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MENOMONIE COMMUNIT Y GARDENS

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MENOMONIE: NEW IDEAS IN A C L A S S I C W I SCO N S I N TOW N MANY ARE TEMPTED TO CALL MENOMONIE A “COLL E G E T O W N , ” and while that’s a fair description, it barely scratches the surface of one of the Chippewa Valley’s most beautiful communities. Nestled around gorgeous Lake Menomin, the town generates a storybook vibe, with enough hills and urban trees to make exploring the place a mini adventure. But don’t let Menomonie's small town looks fool you. It’s home to some of the region’s most interesting shops, businesses, and eateries, showing us how the people of Menomonie don’t shy away from new ideas and concepts. And speaking of that college, UW-Stout adds a powerful dose of forward thinking as well, offering some of the state’s most exciting degrees in fields such as industrial design, fashion, environmental science, and game design. That’s on top of the thousands of young people it draws into the city each year. Finally, proving Menomonie is a Wisconsin town through and through, it rests alongside some of the region’s very best trails, waterways, forests, and parks, giving its residents easy access to all kinds of outdoor fun. Oh, and lest we forget, this town also features one for the Midwest’s most celebrated historic theaters. In short, check out Menomonie. You’ll be happy with what what you find.

P U B L I S H E R Nick Meyer E D I T O R S Eric Christenson + Tom Giffey + Rebecca Mennecke L I S T I N G S James Johonnott C O V E R P H O T O Timothy Mather P H O T O S Timothy Mather + Andrea Paulseth + Taylor Smith D E S I G N Mackenzie Kavanagh + Taylor McCumber + Eric Christenson A D V E R T I S I N G Neil Hodorowski + Chase Kunkel + Brian Maki

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f there’s one thing Barbara she said. For the first weekend, their Bauer-Chen and her husband entire customer base comprised peolearned while serving abroad ple who noticed them from the street with the U.S. Navy, it’s that – since they didn’t advertise that they chocolate in the U.S. is nowhere near were opening ahead of time. as good as chocolate from Japan – or On their second weekend after any other country for opening, people lined that matter. When their up outside the door. family moved to Dunn They’ve had to stock County a few years ago three times as much and pursued careers candy as when they in the real estate busifirst opened simply to ness, Bauer-Chen had keep up with demand, the thought: It would the family said. be really nice if we In addition to feahad a candy store in turing classic favorites Menomonie. like Kit Kats, Swed“It just seemed like ish Fish, Runts, Mike a really fun thing,” she and Ike’s, Bottle Caps, said.

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pling all of the candies. As a math education student at UW-Stout, Bauer said she has quite the experience in the retail and waitressing world, so she was completely comfortable – and excited – when her mom proposed opening a candy store. Bauer-Chen didn’t even need to ask; Bauer was on board to help.

“It’s been fun to see her geek out about all the stuff she used to have as

a kid,” she said.

C&J’s Candy Store is located at 342 1/2, Main St. E, Menomonie and is open Tuesday through Thursday 11am5pm, Friday and Saturday 11am-7pm, and Sunday 11am-5pm, as well as by appointment on Mondays. More information about their sweet treats can be found on their Facebook page at www. facebook.com/menomoniecandystore.

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menomonie's weird news thrills

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he city of Menomonie caught the eye of an online travel and entertainment magazine recently, and not because of its award-winning university, its picturesque and historic downtown arts center, or the fact its waterpark shares a name with the fictional African home of the Black Panther.

No, this western Wisconsin city thrilled the folks at Thrillist because it’s apparently been a vortex of weird news over the years. Under the headline “This Adorable Midwest Town Is Like the Twilight Zone of Weird News,” the June 18 article

by Janelle Lassalle recounts a number of odd occurrences that attracted the national media spotlight to Menomonie, including the escape of a circus elephant, the so-called “Smiley Face Bomber,” the theft of Star Wars film reels, and the robbery of the Kraft State Bank.

While the fact these events occurred in 2002, 2002, 1999, and 1932, respectively, might blunt the article’s suggestion that Menomonie is “America’s weird news capital,” it’s still nice to get the attention of an online publication with 5.5 million Facebook followers. (The only “weird” stories cited from the past decade is the 2019 arrest of a guy who tried to parachute from a 300-foot transmission tower.)

Surprisingly, the article leaves out one of the stranger Menomonie head-

lines of the current millennium: The June 2002 theft of a 400-pound fiberglass moose from town’s Moose Lodge.

At the time, that particular bizarre news item caught the attention of the popular Canadian radio news program As It Happens, which subsequently used Menomonie as a geographic reference point for oddball American stories.

(Hey, Canadians love their moose!)

The Thrillist article notes that British writer (and erstwhile Dunn County resident) Neil Gaiman drew inspiration for his fantasy novel American Gods from the Midwest in general and the Menomonie area in particular, which certainly burnishes Menomonie’s quirky cred.

“Menomonie seems prone to the wild and bizarre,” Lassalle writes, “a place whose mix of wholesome and strange comes off as a cross between Eerie, Indiana; Twin Peaks; and Gravity Falls.” She goes on to mention some of Menomonie’s less-quirky (but nonetheless cool) points of interest, including Brewery Nonic and Zymurgy Brewing.

“It’s the kind of deeply wholesome town where bake sales, fish fries, and outdoor concerts are the norm,” she writes. “It just so happens that the likelihood of those events being interrupted by some Twilight Zone occurrence are exponentially higher than normal.”

You can read the full Thrillist article at thrillist.com/travel/nation/ menomonie-wisconsin-history.

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Formerly Stout Ale House, Stout Craft Co. recently got a total rebrand of the restaurant. With new paint, new TVs, new neon, new trimwork, a new bar, and newly added axe throwing (a first for Menomonie!), this restaurant is sure to be a hit. Featuring craft burgers, sandwiches, pizza, and appetizers; 25 LED TVs and two projection screens; private skybox rooms for small parties; and games like pool, darts, axe throwing, tables, and boards, and the Broadway Bowl located right next door with 20 bowling lanes, Stout Craft Co. has no shortage of options to make your night out one for the books.

Along with their slew of craft beers and burgers, general manager Jay Ouellette said a top seller is their Sizzlin’ Cajun Jalapeño Burger: a jalapeño-infused burger with jalapeño bottle caps, onion rings, pico de gallo, pepperjack cheese, and Cajun sauce. Squeaky cheese curds, fried pickles, nachos, pretzel bites, buffalo chicken dips, smothered hot beef sandwiches, reubens, bacon ranch wraps, taco salad, gouda macaroni and cheese, Friday night fish fries, and ice cream cakes are just a few of their mouth-watering options. They also have daily specials available from 4 to 9pm. If you’re playing it safe and not quite ready to dine-in because of the pandemic, Stout Craft Co. even offers online ordering options (see stoutcraftco.com for details).

