?
For the past couple of weeks weāve had a cat set off our door bell a time or two about 4x weeklyā¦.just walks up sidewalk and crosses porch??? (Nextdoor Lower Ingalls / 430th St)
- Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Tire Technician in Menomonie. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Delivery Driver in Menomonie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Menomonie here.
š Nearby News
Eau Claire
- Filmmaker brings Chippewa Valley-based film to Eau Claire theaters (leadertelegram.com)
- An Eau Claire North student overcame homelessness struggles to graduate, now she wants to help other kids (wqow.com)
- National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week celebrates those supporting law enforcement (weau.com)
Altoona
- Altoona man convicted of intentional hit-and-run crash sentenced to 90 days in jail (gazettextra.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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