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Menomonie, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Menomonie! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • WESTconsin begins search for its next CEO
  • UW-Stout earns Wisconsin's top Best for Vets ranking
  • How UW-Stout prepares school psychologists Wisconsin needs

Also on today's calendar: Community Conversation and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A morning shower in spots, with a high of 55 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and cooler, temps: high: 42, low: 27.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 41 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• WESTconsin CU CEO Jim Wookey Sets Retirement Date; Search on for Successor (thecudaily.com) — WESTconsin Credit Union is preparing for a leadership change as CEO Jim Wookey plans to retire later in 2027. Wookey joined the credit union in 1994 and became CEO in 2024. Its board plans to hire a national recruiting firm to find his successor.
   

• UW-Stout Polytechnic is No. 1 in Wisconsin on Best for Vets Colleges list among traditional and online universities (uwstout.edu) — UW-Stout ranks first in Wisconsin among traditional and online universities on Military Times' 2026 Best for Vets Colleges list. The recognition comes as students using military education benefits increased from 374 last fall to 413 this semester, with campus staff helping students navigate tuition assistance and other support.
   

• Looking Local: UW-Stout Polytechnic Recognizes Contributions of Essential Workers (715newsroom.com) — UW-Stout is helping address Wisconsin's shortage of school psychologists, welcoming about 12 new graduate students annually, with most graduates staying in Wisconsin schools. As National School Psychology Week continues, the university highlights hands-on training and graduates' work helping children get academic, emotional and behavioral support.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Amazing food.
    Great staff. Staff treats everyone like old friends (Nextdoor Oaktown)
  • County of Dunn Wisconsin posted a job opening for CDL Driver in Menomonie. Apply here.
  • AmeriLux Family of Companies posted a job opening for Production Associate in Menomonie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Menomonie here.

🗞 Nearby News

Spring Valley

  • Cheapest midgrade gas in Pierce County reach $4.39 in week ending Oct. 31 (wcwisconsinnews.com)

Eau Claire

  • New fee schedule unanimously approved, impacting Eau Claire Farmer's Market (weau.com)
  • Eau Claire Area School District deficit could grow as leaders work to address it (weau.com)
  • Wedding Photography Eau Claire: Creating Meaningful Memories That Last a Lifetime (biztobiz.org)

Ok Menomonie! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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