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wilson creek inn

The thought of Wilson Creek Inn, 932 N. Broadway, should bring warm thoughts of old-fashioned Friday fish fries and prime rib Saturdays. The owners, Jim Maguire and Kim Spizale, initially weren’t looking to get into the food industry, but noticed a need for a more upscale dining experience. The two take pride in using cast iron skillets for most dishes to produce a flavorful experience, and thus receive lots of local rave for their ribeye and fillets. The scallops and unique pasta dishes seem to be gaining some traction in popularity as well – not to mention that the woodwork and dining scene are unmatched. Maguire and Spizale wanted to show off the original restaurant’s look, so instead of a complete remodeling, they decided a little rejuvenation was all the club needed. (The building formerly housed Skoog’s Parkside.) On your next night out, be sure to add this unique eatery in your plans. The Wilson Creek Inn is perfect for those nights you’re wanting a formal dining experience but don’t want to stray too far from home. Learn more at wilsoncreekinn.com.

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the raw deal

The Raw Deal (603 S. Broadway St.) is your stop for a healthy lunch in downtown Menomonie.

They roast their own beans into coffee, cold press, and espressos. Try their juice and smoothie bar featuring fruits and veggies and wheatgrass shots. For food, grab a vegan bagel sandwich, pies and bars, and their baked goods include banana bread, bagels, muffins, and cookies. Grab a glass of wine or pick from their great selection of beer. They also have a variety of raw and vegan food and meal options that rotate seasonally. Stop in and check out what’s new that day. Find them online at rawdeal-wi.com.

menomonie the duke & dagger

For authentic British fare with flavors of the empire, look no further than The Duke & Dagger (120 Sixth Ave. West). They’re serving up bangers and mash, fish and chips, Scotch eggs, Guinness-glazed steak bites, and more. And if you happen to fancy a pint, they’ve got 10 taps of British Isles brews and 24 Scotch varietals, the largest assortment in western Wisconsin. Learn more at facebook.com/dukeanddagger.

lucette woodfire eatery

Located at Lucette Brewing Company’s brewery, Lucette Woodfire Eatery (910 Hudson Road) ranked at the Best Restaurant in Menomonie among voters in Volume One’s Best of the Chippewa Valley Reader Poll earlier this year. Lucette Woodfire Eatery offers pizzas, salads, and more, made with locally sourced and organic ingredients, perfect for pairing with one of their in-house brews, such as the ever-popular Farmer’s Daughter. During the pandemic, Lucette is open for both reservations and take-out orders: Call (715) 2316836 for reservations or visit lucettebrewingcompany.com to learn more.

jake's supper club

Jake’s (E5690 County Highway D) offers a classic supper club atmosphere on the shores of scenic Tainter Lake.

Ask a Jake’s regular for the best and they’ll point you toward the prime rib, served Thursday through Saturday.

Their menu also includes salads, sandwiches, steaks, pastas, and seafoods. Fish fry on Fridays. Check out their daily specials, like the Thursday prime rib night. The menu changes seasonally, so visit their website often for the most up-to-date view at what you can expect. Jake’s features live music on weekends during the winter.

Closed on Tuesdays. Find them online at jakessupperclub.com.

log jam bar & eatery

The deep booths, warm colors, and dark woodwork give the Log Jam (709 S. Broadway St.) a cozy, classy atmosphere. The menu’s signature item – the Lumber Jack Burger – is a half-pound burger topped with pepper jack cheese, bacon, fried onion slices, and BBQ sauce. Also try the award-winning English Burger, along with their hearty selections of greens and sandwiches, morning brunch, and be sure to check out the fish fry. Patio seating, vegetarian options available. All soups made from scratch. Visit them virtually at logjambarandeatery.com.

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T H E ‘ R E A L’ W A K A N DA —

Wakanda has existed in the imaginations of comic book fans since the 1960s, then sprang into the broader public consciousness worldwide two years ago with the release of the blockbuster superhero film Black Panther.

In fiction, Wakada is a secretive, technologically advanced East African kingdom whose king becomes a super hero, the Black Panther, portrayed on screen by Chadwick Boseman.

The success of the film and the popularity of the character led fans around the world to search for the “real” Wakanda. Spoiler alert: You won’t find it on any map of Africa. You will, however, find Wakanda thousands of miles away on the shores of Lake Menomin in Menomonie, Wisconsin. In this case, Wakanda Park is scenic spot featuring everything you could hope for: park shelters, playground equipment, baseball diamonds, horseshoe pits, a disc golf course, and a lakeside beach.

While you’ll find no vibranium mines or heart-shaped herbs that will give you mystical powers, there’s undoubtedly a good picnic spot or two. Nearby, you’ll also find the Wakanda Water Park and Wakanda Elementary School.

So where did the park’s name come from? In the language of the Dakota, one of the Native American peoples who called the Menomonie area home, “Wakanda” is “the omnipresent, invisible life force” – making it a word with spiritual significance. You’ll find similar place names (spelled “Wakonda” or “Wauconda”) in Illinois, Oregon, Washington, South Dakota, and Missouri.

E F F I GY M O U N D S —

While Wakanda Park may not be connected to an ancient, mysterious culture from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is does have a connection to an ancient, mysterious culture in the real world. Wakanda Park is home to some of the only Native American effigy mounds in the northern half of Wisconsin.

At the south end of the park you’ll find three conical effigy mounds, which may have been built roughly

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1,000 years ago in what is known as the Late Woodland Period. The park once contained 17 other mounds, but those are now underwater (a dam built in the 1950s raised Lake Menomon’s water level). According to the 2000 book Indian Mounds of Wisconsin, 14 of these mounds were excavated before they were inundated by water, and they were found to contain stone “altars” as well as burials, including “an individual who had been cremated while wearing a clay face covering or mask” – something that’s been documented in only two other places in Wisconsin.

These mounds were dated to between the years 1000 and 1400.

A UNIVERSITY NAMED AFTER A PERSON —

Menomonie’s UW-Stout has the distinction of being the only university in the UW System to be named after a person. (The rest – like UW-Eau Claire – have geographic names.) UW-Stout has its unique name for good reason: It traces its roots to James Huff Stout, a lumberman and politician who founded the Stout Manual Training School as a vocational institution in 1891.

Later, Stout opened training schools kindergarten teachers, manual train-

ing teachers, domestic science teachers, homemaker’s, and others. These were merged into the Stout Institute in 1908, which was transferred to the state of Wisconsin when Stout died in 1911. Over time, the Institute evolved into today’s UW-Stout.

The university is unique for more reasons than just its name: It prides itself as being “Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University” – its the only school designated as such by the UW System Board of Regents – because of its emphasis on applied learning and its career focus.

In 2001, UW-Stout became the first higher educational institution in the nation to be awarded the prestigious Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award, which is given to a handful of businesses, nonprofits, and other institutions annually by the U.S. Department of Commerce to honor outstanding organizational performance.

UW-Stout, which has an enrollment of about 8,400 students, currently offers 49 undergraduate degrees, 22 graduate degrees, and three advanced degrees. Popular majors include business administration, mechanical engineering, and computer science, and the university is also known for its programs in game design, packaging, and golf enterprise management.

Whatever their major, 98.8% of UWStout graduates are either employed or continuing their education within six months of graduate!

