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RED CEDAR TRAIL PHOTO BY ANDREA PAULSETH

here's what's inside

06 woodwind park

10 red cedar speedway

19 historic names

09 six outdoor gems

17 toasting breweries

20 events & experiences

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N O R T H WO O DS B E AU T Y M E E T S S M A L L- C I T Y C H A R M It’s easy enough to call Menomonie a “college town,” and while that’s a fair description, it barely scratches the surface of one of western Wisconsin’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 you find.

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WOODWIND PARK

PLAY IT FORWARD N E W D U N N CO U N T Y PA R K O FFER S S U M M ER M U S I C S ER I E S, F O O D T R U CK FE S T I VA L , A N D R ECR E AT I O N O PP O R T U N I T I E S words by R E B E C C A M E N N E C K E

new Dunn County park encourages locals to do one thing: play.

WoodWind Park (E7115 1058th Ave., Wheeler), which officially opened last winter, has already offered opportunities for snow tubing, skiing, hiking, and biking, but – this summer – the park looks to add a new music series, food truck festival, and sand volleyball and soccer to the mix. “Every day will be an adventure,” said owner Meagan Frank. Formerly Deepwood Ski & Golf, this newly envisioned park offers countless recreation opportunities year round, as well as event venue space for weddings, formal events,

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showers, concerts, and reunions.

sure to check out the new music series that will run alongside the On Friday and Saturday evenings food trucks, which will feature from June through August, visitors local artists such as Wardens can enjoy juicy eats from local food of Wandering, Uncle Brew and trucks – including Pirate Charly, Chippewa Valley False Heather, The Cheesesteak, Hoyt Cutaways, Joyann Bros. Paninis, Live Parker Band, Great Food, and Weapons of Brass Consuming Fire – as Destruction, Homewell as a forthcoming Grown Tomatoes food truck from Band, and the Mojo WoodWind Park. ME AGAN FR ANK , Lemon Blues Band. This food truck will WOO DWIN D PARK OWNER offer steak on a But the music and stick, hot dogs, and food doesn’t deter burgers, and the potential for guest from the park’s purpose: to play. chefs and formal foods for weddings By the end of June, WoodWind and other special events. Park will have sand volleyball and soccer set up, and plans to groom Along with enjoying good eats, be trails for robust mountain biking

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opportunities. Locals are also encouraged to check out the hiking trails on the property – including the Ridge Hike, which features a one-mile trek and steep hill, as well as their family-friendly prairie walks, which feature stunning spring fauna. If you’re looking for new ways to get outside, families can also sign up for their “Running Nuts” Father’s Day 5K on June 20, which will be any time from 9am-3pm at the park. The race will be self-timed and include food trucks, music, and a small scavenger hunt – which may or may not include beer! To keep up to date with what’s going on at WoodWind Park, visit facebook. com/WoodWindPark.

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE, ONE DONUT AT A TIME D O N U T S A M ’ S C E L E B R AT E S ONE YEAR OF BUSINESS words by P A R K E R R E E D

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e’re making a difference one

donut at a time,” Donut Sam’s co-owner Michael Husby said. Menomonie donut shop Donut Sam’s (521 Second St. East) opened its doors one year ago, and those 365 days were anything but typical for a new business. Owners Michael and Tanya Husby opened the inhouse donut brand – which features unique donuts like their s’mores donuts, chocolate chip cookie dough donuts, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch donuts – after being inspired by their 13-year-old son Sam, who has Down syndrome. Michael Husby said they had a strong business plan prior to opening, but everything changed drastically once the pandemic hit. “Not having any seating for the first five months was a huge change,” Husby said. “We’d thought we’d be more of a community

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place, but we became more of a place for takeout and somewhere you order ahead of time. We also never would’ve thought to put our merchandise in gas stations, because that was in the five-year plan, not the five-day plan.” With the Menomonie community’s support, Donut Sam’s has been able to follow through on their goal of employing individuals with special needs. The bakery currently employs a part-time decorator with special needs and is in the process of collaborating with the Menomonie Area School District on employing interns in a variety of areas. The business’s dedication to delicious donuts and inclusive employment led to them winning the Best New Business award from Wisconsin Main Street this spring. For more tasty information on Donut Sam’s you can visit them online at donutsams.com.

SAM THE MAN Warning: Consuming donuts will cause spontaneous joy and happiness.

