The Greater Menomonie Area Welcomes You!

Dunn County is nestled in the Red Cedar and Chippewa River Valleys, an area that's rich in history, culture, education, recreation, natural beauty, and solid Midwestern values. The Greater Menomonie area takes pride in its diversified economic base, and in its people, who are genuine, hard-working, friendly, and fun. A growing number of individuals, families, and businesses have already learned that the Dunn County and Greater Menomonie area is a great place to live and work.

Dunn County is blessed with unparalleled natural beauty, with rich farmland, lush rolling hills, fertile valleys, and numerous rivers, lakes, and streams. The seasons provide an ever-changing panorama of inviting open meadows, blossoming flowers, brilliant sunsets and hillsides alive with vibrant fall colors.

With a population of more than 100,000, the lower Chippewa Valley boasts all the amenities of a large metropolitan area: high-quality medical care, excellent schools, and plenty of shopping choices. Dual-income families appreciate the enhanced job market, educational opportunities, and progressive government.

At the same time, Menomonie and its surrounding communities offer the comforts and conveniences of small-town life: low crime rates, affordable housing, friendly neighbors and active church and community groups. This family-friendly area also offers clean air and water, lots of indoor and outdoor recreation, and lovely streetscapes.

Menomonie has been recognized by the National Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree City USA since 1990, and has an ongoing tree-planting and care program to ensure that its heavily wooded areas continue to thrive. A citizen commission, the Menomonie Urban Forestry Board, oversees efforts to plant new trees and nurture existing ones to ensure the continuation of this lush "city forest."

Menomonie enjoys a picturesque setting on the beautiful shores of Lake Menomin and the banks of the scenic Red Cedar River. Steeped in logging history, it was once known as the "Queen of the Pinery." Today, its local economy is based on agriculture, education, manufacturing, service businesses, recreation and tourism.

Menomonie residents cherish their rich historical heritage, yet are dedicated to creating an atmosphere of growth and prosperity with an aggressive and successful economic development program.

Those who live and work in Menomonie believe they enjoy the best of both worlds: all the marvels and amenities of a larger city combined with the down-home hospitality that is the cornerstone of small-town life.

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