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HOFFMAN HILLS

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f you know where to look in and around Menomonie, you can find all sor ts of cool outdoor hangs. From the city’s hear t in the Red Cedar Valley, trails wind around the countryside toward gushing waterways, and you can find your per fect spot for hiking, fishing, relaxing, and taking it all in. See if you can find these spots and soak up the rest of summer, Menomonie style.

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410th Street, Menomonie The Devil’s Punchbowl is a surreal geological rarity just outside the city created by glacial movement over 500 million years ago. The bowl itself is made of sandstone where water trickles down to the center. In the summer, it’s a cool shaded place to hang out, and in the winter it becomes so magical, you might not even think you’re in Wisconsin. The falls freeze into a wall of icicles and it’s really something to behold, especially when the light hits it just right. And just down the road, Tripp’s Falls is a ravine with spectacular cliff faces, beautiful trees, and an enclave of multiple gentle waterfalls. Both are accessible right off the Red Cedar bike trail, too.

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If you’re looking for a pristine beachscape, or a chill secluded place to camp, nothing beats The Bottoms.

Once you make your way along the dirt path toward the water, the beach stretches for about a mile along the Red Cedar River in the shadows of a walking bridge from the Red Cedar Trail. The sand is soft, the water is cool, and half the fun is in finding it. Once you’re there, it’s the ultimate oasis for a sun-soaked getaway right here in the Valley.

The Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area offers 700 acres of preserved and restored wooded hills, wetlands, and prairie landscapes – absolutely perfect for hiking and cross-country skiing. It’s a versatile area, where hikers of all experience levels can enjoy a fulfilling jaunt through the area. Make your way to the 60-foot-tall observation tower – one of the highest points in Dunn County – for a breathtaking view of the surrounding scenery, especially in the fall.

A bit of a hike from Menomonie, but still a very cool place to check out if you haven’t. Crystal Cave was discovered in 1881 by local farm boys, and transformed into a public destination in the mid-20th century.

Nowadays, you can do an hour-long tour with expert guides through a maze of well-lit passages among the glistening stalactites and stalagmite 70 feet underground. (The cave is closed for the 2020 season, but plans to reopen in April.)

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onstructed with ornate, hand-carved details during the Victorian era, the Mabel Tainter Theater is a historic gem of Menomonie and a must-see tourist attraction. It was built in 1889 as a performing arts and cultural center dedicated to Mabel Tainter, daughter of Capt. Andrew Tainter, a lumber baron and partner of Knapp, Stout, & Co., and his wife, Bertha. Now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, a charter member of the League of Historic American Theatres, and a designated Wisconsin Historical Marker Site, the Mabel Tainter features hand-stenciled walls and ceilings, a marble staircase and floors, stained glass windows, walnut and oak woodwork, and four fireplaces – along with an original pipe organ with 1,597 pipes, according to the theater’s website. While performances are on hold for the time being because of the coronavirus pandemic, you can still enjoy the Mabel Tainter: Tours are currently set for Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 3pm with no reservation required. Face masks are requested, and a $5 donation is highly encouraged. Tours are provided by dedicated and trained docents. More information about this historic site can be found at www.mabeltainter.org.

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MAR R IE D AT THE MABE L As if the Mabel Tainter Theater isn’t gorgeous enough on its own, imagine it as the site of your wedding day. Many Menomonie couples – and others from afar – choose to celebrate their special day in this iconic Chippewa Valley location.

The theater seats up to 261 people, with a more intimate option in the gallery that seats 42. Full bartending services, band and DJ services, rental options, and catering options are available by request. If the theater is a little too grand for your style, we’ve compiled a list of some excellent venue options you can consider for your very own socially distanced special day on page 20.

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f you really have a love for the Earth, it shows.”

Or at least that’s what Mary Smith, a sixyear-long member of the Menomonie Community Gardens says. Gardening is something that she, along with her husband Charles, find therapeutic – particularly during pandemic times.

This year, the pair grew an over 30-pound cabbage that they donated to their church family. The secret to their incredible success, Smith said, is that she layers fertilizer in the soil. In addition to their cabbages, they also grow tomatoes and potatoes. “It keeps us going,” Smith said.

The Smiths’ incredible cabbage is just one of many success stories of this year, according to Menomonie Community Gardens President Mary Lotten, who has been a part of the community for eight years. “We’ve had just a lot of success,” Lotten said.

Kathy Westaby, who has been a part of the gardens for three years, decided this year was the year to

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Mary Smith, six-year member of the Menomonie Community Gardens

grow a ginormous pumpkin. Currently weighing about 125 pounds, her giant pumpkin came from Engel’s Great Pumpkin Patch in Menomonie, which specializes in growing enormous pumpkins. By the end of its growing season, Westaby estimates her pumpkin will weigh around 500-600 pounds, though the Engels often have pumpkins that reach the 800-1,000 pound range. “It will get out of there somehow,” Westaby laughed. “I might have

a pumpkin smashing party.”

All 94 of the garden’s plots were rented out this year – which Lotten suspects has to do with a fear of food shortage due to the pandemic. Nonetheless, each plot has a unique personality relative to its gardener, with unique birdhouses, solar-powered gardening system, and a few “junky” items that give each plot its charm.

“If you’re going to be in a pandemic, the garden is the place to be,” Smith said.

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hether you’re looking to find something new and exciting to do in your own backyard or planning an itinerary for visiting friends and family, a recent episode of the long-running tourism series Discover Wisconsin has you covered.

Menomonie was the focus of the second episode of the current season of Discover Wisconsin, which premiered in January. The episode treated viewers in eight states (and online) to a four-season look at the city of Menomonie. The program’s hosts, Mariah Haberman and Collin Geraghty, lead the audience on a tour of everything from fast summer nights at the Red Cedar Speedway to winter evenings in the historic Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts to spring lambing season at Govin’s Farm.

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“This city brings the excitement of a college town and the charm of the northwoods together,” Haberman says during the episode. “It’s fun, it’s eclectic, it’s beautiful, and it’s all year long.”

Dustyn Dubuque, executive director of Downtown Menomonie Inc., said the episode emphasizes how much there is to do in Menomonie no matter what the season. For example, the fall segment features the annual Ladies’ Night Out in October, which brings crowds of women – many decked out for Halloween – to visit the unique boutiques that downtown Menomonie offers. (Unfortunately, this annual event won’t be held in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic.)

The episode begins by showcasing warm-weather activities in Menomonie, including dining outdoors at Jake’s Supper Club, the annual Lake Menomin Wa-

ter X event (which features snowmobiles Co., and Govin’s Farm, where spring– yes, snowmobiles in the summer! – ractime visitors can cuddle with just-born ing across the open water of Menomonie’s critters. “I would say this is one of the landmark lake), and watching dirt-track more authentic and integrated farms racing at Red Cedar Speedway. that I’ve been to where you really are “You better be seeing actual things prepared for a noisy happening in real environment,” Habertime,” gushes Geraghman says during her ty, one of the hosts. visit to the racetrack Discover Wiscon(which promises to sin – which has also be back to kickin’ up produced episodes dust in 2021). “You’re on Eau Claire and going to get a little Chippewa Falls in bit dirty. But that recent years – sent energy, that excitecrews to Menomonie ment in the air is so numerous times last palpable. If you really year to capture all want to experience four seasons in the Menomonie and what community. “I hope it’s all about, this is we get more tourists such an iconic part of from this episode,” Mariah Haberman, this city.” said Maya Canon, Discover Wisconsin The episode also program coordinator highlights UW-Stout, for the Menomonie Whispering Emerald Area Chamber of Ridge Game Farm Commerce, which (where you can shoot sporting clays collaborated with Discover Wisconsin from inside a heated lodge in the winto create the episode. “I think it shows ter), the Mabel Tainter Theater, disc how interesting Menomonie can be.” golfing and ice fishing, Tanglewood Check out the full episode online at Greens Golf Course, Zymurgy Brewing discoverwisconsin.com/video/menomonie.