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OUTDOOR GEMS 6 I CO N I C H OT S P OT S YO U C A N V EN T U R E TO T H I S Y E A R words by H A N N A H B R Y S O N

ooking for a new adventure? Townies and tourists alike should check out these six natural beauties that capture Menomonie’s beauty and history.

Red Cedar River Menomonie is home to the beautiful Red Cedar River – a freshwater playground for fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and river tubing. Its shallow waters offer a peaceful float, with a 15-mile stretch running along the Red Cedar State Trail. The river is known to avid fishers for its large walleye population, and visitors can often spot bald eagles flying over the river to perch in the white pines along the banks.

Red Cedar State Trail This 14.5-mile trail runs along the bottom of the steep walls of the Red Cedar Valley from Menomonie to its connection with the Chippewa River State Trail. This scenic hike takes outdoor explorers through the Dunnville State Wildlife Area and along the Chippewa River. In winter, it’s regularly groomed for cross-country skiing.

Hoffman Hills Home to more than 700 acres of preserved and restored wooded hills, wetlands, and prairie, Hoffman Hills has nearly 9 miles of hiking trails. In the summer, native

prairie hums with wildlife, and, in the winter, its cross-country ski trails wind through snow-covered forest. Crowing the highest point in the park is a 60-foot observation tower that offers gorgeous, colorful views for miles.

Devil's Punchbowl Looking for a short yet challenging hike with a big reward? Take the steep trail down into Devil’s Punchbowl. Formed by postglacial flooding, this natural rock amphitheater is the backdrop for a stunning waterfall. Located near the west bank of the Red Cedar River, this scenic location is perfect for bird-watchers, photographers, couples, and geologic students alike. The sides of the exposed rock face flourish with plant life in the spring and summer and are covered by a curtain of ice in the winter.

Menomin Park Nestled along the east bank of Lake Menomin is 147 acres of largely undeveloped land. Menomin Park’s ponds and prairie grasses are just a couple of the natural features that give the land its unique character. The park has walking and hiking trails and more than 5 miles of mountain-biking trails.

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RED CEDAR STATE TRAIL PHOTO BY ANDREA PAULSETH

Caddie Woodlawn Park This park project was launched by the Dunn County Historical Society. Located in the park is the childhood home of Caddie Woodhouse, who was immortalized by her granddaughter, Carol Ryrie Brink, in Caddie Woodlawn. The Newbery Medal-winning children’s book is based on life in the Downsville area during pioneer days.

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GET YOUR MOTORS RUNNING! R E D CE DA R S PEE DWAY R OA R S B ACK I N TO AC T I O N F O R 2 0 21 S E A S O N words by K E E LY K H O U R Y

xcitement returns to

Friday nights as the Red Cedar Speedway gets back on track! The 2021 season opened on April 30, and is followed by a full roster of races scheduled through the end of September. The one-third mile, semi-banked, clay oval track will host a mix of regular shows and special events, including a night for military personnel, a Race of Champions qualifier, a mechanics race, a street stock tour night, and several fundraisers. For young fans, the Red Cedar Speedway Kids Club provides season-long entertainment, hosts pre-race Meet

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the Driver sessions, and includes a thrilling ride around the track! With COVID-19 infection rates still fluctuating, the Red Cedar Racing Association and Dunn County officials are working together to keep a close eye on numbers. Every Wednesday evening, the RCRA will announce Friday’s grandstand capacity with posts on the Red Cedar Speedway website (redcedarspeedway.com) and Facebook page (facebook.com/ redcedarspeedway). Grandstand admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students, and free for kids 12 and under.

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C&J'S CANDY STORE

MENOMONIE SCREAMS FOR ICE CREAM LO C A L C A N DY S H O P A D DS CH O CO L AT E S H O PPE I CE CR E A M TO I T S S W EE T M EN U words by S A W Y E R H O F F

alling all sweet tooths!

You can now get a side of ice cream with your sweet treats at C&J’s Candy Store, located at 342 Main St. E in downtown Menomonie.

HERE'S THE SCOOP C&J's Candy Store in Menomonie now serves up cones of Rocky Road, Zanzibar Chocolate, and more.

