Industrial Zoning Smart protection, not legal traps: safeguarding Menomonie’s character the bulletproof way. Think of Menomonie’s zoning laws like a doctor’s meal plan designed to keep our whole community healthy. November 3, 2026 Rachel Tilseth Life is our local ecosystem—sprouting from the nourishment of our own bodies, branching into the neighborhoods and industries of Menomonie, and flowing sustainably through our stewardship of the Red Cedar…
3M is teaming up with Amazon Web Services 3M Plant in Menomonie Fuels AI Boom Boom and Barrier: 3M Menomonie Fuels the Global AI Race While City Enacts Historic Crackdown on Big Tech October 24, 2026 Rachel Tilseth MENOMONIE, Wis. — While local plans for a massive, multi-billion-dollar data center in Menomonie remain a subject of intense community scrutiny and a new I-4 ordinance to hold the line,…
City of Menomonie's second draft I-4 ordinance Sustainability Menomonie’s I-4 ordinance: One giant step forward for a sustainable future September 12, 2026 Rachel Tilseth Balancing progress and preservation for the next generation. The September 8, 2026, City Council Meeting advanced critical local development policies, highlighted by City Public Works Director David Schofield’s presentation of…
Lake Menomin Pollution Worsened by Stormwater Runoff Rain Gardens are a Natural Stormwater Solution Addressing Stormwater Runoff: How Rain Gardens Can Save Menomonie’s Waterways August 25, 2026 Rachel Tilseth The Menomonie Stormwater Problem could be solved with a Rain Garden. Residents can help prevent local water pollution by installing rain gardens that naturally capture, filter, and absorb stormwater. I’ve…
The Status of Menomonie's I-4 Industrial Ordinance Decibels, Water, and Farmland: Menomonie’s Multi-Front Stand Against Balloonist LLC August 17, 2026 Rachel Tilseth The city’s strategy demonstrates how tight, administration-led zoning controls can successfully protect community resources, offering a powerful blueprint for other municipalities looking to resist massive, secretive corporate infrastructure developments. If…