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OUTDOOR AT T R A C T I O N S — THE BOT TO MS 524th St and Dunnville Rd, Menomonie

• Half the fun the Bottoms offers is in finding it. When you do make your way through the winding dirt trails wide enough for a single car, and slither through the beat-down path, you find yourself in a virtual oasis. It’s got an extensive beach full of rocks and chilly water to cool you down in the heat.

CRYSTAL CAVE W965 State Road 29, Spring Valley • (715) 778-4414 • acoolcave.com Knowledgeable guides will lead you on a one-hour tour through a maze of welllighted passages where glistening cave formations such as stalactites, stalagmites, and rippling flowstone can be seen hanging from the ceiling or covering the ledges. The cave is accessed by a series of steps and ramps that allow you to descend 70 feet underground where your journey follows well-lit, graveled trails.

The cave temperature hovers near 50 degrees, so a sweatshirt is recommended. See contact info for admission costs.

DEVIL'S PUNCHBO WL & T RI P P' S F A LLS 410th St,

Menomonie • The Devil’s Punchbowl is a surreal geological rarity outside Menomonie. Created by the movement of glaciers over 500 million years ago, the bowl is a stunning sandstone hollow circle where water trickles down to the center. Close to the Devil's Punchbowl in Menomonie, Tripp's Falls is ravine just off the road and features spectacular natural cliff faces, beautiful trees, and an enclave of multiple gentle waterfalls. Accessible from the Red Cedar bike trail.

F O O D, FA R M S & MARKETS — CADY CHEE S E F A C T O RY 126 State Road 128, Wil-

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son • cadycheese.com Cady Cheese specializes in American type cheeses Colby, Cheddar, Monterey Jack and Gouda made from 100% natural ingredients. Enjoy free samples of the 100+ flavors of cheeses when you visit.

E A U G AL L E C HEESE F AC TO R Y N6765 State Highway 25,

Durand • eaugallecheese.com Family owned since 1945, Eau Galle Cheese produces millions of pounds of cheese every year. Their asiago and parmesan have won 6 awards in national and international cheese competitions. They are a certified organic producer of hard Italian cheeses.

E LLS W O R TH CR E AM ER Y CO O P ER ATIV E 232 North Wallace,

Ellsworth • ellsworthcheese.com Nestled in Ellsworth, which was designated the "Cheese Curd Capital" in 1983. A cooperative of over 450+ dairy cow families that send milk to Ellsworth for award-winning cheese production. The Ellsworth Cheese Curds may be the pride and joy, but they also create several brands of quality cheeses such as Antonella, Blaser's, Ellsworth Valley, and Kammerude Gouda.

G O V IN’S M E ATS & B ER R IES N6134 670th St, Menomonie • (715) 231-2377 • govinsmeatsandberries.com In fall, Govin’s features three full acres of pick-your-own pumpkin patch, tractor-pulled hay rides, 11-acre corn maze. They sell a variety of produce and grass-fed/ range-fed meats.

JE REM IAH'S B U L L F R O G F ISH F AR M N1321 Bullfrog Rd.,

Menomonie • (715) 664-8775 • eatmyfish.com Open casually year-round, Bullfrog Fish Farm's hours are FridaySunday noon to 6pm. Visit the fish farm and catch your own fish (no license required) and watch as it is netted, cleaned, and iced. If fishing isn't your style, you can also pick up some fresh or smoked fish from the retail store.

ME NO M O NIE M AR K E T F O O D CO - O P 814 Main St. East,

Menomonie • (715) 235-6533 • mmfc.coop Located in downtown Menomonie, this co-op stocks a wide variety of locally sourced meats such as beef, buffalo, chicken, heirloom pork, brats & sausages, lamb, and fresh, local seafood. Offers a wide variety of seasonal produce, cheeses, dairy items, breads, spirits, and more grocery items. They have a deli, serving up fresh cuts and sandwiches, and they teach classes focusing on

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V AL L E Y P ASTU R E F AR M E7631 N County Road E, Elk

Mound • (715) 256-7676 • valleypasturefarm.com In September and October, Valley Pasture Farm hosts a Fall Harvest Festival and pick your own pumpkin patch.

Attractions include hay wagon rides, bounce houses, corn maze, giant slides, farm animals, lawn games, and much more.

LO C A L H I S TO R Y — CAD D IE W O O D L AW N HISTO R ICAL P A RK Daylight hours;

spring - fall • 9 miles S. of Menomonie on Hwy 25, Menomonie • (715) 232-8685 • dunnhistory.org/sitecw. html The house in which Caroline Woodhouse lived has been moved to the park from a nearby farm. Her granddaughter, Carol Ryrie Brink, based the 1935 Newbery Award-winning children's book Caddie Woodlawn on her life.

CO L F AX R AIL R O AD M U SE U M 500 E. Railroad Ave., Colfax • (715) 962-2076 • colfaxrrmuseum.org The depot houses the large collection of lanterns, railroad china, and the nation's largest railroad paper-weight collection. The primary purpose of these artifacts is to show what people encountered on day-to-day activities with the railroads and how the technology changed throughout time.

F AL L C R E EK HISTO R ICAL SO CIETY M USEUM E111940

County Road J, Fall Creek • (715) 877-2850 • kunztwo@ centurytel.net • fcHistoricalSociety.com See items from Fall Creek's history including a doctor's office, a drugstore, dresses, and military uniforms. Also on the grounds are a washhouse, kitchen, and jail. Open weekends from Memorial to Labor Day, or by appointment (call ahead).

HISTO R ICAL M AB EL TAINTE R C E N TER FOR TH E A RTS

205 Main St. E, Menomonie • (715) 235-0001 • office@ mabeltainter.com • MabelTainter.com The Mabel Tainter building includes a lavish 313-seat "crown jewel" Victorian theatre and a historic reading room. It is a premier example of a restored vintage

American Theater. Take a self-guided tour to inspect the intricate hand-stenciling, hand-carved white pine archways, rich walnut, mahogany, and oak woodwork, gleaming brass fixtures, leaded glass windows, and a rare working Steere and turner tracker pipe organ with 1597 pipes.

OLD COURTH OUSE M USEUM A N D J A IL 315 W. Madison St.,

Durand • (715) 672-5423 • OldPepinCountyCourthouse. org Wisconsin's last remaining woodframe courthouse features an iron-latticed cellblock in the jail, upstairs courtroom in near-original condition, railroad room, bridges of Durand, century-old paintings, doctor and dentist office equipment, and antique appliances & tools. Open Thurs-Sun 11am-4pm Memorial Day through Labor Day and Saturdays 1-4pm Memorial Day Weekend through mid-October.

