Menomonie, Wisconsin
Population: 13,547
Located in Dunn County
Menomonie is nestled along the beautiful shores of Lake Menomin and the banks of the scenic Red Cedar River in northwest Wisconsin. Steeped in logging history and once dubbed "Queen of the Pinery," today local livelihoods are in the diverse fields of agriculture, education, manufacturing and service businesses, and recreation and tourism. This community of 14,000 supplements its business, social and recreational activities with those of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn., 60 miles west, and Eau Claire, 25 miles east. Anchored by the stunning architecture of the Mabel Tainter Memorial, Menomonie's Main Street has been designated a national Downtown Historic District, with a restoration and revitalization program currently under way. University of Wisconsin-Stout, with its stately clock tower overlooking the city, is a vital part of the community, preparing students for productive careers in business, industry, technology, human development, education, and art and design.The recently developed Stout Technology Park offers an exciting opportunity to share and blend the expertise of the university with the community in its economic development. Chippewa Valley Technical College provides students with occupational education, training and retraining. Burger King, 3M Company, MRM/Elgin, Philipps Plastics and others have established operations in Menomonie in part because of the university's research and development assistance. When it comes time to relax, local citizens choose from a tremendous variety of seasonal activities. With beautiful Lake Menomin in the heart of the city and outlying lakes and rivers, Menomonie offers every kind of water recreation. Families might spend a cool summer night in a park listening to a concert, touring a lumber baron's historic mansion, a pleasant stroll or a ride through the woods along the river, or a picnic and visit to the wild game park. Those seeking to burn up extra energy can ski the hills and trails, swim at the beaches or fieldhouse, hunt, fish, golf, snowmobile, windsurf, play volleyball, basketball, softball or tennis, work out at the racquetball and fitness center, and much, much more. Many cultural events are sponsored by the university, and the local theater guild productions are performed in a restored 1890s theater. A community library, museums, parks and restaurants add to the high quality of life in Menomonie. Excellent city and regional medical clinics and hospitals serve local residents. Churches of many denominations support the community's spiritual needs and a leisure center sponsors programs for the elderly. Whether you spend a week or a weekend in Menomonie, you'll enjoy a visit rich in scenic beauty, countless recreation activities and genuine Wisconsin hospitality. Courtesy of the University of Wisconsin-StoutFind homes for sale in Menomonie Wisconsin
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