Wed. Jan. 23rd, 2019

Strength Rings True: Menomonie jeweler follows principles to finished pieces

Lauren Fisher, photos by Timothy Mather

Robert Giede wears two rings when he isn’t at his work bench. On his right hand ring finger is a rust-red and orange fire agate nearly the size of his fingernail, mounted adjacent to a small white diamond on a yellow gold band ...

Thu. Dec. 27th, 2018

Fresh Film Festival: Historic theaters, walkability will enhance Red Cedar Film Festival

Lauren Fisher, photos by Timothy Mather

The inaugural Red Cedar Film Festival will bring filmmakers and movie-lovers from near and far to Menomonie this July. Artists will compete for honors in several film categories, guest directors will screen their works ...

Thu. Dec. 13th, 2018

Wintry Fun in Dunn

Lauren Fisher, photos by Timothy Mather

Winterdaze presents ‘Up North Christmas, Eh?’

Thu. Nov. 29th, 2018

Finished Fermenting: Zymurgy Brewing Opens in Menomonie

Tori Johnson, photos by Timothy Mather

A new microbrewery in Menomonie will host its grand opening celebration on Dec. 1. Zymurgy will add flavor and passion to our community with a party for all (21 and over, of course) ...

Wed. Nov. 28th, 2018

Flowers Done Green

Lauren Fisher, photos by Timothy Mather

local flower shop keeps it unexpected & seasonal

Wed. Nov. 14th, 2018

Menomonie Spot Sobers Up, Reopens as 18+ Club

Lauren Fisher, photos by Timothy Mather

After a four-month closure beginning in the spring, Rehab (631 Broadway St. S), formerly a bar in downtown Menomonie, reopened at the beginning of October as an 18-plus club.

Fri. Sep. 7th, 2018

FEATURE: Digging Up the Valley

Cassandra Kyser, photos by Timothy Mather

unearthing local history, one outhouse at a time

Wed. Aug. 22nd, 2018

12 Unmissable Annual Menomonie Events

V1 Staff, photos by Timothy Mather

save the date for these big community happenings

Wed. Aug. 22nd, 2018

Stepping on the Stage

Tom Giffey, photos by Timothy Mather

New Mabel Tainter director is already in love

Wed. Aug. 22nd, 2018

Keep On Reading On: Menomonie Public Library educates public, introduces news-related events

Emilee Wentland, photos by Timothy Mather

Menomonie Public Library educates public, introduces news-related events

Thu. Aug. 9th, 2018

FEATURE: The Life and Death and Life of the State Theatre

Tom Giffey, graphic designer by Eric Christenson, photos by Andrea Paulseth, Luong Huynh, Lee Butterworth, Timothy Mather, Caitlyn Berlin, Brandon Jenness, Frank H. Robinson, Kelsey Smith

Once a shuttered movie palace, the State Theatre became a beloved arts center and a key element of Eau Claire's artistic renaissance.

Thu. Aug. 2nd, 2018

Into the Wild Blue Yonder

Julia van Allen, photos by Timothy Mather

Airfest & Autorama showcases air and land speedsters

Thu. Jun. 14th, 2018

Elk Mound Spot Specializes in Cajun-Style Seafood

Tom Giffey, photos by Timothy Mather

When sisters Kay Vang and Yang Xiong decided to open a restaurant, they wanted to start something different. They found what they were looking for at the bottom of the sea – and deep in the bayou ...

Fri. May. 18th, 2018

Carpe Capra: Goat yoga is deeper than just doing yoga with goats

Emilee Wentland, photos by Timothy Mather

Yoga is a calming act practiced by many to achieve serenity and peace. Sitting on mats with their bodies contorted in various positions, yogis surround themselves with silence, letting out an occasional ...

Fri. Dec. 29th, 2017

Opening Shot | Dec. 27, 2017

photos by Timothy Mather

SNOWBODY GETS IN OUR WAY. The 14th Annual WinterDaze Parade paraded through historic downtown Menomonie on the night of December 14, culminating in a winter fireworks show over Lake Menomin.