RUSSELL J RASSBA CH H ERITA GE M USEUM Winter: Noon-

4pm Wednesday-Sunday, Summer; 10am-5pm Wednesday-Sunday • 1820 Wakanda Street, Menomonie • (715) 232-8685 • dunnhistory.org This museum, headquarters of the Dunn County Historical Society and the Dunn County Genealogical Society, interprets the history of Dunn County through its collection of exhibits.

WILSON PL A CE M A N SION 101 Wilson Circle, Menomonie

• (715) 235-2283 • facebook.com/wilsonplacemansion Wilson Place was built in 1859 by Capt. William Wilson, a principal in Knapp, Stout, & Co. lumber company, founder and first mayor of Menomonie, and the area's first state senator. Three generations of Wilsons remade it from a colonial house to a Queen Anne-style mansion to a Mediterranean villa. Call for admission rates and tour times.

PA R K S — CEDA RA M A PA RK Crescent St. and 6th Ave. DUN N COUN TY RECRE ATION PA RK 620 17th St., ELM WOOD PA RK 18th St. N and 4th Ave. NE FOWLERS COURT 14th ave W and 2nd St. W

menomonie L A PO INTE PARK Broadway and 1st Ave L AKESIDE PARK Wolske Bay Rd. 724 L AKEVIEW PARK 327 Park Cir. LEISURE CENTER PAR K 14th Avenue East and 6th Street E. LIO N'S CLUB G AME P A RK Game Park Road MENO MIN PARK Red Cedar St. PARK CIRCLE 11th st. E and 3rd Ave PHEL AN PARK SKATEPA RK 9th St. East and 21st Ave. E. PO INT CO MFO RT PAR K Point Comfort Rd. and 7th St. NE RIVERSIDE PARK Hudson Rd 29 and County Rd SANNA PARK Broadway St. 12 and 25, Birch Ave. WAKANDA PARK Wakanda Park Rd. and Pine Ave. E WAKANDA WATERPAR K 909 Pine Avenue E. Menomonie WILSO N PARK Wilson Ave and 8th St, Menomonie

HIKING & BIKING TRAILS — L AKE MENO MIN PARK T RA I L Menomonie • Easy dif-

ficulty. Walk through the woods, emerge next to Lake Menomin, and then through meadow before re-entering woods. From I-94 head south on Cty Rd B, turn right at 3M Drive, turn left at Stokke Parkway, turn right at Red Cedar Street/Domain Drive.

MENO MO NIE LIO NS G A M E PA RK T RA I LS Menomonie

• Easy difficulty. Very short trail starts near animal exhibits and features a little boardwalk. Fun stroll for families with little kids. From I-94 head south on North Broadway Street, turn left on Pine Avenue E to Game Park Rd. Plenty of parking spaces on paved lot.

RED CEDAR STATE TR A I L 921 Brickyard Road, Menomonie • dnr.wi.gov Easy difficulty. Small bluffs with a waterfall will be on one side and the Red Cedar River on the other side. Bald eagles frequently sighted. Going other direction from Dunnville takes you through the Dunnville State Wildlife Area across a trestle near the confluence of the Chippewa River and the Red Cedar River. This meets up with the Chippewa River Trail.

BREWERIES, WINERIES, & WINE BARS — BREWERY NO NIC 621 4th St. W, Menomonie • brewery-

VI N O C AP P U C C INO AR TISAN B ISTR O - W INE B AR N5734

Hwy 12, Elk Mound • Find it on Facebook Vino Cappuccino is a new, rustic hideway off the beaten path in Elk Mound. Features a wine bar with local wines from Autumn Harvest, Infinity, and River Bend. Made to order, wood-fired pizzas, paninis, salads, desserts like cheesecake and spicy brownies, and more in a relaxed atmosphere.

ZY M U R G Y B R EW ING 624 Main Street East, Menomonie •

facebook.com/zymurgybrewing Zymurgy takes its name from the Greek word for the study and practice of fermentation. Brewmaster Jonathan Christenson serves 15 taps from a raw-edge bartop. Zymurgy is modeled to be sustainable, earth-conscious, and minimize waste creation. Many brews are made with local ingredients.

12 taps of unique creations, and non-beer options like house ginger ale.

R E S TA U R A N T S — A LBER TV IL L E TAV ER N • Bar & Grill, Family Style • 8114 35th St., Colfax • (715) 874-6217 • Find it on Facebook

6 B C O F F EE & HO O K AH L O U NG E • Cafe/Coffeehouse • 316 Main Street, Menomonie • facebook.com/6bcafe

T H E AB B EY P U B & G R U B • Bar & Grill • 414 Main St. E., Menomonie • facebook.com/theabbeypubandgrub0

A C O U STIC C AF E • Cafe/Coffeehouse, Sandwiches/ Subs • 102 Main St., Menomonie • (715) 235-1115 • facebook.com/AcousticMenom/

A P P L E B EE'S • American Casual, Bar & Grill • 2303 Hwy 25 N, Menomonie • (715) 233-3036 • applebees. com

A RBY 'S • Fast Food • 1717 Broadway St. N, Menomonie • (715) 233-0747 • arbys.com

T H E B L IND M U NC HIES C O F F EEHO U SE • Breakfast, Cafe/ Coffeehouse, Sandwiches/Subs • 621 Wilson Ave., Menomonie • theblindmunchies.com

BU R G ER K ING • Fast Food • 544 Main St, Menomonie

• (715) 235-6017

BU R R ITO C AL IF O R NIA • Mexican • 334 Main Street E, Menomonie • (715) 231-2254 • Find it on Facebook

C A N C U N M EX IC AN G R IL L • Mexican • 1919 Stout

Road, Menomonie • (715) 235-0851 • cancunmexicangrillwi.com

C A R IB O U C O F F EE AT D IC K 'S F R E SH M AR K ET • Breakfast, Cafe/Coffeehouse • 1408 Ninth St. E, Menomonie • 715-235-2134 • cariboucoffee.com

C A R IB O U C O F F EE • Breakfast, Cafe/Coffeehouse •

2321 Highway 25 N, Menomonie • (715) 235-3627 • cariboucoffee.com

nonic.com A small, taproom only, truly handcrafted brewery specializing in super fresh beers from a wide variety of influences in a historic building. Built within the old train depot building in historic downtown Menomonie. The brewery features 8 taps, 4 of which are year-round favorites. The remaining are filled with seasonal and experimental concoctions.

C A R IB O U C O F F EE & E INSTE IN B R O S. B AG E L S • Breakfast, Cafe/Coffeehouse, Sandwiches/Subs • 807 W

COT TAGE WINERY & VI N E YA RD N7391 County Road F,

• (715) 664-8390 • Find Cubby's on Facebook

Menomonie • (715) 864-8898 • info@cottage-wine.com • cottage-wine.com The Cottage Winery tasting room features unique wines from local Wisconsin vineyards, including those made with their own grapes, and a wine bar with wines from around the world. Enjoy the wines on the outdoor patio and relax with the vistas of the vineyard.