In March, the shop added delicious Wisconsin-made ice cream flavors to their menu, like Superman, Cotton Candy, Rocky Road, Zanzibar Chocolate, and This $&@! Just Got Serious, which are supplied by Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream based in Madison. Not only can you grab some cups and cones, they also provide milkshakes, sundaes, ice cream sandwiches, and ice cream nachos. New flavors are added often and can be viewed on the shop’s Facebook page: C&J’s

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Candy Store and Scoop Shoppe Menomonie. (Did you say “Matcha Green Tea ice cream”? How about “Carrot Mango Italian Ice”? Black licorice, anyone?) This family business was opened last July by Barbara Bauer-Chen and her husband, John, who decided that if ever a sugar coma was needed, it was during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to featuring classic candies such as Kit Kats, Swedish Fish, Runts, Mike and Ike’s, Bottle Caps, Smarties, and more, they also feature retro and vintage candies as well as goodies from more than 60 countries (and counting)! Some of these include British chocolates and sweets, Caribbean coconut ginger spice,

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Pocky, Popin’ Cookin’, Hi-Chew, Aero, Hello Panda, and more. The store was named for the couple’s twin sons – Cody and Jameson – and aims to bring the family-friendly, small-town candystore vibes to the Menomonie and Dunn County area. If you’re interested in learning more about C&J’s Candy Shop and their new ice cream flavors, check out their website at cjscandystore.com or like them on Facebook at facebook.com/ menomoniecandystore. Better yet, snag a scoop of ice cream at their location downtown to see what the hype is all about!

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BEST MEALS IN MENOMNOM-NOM W H E R E’ S T H E B E S T P L AC E TO E AT ? H E R E’ S W H AT VOT E R S I N O U R L AT E S T B E S T O F T H E C H I P P E WA VA L L E Y P O L L H A D TO S AY words by V 1 S T A F F |

enomonie’s bustling

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food scene will surprise you with its depth of options and richness of flavors. With the help of readers who voted in our most recent Best of the Chippewa Valley poll, we’re compiled a list of some of Menomonie’s best eateries. Not only do they make some of the best beer in the Valley, but Volume One readers picked LU C E T T E W O O D F I R E E AT E R Y

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(910 Hudson Road) as their favorite place to grub down in Menom. The brewery’s Neapolitan-style pizzas, calzones, and salads are every taste bud’s treat. And you can wash it down with one of the breweries creations (or grab a six-pack or growler of beer to take home). In second place, J A K E ’ S S U P P E R C L U B (E5690 County Road D) is nestled along Tainter Lake, where the kitchen booms with hand-cut

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R E A D E R S' C H O I C E Lucette Woodfire Eatery specializes in wood-fired pizzas (above left) and craft beer brewed on-site, while The Raw Deal specializes in raw, vegan dishes like this pesto pasta.

steaks, pasta, and prime rib. (Our readers also handed Jake’s the silver medal when asked about the Best Supper Club in the Chippewa Valley.) Celebrating 50 years of serving some of the best slices around, T E D ’ S P I Z Z A P A L A C E (306 Main St. E) is beloved for its specialty pies crafted with love and

the freshest ingredients. Try one of the Greek-inspired pizzas like the gyro meat-loaded Zeus.

Other Favorites T H E R A W D E A L (603 Broadway St. S.) – known for its organic, raw, and vegan eats – placed No.

1 among readers for Best Vegan Menu in the Chippewa Valley as well as took the bronze as the region’s Best Restaurant for Vegetarian Dining. They also serve fresh-roasted, fair-trade coffee. L O G J A M B A R & E A T E R Y (709 Broadway St. South, Menomonie) is a cozy downtown destination

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with a menu full of burgers, sandwiches, and wraps, as well as nearly two-dozen beers on tap. T H E W AT E R F R O N T B A R & G R I L L (512 Crescent St.) offers views of Lake Menomin alongside highly rated bar food, including a range of chicken sandwiches, burgers, and a Friday fish fry.

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ZYMURGY BREWING

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A TOAST TO MENOMONIE’S BREWERIES T H R EE B EER M A K ER S YO U WO N ’ T WA N T TO M I S S words by S H A Y M A T T I U Z

uds up! One unique part of

Menomonie life and culture is the city’s three (!) independent breweries. One began out of respect for area manufacturing, another was inspired by adventures through Europe, and the third grew out of a desire to make a local hotspot for people to gather. And what do these three unique joints have in common? They decided to call Menomonie home.

