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Menominee County, Wisconsin
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About Menominee, WI

Population
Approximately 4,255 residents
County Seat
Keshena, Wisconsin
Coverage Area
365 square miles in northeastern Wisconsin

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Education

Menominee Tribal School Board holds special meeting affecting local education

Menominee Tribal School Board holds special meeting affecting local education

A Menominee Tribal School Board special meeting is taking place today at 8:30 A.M.; agenda access matters for parents, s...

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Community

Forensic team IDs likely adult male in Reservation skeletal remains

Forensic team IDs likely adult male in Reservation skeletal remains

Forensic experts say skeletal remains found on the Menominee Reservation belong to an adult man; investigators seek tips...

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Government

Menominee Tribe agriculture and environmental committee meets on key issues

Menominee Tribe agriculture and environmental committee meets on key issues

The Menominee Indian Tribe's Agriculture & Environmental Committee meets Jan. 12 to review tribal agriculture and natura...

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Government

Tribal Loan Fund Committee meets today to review lending programs

Tribal Loan Fund Committee meets today to review lending programs

The Menominee Loan Fund Committee meets today at 4:30 P.M. to consider lending programs and financial assistance, with i...

Marcus Williams2m read
Business

Menominee Forest Model Spurs Local Jobs and Long-Term Stewardship

Menominee Forest Model Spurs Local Jobs and Long-Term Stewardship

The Menominee Forest, managed by Menominee Tribal Enterprises (MTE), is widely recognized as a model of sustainable fore...

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Education

Menominee-made game brings powwow traditions into interactive learning

Menominee-made game brings powwow traditions into interactive learning

A Menominee-designed educational game recreates Keshena powwow practices and offers classroom resources, engaging local ...

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Education

Menominee Nation girls rout Port Edwards 69-18 in Keshena showdown

Menominee Nation girls rout Port Edwards 69-18 in Keshena showdown

Menominee Nation varsity girls beat Port Edwards 69-18 on Jan. 12. The decisive win boosts local momentum and underscore...

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Education

Menominee Nation prepares for Manawa matchup; fans get logistics

Menominee Nation prepares for Manawa matchup; fans get logistics

A pregame preview posted yesterday outlined the Menominee Nation Eagles matchup with the Manawa Wolves and gave fans gam...

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Business

Menominee Tribal Members Invited to Join Wolf River Development Board

Menominee Tribal Members Invited to Join Wolf River Development Board

The Wolf River Development Company issued a call on January 9, 2026, inviting Menominee Tribal Members to submit letters...

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Government

Menominee Tribal Legislature heads to January main election

Menominee Tribal Legislature heads to January main election

Primary was not required after too few certified candidates; eight contenders are on the January ballot and in-person vo...

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Education

Menominee College trail blends plant science with Menominee language

Menominee College trail blends plant science with Menominee language

A phenology trail at the College of the Menominee Nation labels plants with Menominee names and seasonal notes, linking ...

Sarah Chen2m read
Government

Menominee Tribe Seeks Members for Police Commission by February

Menominee Tribe Seeks Members for Police Commission by February

On Jan. 9, 2026, the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin issued a notice inviting Menominee Tribal Members to submit let...

Marcus Williams2m read
Community

Flood Watch Issued for Menominee County After Heavy Rain Risk

Flood Watch Issued for Menominee County After Heavy Rain Risk

The National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch for Menominee County on Jan. 8 as heavy rain falling on an already dee...

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Community

Menominee County Highlights Cultural Sites, Tourism, and Visitor Services

Menominee County Highlights Cultural Sites, Tourism, and Visitor Services

Menominee County’s cultural institutions, outdoor recreation and practical government contacts form the backbone of loca...

Marcus Williams2m read
Business

Federal hemp rule and rescheduling push create new opportunities for Tribes

Federal hemp rule and rescheduling push create new opportunities for Tribes

Federal changes to how hemp is defined and a presidential executive order on cannabis rescheduling are reshaping the leg...

Sarah Chen3m read
Government

Returned General Welfare Checks Available at Gordon Dickie Building Pickup

Returned General Welfare Checks Available at Gordon Dickie Building Pickup

General Welfare Assistance checks returned to Menominee County by the postal service on January 9, 2026 are available fo...

Marcus Williams2m read
Education

New Wāqsecewan Language Campus Anchors Menominee Cultural Revival

New Wāqsecewan Language Campus Anchors Menominee Cultural Revival

The Wāqsecewan Language Campus in Menominee County is a community facility focused on revitalizing and normalizing the M...

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Community

Legend Lake Guide: Recreation, Management, and Local Policy

Legend Lake Guide: Recreation, Management, and Local Policy

Legend Lake is Menominee County’s largest and most-used recreational waterbody, a chain of connected lakes covering roug...

Marcus Williams2m read
Education

Menominee Nation girls fall 47-41 in tight road loss at Weyauwega-Fremont

Menominee Nation girls fall 47-41 in tight road loss at Weyauwega-Fremont

Menominee Nation girls varsity lost 47-41 at Weyauwega-Fremont on Jan. 8. The close loss matters for team momentum and g...

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Education

Regional Student Writing Contest Opens Opportunities for Menominee Youth

Regional Student Writing Contest Opens Opportunities for Menominee Youth

Shawano Area Writers launched the 2026 George Putz Memorial Student Writing Contest on January 7, inviting students acro...

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Community

Freezing Rain Advisory Created Slick Roads Across Menominee County

Freezing Rain Advisory Created Slick Roads Across Menominee County

An updated Winter Weather Advisory issued Jan. 5–Jan. 6 warned Menominee, Langlade and neighboring counties of mixed pre...

Marcus Williams2m read
Education

CMN Launches Weekly Ribbon Shirt or Skirt Wednesdays on Campus

CMN Launches Weekly Ribbon Shirt or Skirt Wednesdays on Campus

On Jan. 7, 2026 the College of Menominee Nation in Keshena began a recurring campus event called Ribbon Shirt or Skirt W...

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Community

Menominee County Winter Recreation Guide, Safety Steps and Contacts

Menominee County Winter Recreation Guide, Safety Steps and Contacts

This guide compiles key information residents and visitors need to enjoy winter recreation across Menominee County, incl...

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Healthcare

Respiratory Illness Surge Strains Menominee County Health Systems

Respiratory Illness Surge Strains Menominee County Health Systems

Health officials urged Menominee County residents on Jan. 6 to stay vigilant as influenza and COVID-19 cases rose across...

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Community

Moccasin Workshop Today Strengthens Culture and Community Health

Moccasin Workshop Today Strengthens Culture and Community Health

The College of Menominee Nation is hosting a Moccasin Making workshop today, January 8, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM in Shirley ...

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Community

Keshena Falls, Heart of Menominee Culture and River Ecology

Keshena Falls, Heart of Menominee Culture and River Ecology

Keshena Falls, known in Menominee as Nama’o skiwamit, remains a living center of cultural practice and ecological connec...

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Community

Keshena Museums and Sites Anchor Menominee County Cultural Tourism

Keshena Museums and Sites Anchor Menominee County Cultural Tourism

Keshena is the focal point for Menominee County cultural attractions, anchored by the Menominee Logging Camp Museum whic...

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Education

College of Menominee Nation Expands Public Digital Access in Keshena

College of Menominee Nation Expands Public Digital Access in Keshena

The College of Menominee Nation’s Community Technology Center on the Keshena campus provides public Wi‑Fi, computer acce...

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Community

Local government and community resources for Menominee County residents

Local government and community resources for Menominee County residents

Local government and community agencies in Menominee County maintain a set of primary resources for residents in Keshena...

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