Tue. Oct. 31st, 2017

In the Mood: Menomonie boutique offers style … and coffee

Haley Wright, photos by Timothy Mather

A new boutique, Mood, has arrived in downtown Menomonie, offering women’s fashion celebrating women of all shapes, sizes, and ages. The venue features chic accessories, shoes, home décor, gifts ...

Wed. Oct. 18th, 2017

Menomonie Theater Guild Stages Play With Two Cast Members From 1992 Production

by Lauren Fisher, photos by Timothy Mather

In 1992, Bob Colson performed in the Menomonie Theater Guild’s production of The Foreigner, an award-winning 1983 comedy that addresses racism, bigotry, and xenophobia ...

Wed. Jul. 12th, 2017

Jeremiah Got the Bullfrog

Haley Wright, photos by Timothy Mather

Menomonie’s Bullfrog Fish Farm finds new owners

Wed. Jun. 28th, 2017

Opening Shot | June 28, 2017

photos by Timothy Mather

THE TRAILS ARE A LITTLE WET TODAY. Menomonie’s Wakanda Park Beach hosted the Lake Menomin WaterX June 24 and 25. The event saw drag races and oval races where competitors flew across the water on snowmobiles. Racers must go at least 30mph to stay afloat, but often reach 70 to 80mph.

Wed. May. 3rd, 2017

Sweat and Sawdust: The Menomonie woodworkers behind high-profile projects in the Valley

Eric Christenson, photos by Timothy Mather, Christopher Bartlett

Aaron Wallace ended up in Menomonie when he was 20 years old – “for a girl,” he sheepishly told me, “while I was logging with my dad.” Wallace comes from a whole line of loggers – his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather were all lumbermen. So you could say he’s got a natural connection to wood ...

Thu. Apr. 20th, 2017

Murder and Mystery in Menomonie

Hannah Mumm, photos by Timothy Mather

Agatha Christie classic The Mousetrap sets trap for theatergoers

Tue. Mar. 21st, 2017

En Plein Air: Menomonie artist displays rural life in V1 Gallery

Hannah Mumm, photos by Timothy Mather

Marc Anderson will not be confined. The Wisconsin born-and-bred artist stays true to his outdoorsy roots, preferring to paint his natural landscapes in nature, or – as the French (and Marc) say ...

Wed. Jan. 11th, 2017

Getting out of the Burrow

Katie Venit, photos by Timothy Mather

why we should fight the urge to withdraw during the Chippewa Valley’s cold season

Wed. Dec. 28th, 2016

Frigid Fun After Dark: Winter After Hours starts in Boyd Park in January

Tom Giffey, photos by Andrea Paulseth, Timothy Mather

Winter can be an isolating time, and sometimes even we hearty Wisconsinites need a nudge to break our routines and actually get outside and enjoy the season’s snowy splendor instead of complaining about it. We need motivation to pull on our stocking caps and dig our ice skates out of the closet or even strap on some snowshoes ...

Thu. Nov. 3rd, 2016

Food for Change

Laura Lash, photos by Timothy Mather

Market Food Co-op to screen documentary

Fri. Oct. 21st, 2016

A Time of Fear

Tom Giffey, photos by Timothy Mather

The Crucible tackles tale of witchcraft, hysteria

Wed. Sep. 21st, 2016

Opening Shot | Sept. 21, 2016

photos by Timothy Mather

AISLE SEE YOU AT THE BEATLES CONCERT. Fans of the Fab Four were dancing in the aisles – literally – when 1964: The Tribute brought its uncanny cover show to a jam-packed State Theatre Sept. 17.

Wed. Feb. 24th, 2016

Odds-On-Favorite

Tom Giffey, photos by Timothy Mather

troupe stages beloved tale of gamblers and their dames