Durand Brewing Company N6649 State Highway 25, Durand • Find it on Facebook Durand Brewing Company is a new brewery that is just starting operations. It is locally owned by two veterans who love the art of brewing.

LUCET TE BREWING CO M PA N Y 910 Hudson Rd.,

Menomonie • (715) 233-2055 • lucettebrewing.com Lucette takes its name from Paul Bunyan's girlfriend. Their brews include theFarmer’s Daughter (a blonde ale with coriander) or a highly rated pale ale Ride Again (a drinkable ale with notes of floral and citrus), plus one-of-a-kind small-batch creation. Try their four-beer sampler flights or "guest beers" from other Wisconsin breweries. The Woodfired Eatery serves classic house pizzas, seasonal creations, calzones, and salads.

E. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire 101 Oak Ave., Suite 4, Menomonie • 715 231-2550 • cariboucoffee.com

C H I N A B U F F E T • Asian • 2421 Hwy 25 N, Menomonie • (715) 233-4388 • chinabuffet54751.com

C U B BY 'S • Pizza • E4499 County Road C, Menomonie C U LV ER 'S • Fast Food • 1330 Stout Rd, Menomonie • (715) 233-0330 • culvers.com

D A I R Y Q U EEN • Desserts & Treats, Fast Food •

1221 S. Broadway, Menomonie • (715) 235-2320 • dairyqueen.com

D E AN & SU E’S B AR & G R IL L • American Casual, Bar & Grill • 2002 Midway Rd., Menomonie • (715) 235-9940 • Find it on Facebook

D E N NY 'S • American Casual, Breakfast, Family Style • 1827 N. Broadway St., Menomonie • (715) 232-8800 • dennys.com

D O M INO ’S P IZ Z A • Pizza • 705 S Broadway,

Menomonie • (715) 232-6333 • dominos.com

D O NU T SAM 'S • Desserts & Treats • 521 2nd Street E, Menomonie • (715) 309-2918 • facebook.com/ DonutSams

T H E D U K E & D AG G E R • Bar & Grill • facebook.com/ dukeanddagger

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ERBERT AND GERBERT ’ S • Sandwiches/Subs • 1103

Broadway St. S., Menomonie • 715-578-9000 • erbertandgerberts.com

EX IT 45 RESTAURANT A N D BA K E RY • Breakfast, Family Style, Desserts & Treats • 2100 Co. Rd. B, Menomonie • (715) 235-1166

FO RTUNE CO O KIE CHI N E S E RE S TA U RA N T • Asian • 319

S. Broadway, Menomonie • (715) 235-3532 • Find it on Facebook

THE GIN MILL • American Casual, Bar & Grill • 228 Main Street, Menomonie • Find it on Facebook

G O LDEN LE AF CAFÉ • Breakfast, Cafe/Coffeehouse, Sandwiches/Subs • 1706 Stout Rd., Menomonie • (715) 231-5323 • goldenleafcafe.com

THE GRE AT ESCAPE BA R & G RI LL • Bar & Grill • 2909

Bongey Drive, Menomonie • facebook.com/VFWGreatEscape/

HARDEE'S • Breakfast, Fast Food • 5930 Badger

Drive, Menomonie • (715) 231-2178 • hardees.com

JA K E'S SU P P E R C L U B • Steakhouse, Supper Club • E5690 Cty. Hwy. D, Menomonie • (715) 235-2465 • jakessupperclub.com

JE REM IAH'S B U L L F R O G F ISH F AR M • Seafood • N1321

Menomonie • Find it on Facebook

L IT TL E C AESAR S • Pizza • 1320 N. Broadway, Suite 4, Menomonie • (715) 233-2001 • littlecaesars.com

566th St., Menomonie • (715) 664-8775 • facebook. com/JeremiahsEatMyFish

L O G J AM B AR & E ATE R Y • American Casual, Bar & Grill • 709 S. Broadway St., Menomonie • (715) 235-

JI MM Y J O HN’S • Sandwiches/Subs, Fast Food •

L O S C AB O S M EX IC AN G R IL L • Mexican • 2401 State

1301 N. Broadway, Menomonie • (715) 235-7827 • jimmyjohns.com

T H E J U NC TIO N • American Casual, Pizza, Family Style • 100 Menomonie St., Elk Mound • Find it on Facebook

K N A P P , STO U T, & CO M P ANY C O F F EE HO U SE • Cafe/ Coffeehouse, Breakfast • E4507 County Road C,

Downsville • 715-664-8260 • facebook.com/CompanyCoffeeHouse

K Y OTE’S D E N B AR & G R IL L • American Casual, Bar & Grill, Breakfast • E2339 Hwy. 29, Menomonie • (715) 235-2777 • Find it on Facebook

LI F E STY L E NU TR ITIO N • Shakes • 327 Main Street

E, Menomonie • (715) 512-1540 327 Main Street E,

0703 • menomonielogjam.com

Highway 25 N, Menomonie • (715) 231-3322 • facebook.com/losCabosmexgrill/

L U CET TE W O O D F IR E E ATE R Y • Pizza • 910 Hudson

Road, Menomonie • (715) 231-6836 • lucettebrewingcompany.com

M AR IO N'S L EG ACY • Desserts & Treats, Cafe/Coffeehouse • 632 S. Broadway St., Menomonie • (715) 231-2580 • Find it on Facebook

M CD O NAL D ’S • Breakfast, Fast Food • 1505 N. Broadway, Menomonie • (715) 235-4339 • mcdonalds.com

M ENO M O NIE F AM ILY R E STAU R ANT • American Casual, Breakfast, Family Style • 2616 Hills Court,

Menomonie • (715) 235-9000 • menomoniefamilyrestaurant.com

M ENO M O NIE M AR K E T F O O D CO - O P DELI • Family Style, Cafeteria • 814 Main St. East, Menomonie • (715) 235-6533 • mmfc.coop/deli-menu/

P AP A M U R P HY ’S TAK E ‘N’B AK E P IZZ A • Pizza • 2321

State Hwy 25 North Suite 306, Menomonie • (715) 2331380 • papamurphys.com

P E R K INS R E STAU R ANT AND B AK ERY • American Casual, Breakfast, Family Style • 1720 N. Broadway St., Menomonie • (715) 235-2234 • perkinsrestaurants.com

P INEW O O D G O L F CL U B & R E STAU R A N T • American Casual, Bar & Grill • N4545 440th St, Menomonie • 715-235-2900 • pinewoodgcr.com/menu

P IO NE ER G R IL L & SAL O O N • Bar & Grill, Breakfast, American Casual • E5699 Cty. Hwy. D, Menomonie •

Mound • (715) 879-4157 • facebook.com

WATERFRON T BA R & GRILL • Bar & Grill • 512 Cres-

cent St., Menomonie • (715) 235-6541 • facebook.com/ MenomonieWaterfront

WEN DY’ S • Fast Food • 1627 N. Broadway, Menomonie • (715) 309-5927 • wendys.com

WILSON CREEK IN N • Supper Club, Upscale Dining • 932 N Broadway St., Menomonie • (715) 235-6124 • facebook.com/wilsoncreekinn

YA M ATO SUSH I & BA R • Asian • 1320 N Broadway, Menomonie • facebook.com/yamatomenomonie

WEDDING RECEPTIONS — CITY OF M EN OM ON IE PA RKS (715) 232-1664 • meno-

rec@menomonie-wi.gov • menomonie-wi.gov Rental locations include Elmwood Park, Fowler’s Court, Lakeside Park off Wolske Bay Rd. looking over Lake Menomin, Leisure Services Center Shelter, Phelan Park Main Shelter, Point Comfort Park, Riverside Park Main Shelter, Wakanda Park, Wilson Park Bandshell, and more.