Zymurgy Brewing 6 2 4 M A I N S T. E , M E N O M O N I E ( 7 1 5 ) 5 7 8 - 9 0 2 6 • Z Y M U R GY B R E W. C O M Zymurgy prides itself on sourcing everything locally – whether it’s artists they host for their music and comedy nights, or ingredients from local farmers used to brew their beers. They also support the local community through fundraising and charity efforts. Zymurgy built themselves in a 100-year-old service station – formerly known as Dennis’ Standard – after owner Jonathan Christiansen traversed Europe, falling in love with their brewing styles. The pride and joy of Zymurgy Brewing is its hefeweizens – particularly the Fluffhead Honey and Ramblin’ Rose Cranberry. For those not in the mood for – or able to have – a brew, Zymurgy also offers a craft ginger ale. They are also pup-friendly, making treats out of the spent grain.

Brewery Nønic 6 2 1 F O U R T H S T. W, M E N O M O N I E (715)578-9078 • BREWERYNONIC.COM Brewery Nønic was created in an old railroad depot that owner Ryan Verdon remembered as an eyesore of the area. He wanted to create a place that was community-driven, and a brewery was a natural fit. Brewery Nønic’s main goal is to engage many different kinds of people through thrilling events. Their signature brew is their Strangeways British Bitter, which is served on cask rather than tap. This dates back to the beginnings of brewing, when casks were stored at room temperature and beer was naturally carbonated. This gives the beer a creamy and smooth finish. Brewery Nønic has a few collaborations going on: One is with Zymurgy, which created Zeitgeist, a German-style pilsner. The other is with Lucette Brewing Company and the Landmark Conservancy, offering a hazy IPA called Devil’s Punchbowl as part of a fundraising effort to bring awareness to conservation efforts for the Punchbowl, a local geologic wonder.

Lucette Brewing Co. 9 1 0 H U D S O N R OA D, M E N O M O N I E (715)231-6836 • LUCETTEBREWING.COM Lucette has a unique backstory. They started by selling kegs around western Wisconsin,

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LUCETTE BREWING CO.

then decided to settle down and sell pints in Menomonie due to the history of craftsmanship and manufacturing in the town’s logging history. The full-service restaurant and brewery offers woodfire pizzas and an array of drafts, including their signature Farmer’s Daughter Blond Ale, the Shining Dawn Belgian Golden Ale, and the Slow Hand Robust American Stout. They are also proud of their collaboration on the Devil’s Punchbowl Hazy IPA.

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GROW IT. KNOW IT. SHOW IT. … & E N J OY I T AT T H E 2 0 21 D U N N CO U N T Y FA I R ! words by K E E LY K H O U R Y

he Dunn County Fair

Board is excited to welcome visitors back in person to this year’s Dunn County Fair. It’s officially summer when the fairgrounds open! This year, the fair runs from Wednesday, July 21 to Sunday, July 25. Admission begins at 3pm on Wed., July 21. With five days of fun to be had, there is plenty of time to eat vast amounts of fabulous food in between visits to the animal barns, getting dizzy on carnival rides, and checking out the outdoor entertainment! The carnival opens on Wednesday at 5pm. An unlimited rides pass costs

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$40 in advance (from the Dunn County Fair Office) or $60 at the ticket booth. Grandstand events start Thursday, July 22, with the first of two Fair Night at the Races with Red Cedar Speedway. The truck & tractor pull is Saturday night, and exciting new acts performing on the Free Stage will be announced over the coming weeks. Guidelines for staying safe while attending the fair will be updated nearer the opening date to best reflect the current COVID-19 situation and local infection rates. Visit dunncountyfair.org or facebook. com/dunncountyfair for more info.

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FOUR FAMOUS NAMES S TO U T ? TA I N T ER ? K N A PP ? W I L S O N? W H O W ER E T H E S E PEO PL E, A N Y WAY ? words by T O M G I F F E Y

f you’re checking out

Menomonie with the help of this guide, you may notice a number of buildings, institutions, streets, and even bodies of water named after people. So who were these Menom-o-namesakes? Read on to meet a few of them:

James Huff Stout The educational institution that evolved into what is now known as UW-Stout was endowed by lumberman and politician J A M E S H U F F S T O U T . His father, Henry Stout, was one of the founders of Knapp, Stout & Co., which dominated the region’s lumber industry in the latter part of the 19th century. James took over management of the company in 1889, and a few years later was elected to the state Senate. Starting in 1891, he funded the Stout Manual Training Schools, which provided manual and domestic education, and even trained kindergarten teachers. This became the Stout Institute, which passed into state hands after James died in 1910 and eventually became UW-Stout.

