Menomonie, Wisconsin
Menomonie is a city of 16,539 people in Dunn County, Wisconsin, founded in 1788.
Why visit Menomonie
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 42 parks and trails, 67 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 17 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater, Menomonie 7 Cinema - CEC Theatre, Evergreen Cemetery and Louis Smith Tainter House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 4°F, and about 41 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Menomonie
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Menomonie
Menomonie is a city and the county seat of Dunn County located in the Western Upland region of Wisconsin, United States.
From the Wikipedia article Menomonie, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do17
Menomonie 7 Cinema - CEC Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.1 mi
2521 State Highway 25, Menomonie
5 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks14
Evergreen Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Cemetery in Menomonie, Wisconsin
Louis Smith Tainter House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Theatre in Menomonie, Wisconsin, United States
Menomonie Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic district in Menomonie, Wisconsin
Menomonie Omaha Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Railway station in Menomonie, Wisconsin, United States
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Wilson Place Museum
Museum · 1.1 mi
Museum in Menomonie, Wisconsin
101 Wilson Court, Menomonie
Sa 10:00-15:00
Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum
Museum · 1.1 mi
1820 John Russell Road, Menomonie
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds42
Don and Nona Williams Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 1.7 mi
1616 Broadway Street South, Menomonie
30 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes67
China Buffet
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.0 mi
2421 State Highway 25, Menomonie
Tu,We,Th,Fr,Sa 11:00-21:00
Ted's Pizza Palace
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.2 mi
306 Main Street East
Tu-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
The Raw Deal
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.3 mi
603 Broadway Street South, Menomonie
Mo-Sa 06:30-20:00; Su 09:00-18:00
Log Jam
Diner · American · 1.3 mi
709 Broadway Street South, Menomonie
Mo-Th 11:00-02:00, Fr 11:00-02:30, Sa 10:00-02:30, Su 10:00-02:00
Foos Wine Club
Brewery and winery · 1.2 mi
332 Main Street East, Menomonie
Th-Fr 15:00-20:00; Sa 12:00-20:00
55 more on the map.
History
The earliest known residents of the area were people from the Trempealeau Hopewell Culture of the Middle Woodland Period (100–400 CE). Evidence from their culture includes a mound from the Wakanda Mounds Group in Wakanda Park, along the western shore of Lake Menomin. Most of these mounds are thought to be from Effigy Mound cultures from this time period. Artifacts from the Late Woodland Period (400–1000 CE) have also been uncovered. It is theorized that agricultural villages supported the population during summer months, transitioning to hunting and gathering from fall through spring. The next known population group is the Santee Dakota in the 1600s and 1700s, who engaged in conflicts with the Ojibwe people, who migrated west as refugees. Armed with European weapons, the Ojibwe pushed westward, eventually winning at the Battle of Kathio in 1770. The two tribes continued their warfare, eventually signing the 1825 First Treaty of Prairie du Chien, which made a border between the two just north of Menomonie, with the Dakota claiming the southern lands.
In 1788, French-Canadian fur trader and schoolmaster Jean Baptiste Perrault established a trading post and fort on the Red Cedar River very near Menomonie.
From the History section of Menomonie, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Churches and places of worship19
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Latter Day Saints · 2.3 mi
2721 5th Street East, Menomonie
Menomonie Alliance Church
Church · Alliance World Fellowship · 0.4 mi
502 21st Street North, Menomonie
Shopping15
Shops Off Broadway Mall
Shopping center · 1.4 mi
1501 Broadway Street North, Menomonie
Gas and EV charging14
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Robert S. Swanson Learning Center
Library · 1.3 mi
315 10th Avenue East, Menomonie
School District of The Menomonie Area 4K
School · 1.3 mi
215 Pine Avenue E, Menomonie
Healthcare10
Student Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
103 1st Avenue West, Menomonie
Marshfield Clinic Menomonie Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
3603 Schneider Avenue Southeast, Menomonie
Mayo Clinic Orthopedic & Rehabilitation Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
2407 Stout Road, Menomonie
Map of Menomonie
219 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F | 4°F | 0.9 in | 9.7 in |
| Feb | 29°F | 7°F | 1.1 in | 11.0 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 19°F | 2.0 in | 7.3 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 32°F | 3.0 in | 2.4 in |
| May | 68°F | 44°F | 4.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 55°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 59°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 57°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 48°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 36°F | 2.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 43°F | 24°F | 1.8 in | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 29°F | 12°F | 1.3 in | 6.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Menomonie (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Dunn County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2002-09-10: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding (Tornado)
- 2002-07-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2001-05-11: Flooding, Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Eau Claire 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
- Chippewa Falls 26 mi east, about 41 min by car
- Red Wing 40 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Hudson 40 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Stillwater 46 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Hastings 48 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Cottage Grove 49 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lake Elmo 49 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Woodbury 50 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Oakdale 52 mi west, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- UW-Stout, Wikideas1, CC0
- Menomonie UU Church, Emistuemke, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Prairie @ Menomin Park, Menomonie, WI (5910106688), Aaron Carlson from Menomonie, WI, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lake Menomin, Menomonie, WI (5909558305), Aaron Carlson from Menomonie, WI, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Menomonie Lumber Monument, Emistuemke, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lake Menomin algal bloom, Menomonie, WI (5909577683), Aaron Carlson from Menomonie, WI, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Prairie Flowers @ Menomin Park, Menomonie, WI (5909551409), Aaron Carlson from Menomonie, WI, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lake Menomin, Menomonie, WI (5910102338), Aaron Carlson from Menomonie, WI, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wetland in Menomin Park, Menomonie, WI (5910104692), Aaron Carlson from Menomonie, WI, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2009-0620-Menomonie-Tainter, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- Evergreen soldier, XF Law, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2009-0620-MableTainterTheater, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- Menominee Historic District, fafinney, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Menomonie railroad station, Devinberg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2009-0620-Menomonie-Wilson, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- UW-Stout-2, Wikideas1, CC0
- Plaque for Wakanda Park Mound, fafinney, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wakanda Park Mound, fafinney, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS063-E-97891 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-111489 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-97890 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-97892 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-97893 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS036-E-29382 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS036-E-29383 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Lake Menomin (7015872081), Aaron Carlson from Menomonie, WI, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lake Menomin (7015873483), Aaron Carlson from Menomonie, WI, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lake Menomin Point Source (6869748094), Aaron Carlson from Menomonie, WI, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lake Menomin October, Emistuemke, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Menomin Park (7015868355), Aaron Carlson from Menomonie, WI, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pictures 045 (5909577329), Aaron Carlson from Menomonie, WI, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pictures 008 (5909571199), Aaron Carlson from Menomonie, WI, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lake Menomin Algal Bloom (5909549545), Aaron Carlson from Menomonie, WI, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Menomin Park Prairie in late March (6869780882), Aaron Carlson from Menomonie, WI, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Northern Crescent (Phyciodes selenis) (5909576941), Aaron Carlson from Menomonie, WI, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lake Menomin (7015866157), Aaron Carlson from Menomonie, WI, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Menomin Park hiking and biking trails (6869778214), Aaron Carlson from Menomonie, WI, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Little Wood-Satyr (Megisto cymela) (5910134636), Aaron Carlson from Menomonie, WI, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Northern Crescent (Phyciodes selenis) (5909584303), Aaron Carlson from Menomonie, WI, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Little Wood-Satyr (Megisto cymela) (5910134994), Aaron Carlson from Menomonie, WI, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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