COT TA GE WIN ERY & V IN EYA RD FA CILITY REN TA L N7391

DUN N COUN TY FISH A N D GA M E ASSOCIATION FA CILITY REN TA L 1600 Pine Avenue East, Menomonie • (715)

Menomonie • (715) 309-2706 • facebook.com/rizemenomonie

SC AT TER B R AIN C AF E • Cafe/Coffeehouse • E4507

County Road C, Downsville • (715) 664-8260 • facebook.com/scatterbraincafe

SIL V ER D O L L AR SAL O O N • American Casual, Bar & Grill, Breakfast • 315 Main Street, Menomonie • (715) 309-4440 • silverdollar315.com

SM O K IN' J O E 'S B B Q & G R IL L • BBQ • 1705 Plaza

Drive, Menomonie • (715) 309-2558 • facebook.com/ menomonieBBQ

STAC K ED E ATE R Y • American Casual, World • 617 S. Broadway Ave., Menomonie • (715) 338-4671 • facebook.com/stackedonbroadway STO U T CR AF T C O . • American Casual • 1501 North

Broadway, Menomonie • (715) 233-3333 • stoutcraftco. com

SU B W AY • Sandwiches/Subs, Fast Food • 319 S

Broadway, Menomonie • (715) 235-6466 • 2100 County Road B, Menomonie • (715) 232-8117 • 2401 Hwy 25 N, Menomonie • (715) 235-1800 • 180 Cedar Falls Rd., Menomonie • (715) 233-0629 • subway.com

TAB BY 'S C ATF E • Cafe/Coffeehouse • 541 S. Broadway Street, Menomonie • (715) 309-2773 • facebook. com/menomoniecatcafe

TAC O B E L L • Fast Food, Mexican • 1401 N. Broadway, Menomonie • (715) 232-9210 • tacobell.com

TAC O J O HN’S • Mexican, Breakfast, Fast Food • 1526 Broadway Street N, Menomonie • (715) 235-4477 • tacojohns.com

TE D ’S P IZ Z A P AL AC E • Family Style, Pizza • 306 E.

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V IN O CA PPUCCIN O A RTISA N BISTRO • Cafe/Coffeehouse, Desserts & Treats • N5734 Hwy 12, Elk

THE P O U R HO U SE • Bar & Grill • W301 Menomonie St, Elk Mound • elkmoundpourhouse.com

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225 Prairieview Road, Chippewa Falls • (715) 7239800 2307 Hwy. 25 N, Menomonie • (715) 235-9044 • pizzahut.com

Broadway St., Menomonie • (715) 231-3255 • rawdealwi.com

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TOPPERS PIZ Z A • Pizza • 406 Main St., Menomonie •

P IZ Z A HU T W ING STR EET • Pizza, American Casual •

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County Road F, Menomonie • (715) 864-8898 • info@ cottage-wine.com • cottage-wine.com The vineyard's quaint surroundings of Old-World Europe, intimate outdoor wedding ceremony site, elegant outdoor reception pavilion, lush green grapevines, and soft rollings hills of Menomonie Wisconsin make this a perfect destination wedding venue for your special day.

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TH E TIM BER IN N BA R & GRILL • American Casual, Bar & Grill • E4496 CR-C, Downsville • facebook.com/

235-8155 • clubhouse@dunncountyfishandgame.com • dunncountyfishandgame.com Featuring a 350 capacity clubhouse: 200 seated upstairs, 150 seated downstairs.

Amenities include fully licensed kitchen, full bar downstairs, extra portable bar, sound system, beautiful views, and much more.

EM ERA LD RIDGE WEDDIN GS N3954 640th St., Menomonie • (715) 308-4868 or (715) 233-1281 • teresa@ emeraldridgeweddings.com • emeraldridgeweddings. com Emerald Ridge Weddings is focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction. Multiple rustic-style outdoor venues.

GOV IN ' S WEDDIN ' BA RN N6134 670th St, Menomonie

• (715) 231-2377 • jgovin@govinsfarm.com • govinsfarm.com A rustic old barn, surrounded by all the beautiful old wood lit up by four chandeliers. The barn seats 225, is affordably priced, is 30 minutes from Eau Claire and one hour from the Twin Cities. Open for weddings May- October. Bring along your favorite cater.

LOG J A M 709 South Broadway, Menomonie • (715)

235-0703 • info@logjambarandeatery.com • logjambarandeatery.com Log Jam offers an intimate and fun setting for guests with warm and cozy booths and a flourishing patio perfect for guests to socialize and enjoy themselves. Also featuring one on one planning, a full bar with an exceptional tap line, and delicious custom menus.

M A BEL TA IN TER CEN TER FOR TH E A RTS 205 Main St. E,

Menomonie • (715) 235-9726 • specialevents@mabeltainter.org • mabeltainter.org The theater seats 261 (181 main floor, 70 balcony) and the public rooms eats 100.

A gallery seats up to 42 for a more intimate ceremony.

Can host a cocktail reception for up to 311, or a plated dinner reception for up to 100. Offering full bartending services, band and DJ ready, and grand piano.

M A N SION ON TA IN TER L A KE Colfax • 715-563-3320 •

Lakehousemansion866@gmail.com • mansiononlaketainter.com The mansion offers gorgeous views, several sitting areas, 5 private bedrooms/bathrooms, 8 fireplaces, 10 TVs, on-site laundry and plenty of room for entertaining. It features unique and comfortable indoor spaces, as well as beautiful lakeside setting for up to 50 guests.

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menomonie Menomonie • (715) 233-3333 • jayouellette@offbroadwaybanquet.com • offbroadwaybanquet.com Seat up to 500 in a decorated banquet hall featuring a built in dance floor, full bar, and reasonably priced food and beverage. Smaller rooms for 5-100 also available, perfect for rehearsal dinners and gift openings.

PIO NEER G RILL & SA LO O N - F A C I LI T Y RE N TA L E5699 Cty. Hwy. D, Menomonie • (715) 235-9927, 715-235-4973 • PioneerGrill.com A great place for your private gatherings, office parties, company picnics, class reunions, family reunions, wedding receptions, anniversaries, birthdays, and more. Welcoming groups of up to 1000.