Mabel Tainter Generosity born out of grief is the reason people known the name of M A B E L T A I N T E R nearly 135 years after her death at the age of 19. Mabel, the daughter of lumber baron Andrew Tainter and his wife, Bertha, died in 1886. The couple spent $125,000 to fund the construction of the grand Romanesque building in downtown Menomonie that bears her name. It was completed in 1889, and in addition to housing an elaborate theater – complete with balconies and a massive pipe organ – the Mabel Tainter was home to a library and the Unitarian Society. Today it’s a beloved (and still active) landmark.

John Holly Knapp While not as well-known today as Stout, the Knapp name has also survived in the Menomonie area for more than a century. J O H N H O L L Y K N A P P was just 21 when he bought an interest in a sawmill on the Red Cedar River in 1846. His partnership with William Wilson evolved into Knapp, Stout & Co., which by the end of the 19th century essentially controlled the entire Red Cedar basin – in the words of one history book, “the river flowage, the timber, the land, and to a degree the people of the valley.” Knapp, who died in 1888, gave his name to Menomonie’s Knapp Street as well as the nearby village of Knapp.

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William Wilson A steamboat captain from Iowa, W I L L I A M W I L S O N came north and decided to try his hand in the lumber business in partnership with Knapp (though Wilson’s name was never on the business because he was heavily in debt and apparently didn’t want his creditors to come after the lumber company). He came to Menomonie in 1846 and was the city’s first mayor. In 1859, he built what is now the Wilson Place Museum, originally was a Colonialstyle mansion on a 22-acre estate. When he died in 1892, his daughter, Angelina, and her husband (none other than James Huff Stout) inherited the home, which they expanded and remodeled in the Queen Anne style. By the 1920s, one of William Wilson’s grandsons, George Wilson LaPointe Jr., owned the home and transformed it once again – this time into a Mediterranean villa (while also reducing its size by two-thirds). Today, the Wilson Place Mansion is a museum, and the Dunn County Historical Society offers tours.

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JEREMIAH'S BULLFROG FISH FARM

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F O O D, FA R M S & MARKETS — CADY CHEESE FACTORY 126 State Road 128, Wilson •

cadycheese.com 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 AU GALLE CHEESE F A C T O RY 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.

G O VIN’S ME ATS & BE RRI E S N6134 670th St,

Menomonie • 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.

JEREMIAH'S BULLFRO G F I S H F A RM N1321 Bullfrog

Rd., Menomonie • 664-8775 • eatmyfish.com Visit the fish farm and catch your own fish (no license required) and watch as it is netted, cleaned, and iced. You can also pick up some fresh or smoked fish from the retail store.

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ME N O M O NIE M AR K E T F O O D CO - O P 814 Main St. East, Menomonie • 235-6533 • mmfc.coop Stocks a wide variety of locally sourced meats and fresh local seafood. Seasonal produce, cheeses, dairy items, breads, spirits, and more grocery items. A deli serves fresh cuts and sandwiches, and they teach classes focusing on wellness, foraging, nutrition, and cooking.

VA LLE Y P ASTU R E F AR M E7631 N County Road E,

Elk Mound • 256-7676 • valleypasturefarm.com In the fall, 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 more.

LO C A L H I S TO R Y — C A D D I E W O O D L AW N HISTO R IC AL P AR K Daylight

hours; spring - fall • 9 miles S. of Menomonie on Hwy 25, Menomonie • 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.

C O LF A X R AIL R O AD M U SE U M 500 E. Railroad Ave.,

Colfax • 962-2076 • colfaxrrmuseum.org The depot houses the large collection of lanterns, railroad china, and the nation's largest railroad paper-weight collection.

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F AL L C R E EK HISTO R ICAL SO CIETY M U S EUM E111940

County Road J, Fall Creek • 877-2850 • 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.

HISTO R IC M AB EL TAINTE R C E NTE R F O R TH E A RTS

205 Main St. E, Menomonie • 235-0001 • MabelTainter.com A lavish 313-seat "crown jewel" Victorian theatre and a historic reading room. It is a premier example of a restored vintage American Theater. 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.

O L D CO U R THO U SE M U SEU M AND J AIL 315 W. Madi-

son St., Durand • 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, and more.

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Wakanda St., Menomonie • 232-8685 • dunnhistory. org This museum interprets the history of Dunn County through its collection of exhibits. Includes Fulton’s Workshop, which combines history, technology, and a hands-on makerspace.

