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Zebra mussels found in Lake Menomin
MENOMONIE, Wis. (WEAU) - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources notified the City of Menomonie that zebra mussels, an invasive species, have been found in Lake Menomin. According to a news release from the City of Menomonie, zebra mussels impact plankton and algae populations, which can harm fish populations in bodies of water. They avoid eating blue-green algae which can increase toxical algal blooms.
Stout students to premiere senior capstone film project 'Ghosts of Gold Creek'
MENOMONIE — The University of Wisconsin-Stout student-made Western short, “Ghosts of Gold Creek,” is set to play its trailer at the School of Art and Design senior show on May 3 and premiere at the Unspooled Film and Animation Festival on May 9. But before nine students traveled to Montana to film their Western short, Payton Kosiorek, Stout senior and film producer, said the idea started in one of their campus’ classrooms. ...
Interview: Film festival returns for second year in Menomonie
MENOMONIE, Wis. (WEAU) - Unspooled Film and Animation Festival is a juried annual event in Menomonie that features films and animations made by regional and international independent storytellers. This year’s festival runs May 9-11 and films are screened at Harvey Hall at UW-Stout. During the event, professional filmmakers, students,...
Overdale Canine Sports Grand Opening is this Saturday, May 4
SPRING VALLEY, WI – Spring Valley is soon to be Western Wisconsin’s destination for dog sports, competitions, and activities. Join us for our Grand Opening this Saturday, on May 4, 2024, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, at Overdale Canine Sports, S1000 Westland Drive, Spring Valley, in Westland Meadows Business Park, just south of the SV health care center.
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