UW-STO UT MEMO RIAL S T U D E N T C E N T E R - F A C I LI T Y RENTAL 221 10th Avenue E., Menomonie • (715)

232-2000 • mscreservations@uwstout.edu • uwstout. edu Space for up to 1,000 with professional customized audio and lighting packages, elegant crystal ballrooms, outdoor amphitheater, arboretum, a great hall with a build-in stage, nine breakout rooms, and a professional catering staff/executive chef with multiple menu items and service styles.

VISIO NQUEST ENTERTA I N M E N T C E N T E R N4439 440th St.,

Menomonie • (715) 235-7769 • vqfun.com VisionQuest may seat 500+ all on one main floor for easy access.

They also have a huge built in Premium DJ Service with a computerized audio, light, and video experience plus a gaming area, redemption arcade, pool table, air hockey, large video screens with video monitors, and much more.

H OT E L S – HAMPTO N BY HILTO N I N N & S U I T E S • 2017 Stout Street, Menomonie • 715-231-3030 • Hilton.com

BEST WESTERN PLUS I N N & S U I T E S • 320 Oak Ave, Menomonie • 715-235-5664 • Bestwestern.com

CO BBLESTO NE INN & S U I T E S • 149 Main Street E,

Menomonie • 715-233-0211 • Staycobblestone.com/Wi/ Menomonie

M OT EL 6 • 2100 Stout St., Menomonie • 715-235-6901• Motel6.Com

S U PER 8 • 1622 North Broadway, Menomonie • 715235-8889 • Wyndhamhotels.com

A M ER ICINN • 425 Oak Ave West, Menomonie • 715-2354800 • wyndhamhotels.com

QU A L ITY INN & SU ITES • 1721 Plaza Drive Ne,

Menomonie • 715-235-1500 • Choicehotels.com

PA R K SID E M OTE L • 912 N Broadway St, Menomonie • 715-235-6124 • Momandpopmotels.com

W O O D L AND R ID G E R E TR E AT • E4620 County Rd C,

Menomonie • 715-664-8220 • Woodlandridgeretreat. com

B E D & B R E A K FA S T – O A KL AW N INN • 23 Technology Dr E, Menomonie • 715235-6155 • Oaklawninn.com/

H AY R IV E R HO U SE • E4517 County Rd Ff, Boyceville • 715-702-1809 • Hayriverhouse.com

CAMPGROUNDS – E LK P O INT R E SO R T • N8535 618th St, Colfax • 715-9623055 • Elkpointresort.com

MA 'S IR V ING TO N C AM P G R O U ND & R ENTAL S • E4176

County Rd D, Menomonie • 715-235-2267 • Menomoniecamping.com

T W I N SP R ING S R ESO R T & CAM P G R O U ND • N6572 530th

St, Menomonie • 715-235-9321 • Twinspringscampingresort.com/

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D O W N TO W N M E N O M O N I E RELIEF GRANTS AID BUSINESSES DURING COVID

BREWERY WINS AWARD FOR REMODELING Since opening in 2018, Menomonie’s Zymurgy Brewing Co. has attracted tastebuds with a creative lineup of beers ranging from English ales to Russian imperial stouts. Now, it has also attracted statewide attention for its creativity remodeled space. This summer, Zymurgy won the Best Adaptive Reuse Project Award from the Wisconsin Main Street Awards, which are given out annually by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. to recognize the state’s best downtown revitalization projects. Zymurgy’s building, 624 Main St. East, is more than a century old and most recently housed an auto body shop. Zymurgy owner and brewer Jon Christiansen said the remodeling entailed replacing greasy concrete, adding coolers, installing brewing equipment in what had been a car wash, insulating the building, adding handicapped-accessible restrooms, and (naturally) building a bar. Most recently, an outdoor patio was completed this summer, allowing patrons to enjoy the latest microbrews in a relaxed outdoor setting. Because of the coronavirus, no Wisconsin Main Street Awards ceremony was held this year, so Zymurgy received its award in person recently from Downtown Menomonie Executive Director Dustyn Dubuque and Board of Directors President Jeff Frawley. –Tom Giffey

The shutdowns and uncertainty caused by the coronavirus hit all businesses hard, including the unique retailers and service providers in Menomonie’s picturesque downtown.

This spring, Downtown Menomonie Inc. – a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the downtown business district – sprang into action to create a COVID-19 relief grant program. Using $15,000 in seed money from its own coffers and soliciting donations from other individuals and businesses, Downtown Menomonie Inc. was able to give out 17 grants worth a total of $23,000 in June. The grants, which were as large as $1,500 each, helped small businesses pay rent, keep up with their bills, or meet other expenses caused by the pandemic. Recipients included Acoustic Cafe, Artysta Boutique, Beauje Hair Salon, Bookends on Main, Collective Souls, Donut Sam’s, Fleet Feet, Game Quest Gaming, Heroes Welcome, La dee dah, Leissa’s Hair Studio & Day Spa, Mike’s Art & Design Supply, Mood Boutique, The Raw Deal, Town & Country Antiques, Uptown Curl, and Zymurgy Brewing.

Learn more about Menomonie’s Main Street program at dowtownmenomonie.org. –Tom Giffey

FA B FA R M F U N & A N E W C O R N M A Z E AT G O V I N ' S Many Chippewa Valley folks – especially those of us with children – associate Govin’s Farm with the joys of spring.

Located just off Interstate 94 between Eau Claire and Menomonie, Govin’s is well known for its lambing barn, where during the spring kiddos can cuddle lambs, piglets, chicks, and other newborn critters. But Govin’s offers opportunities for agriculture-themed entertainment during the fall as well: On weekends starting Sept. 26, visitors can explore an 11-acre corn maze (this year’s theme: “Proud to Farm”), take a wagon rides, play mini golf, pick out pumpkins – or, if they want to SUBMITTED PHOTO pay a few bucks extra, even fire a pumpkin out of a cannon! It’s a great way to enjoy the traditions of a Wisconsin fall while maintaining physical distance from other visitors. Learn more at govinsfarm.com or by finding them on Facebook. –Tom Giffey

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M E N O M O N I E C O M M U N I T Y TA B L E S E E S A B I G G E R N E E D TO F E E D Of the three Menomonie Community Tables – the Tuesday Table, the Wednesday Table, and the Thursday Table – each has seen a fluctuation of people joining the group dinners as a result of food insecurity due to the pandemic. For the Wednesday Table, this has meant a big increase in people looking to join the community dinners. Though the community table isn’t necessarily for people who are food insecure – many doctors, families, and single folks looking for some camaraderie come join in as a way to come together and feel less alone – the table has seen higher demand for their now to-go style dinners as a result of the pandemic. In the week of August 3-August 7, they saw over 200 people. “There’s a big need for it,” said Kathy Westaby, a volunteer for the table. “That really is a gift to this town.” Many of the goods are donated from the Menomonie Community Gardens. Last year, when all of the plots weren’t rented out, some gardeners adopted the extra plots in their “No Plot Left Behind” initiative, where they would plant extra vegetables to donate to the local tables. “It’s just like a community of friends,” Westaby said. More information about the Tuesday Table at www.facebook.com/tuesdaystabledunncounty; Wednesday Table at www.facebook.com/clcwednesdaystable; and Thursday Table at www.facebook.com/ThursdaysTable. –Rebecca Mennecke

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