W IL SO N P L ACE M ANSIO N 101 Wilson Circle,

Menomonie • 235-2283 • facebook.com/wilsonplacemansion Built in 1859 by Capt. William Wilson, a principal in Knapp, Stout, & Co. lumber company,

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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.

HIKING & BIKING TRAILS — L A KE M EN OM IN PA RK TRA IL Menomonie • Walk

through the woods, emerge next to Lake Menomin, and then through meadow. 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.

M EN OM ON IE LION S GA M E PA RK TRA ILS 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 CEDA R STATE TRA IL 921 Brickyard Road, 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.

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menomonie BREWERIES, WINERIES, & WINE BARS —

Street E, Menomonie • 231-2254 • Find it on Facebook

BREWERY NO NIC 621 4th St. W, Menomonie • brew-

3627 • 101 Oak Ave., Suite 4 • 715 231-2550 • cariboucoffee.com

erynonic.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.

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

F, Menomonie • 864-8898 • 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.

Durand Brewing Company N6649 State Highway

25, Durand • Find it on Facebook 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 • 233-2055 • lucettebrewing.com 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.

VINO CAPPUCCINO ART I S A N BI S T RO - W I N E BA R

N5734 Hwy 12, Elk Mound • Find it on Facebook A rustic hideway off the beaten path. Features a wine bar with local wines. Made to order wood-fired pizzas, paninis, salads, desserts like cheesecake and spicy brownies, and more in a relaxed atmosphere.

ZYMURGY BREWING 624 Main Street East,

Menomonie • facebook.com/zymurgybrewing 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. Sustainable, earth-conscious, and minimize waste creation. Many brews are made with local ingredients. 12 taps of unique creations, and nonbeer options like house ginger ale.

R E S TA U R A N T S — ALBERTVILLE TAVERN • Bar & Grill, Family Style • 8114 35th St., Colfax • 874-6217 • Find it on Facebook

C A N C U N M E X IC AN G R IL L • Mexican • 1919 Stout Road, Menomonie • 235-0851 • cancunmexicangrillwi.com

C A RI BOU C O F F EE • Breakfast, Cafe/Coffeehouse • 1408 Ninth St. E,• 2321 Highway 25 • 235C H I N A B U F F ET • Asian • 2421 Hwy 25 N,

Menomonie • 233-4388 • chinabuffet54751.com

C U BBY 'S • Pizza • E4499 County Road C,

Menomonie • 664-8390 • More on Facebook

C U LVE R 'S • Fast Food • 1330 Stout Rd, Menomonie • 233-0330 • culvers.com

D A I RY Q U EEN • Desserts & Treats, Fast Food • 1221 S. Broadway, Menomonie • 235-2320 • dairyqueen.com

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

D E N N Y'S • American Casual, Breakfast, Family Style • 1827 N. Broadway St., Menomonie • 2328800 • dennys.com

D O MI NO ’S P IZ Z A • Pizza • 705 S Broadway, Menomonie • 232-6333 • dominos.com

D O N U T SAM 'S • Desserts & Treats • 521 2nd

Street E, Menomonie • 309-2918 • facebook.com/ DonutSams

D U N K I N D O NU TS • Breakfast • 2320 WI-25 N, Menomonie • dunkindonuts.com

E RBE RT AND G E R B ER T’S • Sandwiches/Subs •

1103 Broadway St. S., Menomonie • 715-578-9000 • erbertandgerberts.com

E X I T 45 R E STAU R ANT AND B AK ER Y • Breakfast, Family Style, Desserts & Treats • 2100 Co. Rd. B, Menomonie • 235-1166

F O RT U NE C O O K IE C HINE SE R E STAU R ANT • Asian • 319 S. Broadway, Menomonie • 235-3532 • Find it on Facebook

T H E G IN M IL L • American Casual, Bar & Grill • 228 Main Street, Menomonie • Find it on Facebook

G O LD E N L E AF CAF É • Breakfast, Cafe/Coffeehouse, Sandwiches/Subs • 1706 Stout Rd., Menomonie • 231-5323 • goldenleafcafe.com

T H E G R E AT ESCAP E B AR & G R IL L • Bar & Grill •

2909 Bongey Drive, Menomonie • facebook.com/ VFWGreatEscape/

H A RD EE'S • Breakfast, Fast Food • 5930 Badger Drive, Menomonie • 231-2178 • hardees.com

6B CO FFEE & HO O KAH LO U N G E • Cafe/Coffeehouse • 316 Main Street, Menomonie • facebook.

