At every turn in Menomonie there are stately reminders of the great wealth lumber barons enjoyed during the high Victorian era. This preservation of history and a pride in our natural surroundings make our community an enviable place to live and work.

Located in northwestern Wisconsin just 60 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Menomonie is picturesquely located along Lake Menomin and the Red Cedar River. Mother Nature provides a beautiful backdrop for our many historic buildings. Built in 1890, the Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater ranks among America’s top historic theaters. It stands at the foot of Menomonie's Main Street which has been designated a national Downtown Historic District. This wonderfully restored “crown jewel” provides a home for performing and visual arts, and features an intimate 313-seat theater, art gallery, public reading room, and gift shop.

The golden history of our community is contrasted and complemented by the youth and vitality found on the University of Wisconsin-Stout campus. An excellent place for learning, the university also partners with our community in innovative programs that promote local economic development.

For the adventure seeker, Menomonie offers a variety of recreational activities for all seasons. With Lake Menomin at the heart of Menomonie, residents and visitors enjoy windsurfing, water-skiing, fishing, and swimming; while nature lovers take pleasure in cycling, hiking, snow shoeing, and cross-country skiing through the woodlands and prairies of the Red Cedar Trail. The trail, constructed on an old railroad bed, follows the Red Cedar River and displays its beautiful scenery every season of the year.