JA K E ' S SU P P ER C L U B • Steakhouse, Supper Club • E5690 Cty. Hwy. D, Menomonie • 235-2465 •

THE ABBEY PUB & GRU B • Bar & Grill • 414

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

ACO USTIC CAFE • Cafe/Coffeehouse, Sandwiches/Subs • 102 Main St., Menomonie • 235-1115 •

JI MM Y J O HN’S • Sandwiches/Subs, Fast Food • 1301 N. Broadway, Menomonie • 235-7827 •

APPLEBEE'S • American Casual, Bar & Grill • 2303 Hwy 25 N, Menomonie • 233-3036 •

T H E JUNC TIO N • American Casual, Pizza, Family Style • 100 Menomonie St., Elk Mound • Find it

ARBY'S • Fast Food • 1717 Broadway St. N,

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

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Main St. E., Menomonie • facebook.com/theabbeypubandgrub0

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Menomonie • 233-0747 • arbys.com

THE BLIND MUNCHIES C O F F E E H O U S E • Breakfast, Cafe/Coffeehouse, Sandwiches/Subs • 621 Wilson Ave., Menomonie • theblindmunchies.com

BURRITO CALIFO RNIA • Mexican • 334 Main

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N1321 566th St., Menomonie • 664-8775 • facebook.com/JeremiahsEatMyFish

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

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

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menomonie LIFESTYLE NUTRITION • Shakes • 327 Main Street E, Menomonie • 512-1540 • Find it on Facebook

LIT TLE CAESARS • Pizza • 1320 N. Broadway,

Suite 4, Menomonie • 233-2001 • littlecaesars.com

LO G JAM BAR & E ATERY • American Casual, Bar & Grill • 709 S. Broadway St., Menomonie • 2350703 • menomonielogjam.com

LO S CABO S MEX ICAN G RI LL • Mexican • 2401

State Highway 25 N, Menomonie • 231-3322 • facebook.com/losCabosmexgrill/

LUCET TE WO O DFIRE E AT E RY • Pizza • 910 Hudson Road, Menomonie • 231-6836 • lucettebrewingcompany.com

MARIO N'S LEGACY • Desserts & Treats, Cafe/ Coffeehouse • 632 S. Broadway St., Menomonie • 231-2580 • Find it on Facebook

MENO MO NIE FAMILY RE S TA U RA N T • American Casual, Breakfast, Family Style • 2616 Hills

Court, Menomonie • 235-9000 • menomoniefamilyrestaurant.com

MENO MO NIE MARKET F O O D C O - O P D E LI • Family Style, Cafeteria • 814 Main St. East, Menomonie • 235-6533 • mmfc.coop/deli-menu/

PAPA MURPHY’S TAK E ‘ N ’ BA K E PI ZZA • Pizza •

2321 State Hwy 25 North Suite 306, Menomonie • 233-1380 • papamurphys.com

PERKINS RESTAURANT A N D BA K E RY • American Casual, Breakfast, Family Style • 1720 N. Broadway St., Menomonie • 235-2234 • perkinsrestaurants.com

PINEWO O D GO LF CLU B & RE S TA U RA N T • American Casual, Bar & Grill • N4545 440th St, Menomonie • 715-235-2900 • pinewoodgcr.com/menu

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PI O N E E R G R IL L & SAL O O N • Bar & Grill, Breakfast, American Casual • E5699 Cty. Hwy. D,

TACO J O HN’S • Mexican, Breakfast, Fast Food •

T H E PO U R HO U SE • Bar & Grill • W301 Menomonie St, Elk Mound • elkmoundpourhouse.

TED ’S P IZ Z A P AL AC E • Family Style, Pizza • 306

RAW D E AL • Cafe/Coffeehouse, Shakes • 603 S.

THE TIM B E R INN B AR & G R IL L • American Casual, Bar & Grill • E4496 CR-C, Downsville • facebook.

Menomonie • 235-9927 • pioneergrill.com

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Broadway St., Menomonie • 231-3255 • rawdealwi.com

1526 Broadway Street N, Menomonie • 235-4477 • tacojohns.com E. Main St., Menomonie • 235-0600 • tedspizzapie.com

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RI ZE N U TR ITIO N • Shakes • 544 South Broadway,

TO P P E R S P IZ Z A • Pizza • 406 Main St.,

S C AT T E R B R AIN C AF E • Cafe/Coffeehouse •

V INO C AP P U C C INO AR TISAN B ISTR O • Cafe/Coffeehouse, Desserts & Treats • N5734 Hwy 12, Elk

Menomonie • 309-2706 • facebook.com/rizemenomonie E4507 County Road C, Downsville • 664-8260 • facebook.com/scatterbraincafe

S I LVE R D O L L AR SAL O O N • American Casual, Bar & Grill, Breakfast • 315 Main Street, Menomonie • 309-4440 • silverdollar315.com

S M O K IN' J O E'S B B Q & G R IL L • BBQ • 1705 Plaza Drive, Menomonie • 309-2558 • facebook.com/ menomonieBBQ

S TA C K E D E ATE R Y • American Casual, World •

617 S. Broadway Ave., Menomonie • 338-4671 • facebook.com/stackedonbroadway

S T O U T CR AF T C O . • American Casual • 1501 North Broadway, Menomonie • 233-3333 • stoutcraftco.com

TA BBY'S CATF E • Cafe/Coffeehouse • 541 S.

Broadway Street, Menomonie • 309-2773 • facebook.com/menomoniecatcafe

TA C O B EL L • Fast Food, Mexican • 1401 N.

Broadway, Menomonie • 232-9210 • tacobell.com

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Menomonie • 309-2800 • toppers.com

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

235-8155 • 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 • 308-4868 • 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,

Mound • 879-4157 • facebook.com

Menomonie • 231-2377 • • govinsfarm.com A rustic old barn, surrounded by all the beautiful old wood lit up by four chandeliers.

W ATE R F R O NT B AR & G R IL L • Bar & Grill • 512

LOG J A M 709 South Broadway, Menomonie • 235-

Crescent St., Menomonie • 235-6541 • facebook. com/MenomonieWaterfront

W IL SO N C R E EK INN • Supper Club, Upscale Dining • 932 N Broadway St., Menomonie • 2356124 • facebook.com/wilsoncreekinn

YAM ATO SU SHI & B AR • Asian • 1320 N Broadway, Menomonie • facebook.com/yamatomenomonie

WEDDING RECEPTIONS — COT TAG E W INE R Y & V INE YAR D F AC IL ITY REN TA L

N7391 County Road F, Menomonie • 864-8898 • cottage-wine.com Quaint surroundings of Old-World Europe, intimate outdoor wedding ceremony site, elegant outdoor reception pavilion.

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0703 • logjambarandeatery.com An intimate and fun setting for guests with warm and cozy booths and a flourishing patio perfect for guests to socialize and enjoy themselves.

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

E, Menomonie • 235-9726 • mabeltainter.org The theater seats 261 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 • mansiononlaketainter.com The mansion features unique and comfortable indoor spaces, as well as beautiful lakeside setting for up to 50 guests.

OFF BROA DWAY BA N Q UET CEN TER 1501 North

Broadway, Menomonie • 233-3333 • offbroadwaybanquet.com A decorated banquet hall featuring a built in dance floor, full bar, smaller party rooms, and reasonably priced food and beverage.

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menomonie PIO NEER G RILL & SA LO O N E5699 Cty. Hwy. D,

Menomonie • 235-9927 • 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 • 232-

2000 • uwstout.edu Space for up to 1,000 with professional customized audio and lighting packages, catering, elegant crystal ballrooms, outdoor amphitheater, arboretum, and more.

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

St., Menomonie • 235-7769 • vqfun.com May seat 500+ all on one main floor for easy access. 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 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

MOTEL 6 • 2100 Stout St., Menomonie • 715-2356901• Motel6.Com

SUPER 8 • 1622 North Broadway, Menomonie • 715-235-8889 • Wyndhamhotels.com

A M E RI CINN • 425 Oak Ave West, Menomonie • 715235-4800 • wyndhamhotels.com

QU A LI TY INN & SU ITE S • 1721 Plaza Drive Ne,

Menomonie • 715-235-1500 • Choicehotels.com

PA RK S ID 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

BED & B R E A K FA S T — O A K L AW N INN • 23 Technology Dr E, Menomonie • 715-235-6155 • Oaklawninn.com/

H AY RI V 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 • 715962-3055 • Elkpointresort.com

MA ' S I R V ING TO N CAM P G R O U ND & R E NTAL 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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