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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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Menominee boarding school history shapes local reckoning and policy

Menominee boarding school history shapes local reckoning and policy

Saint Joseph’s Indian Industrial School's history matters to residents for truth, preservation, and local policy....

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Menominee County attractions guide highlights culture, stewardship, recreation

Menominee County attractions guide highlights culture, stewardship, recreation

A compact guide to Menominee County sites connects residents and visitors to tribal culture, outdoor recreation, and loc...

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Education

CMN Observes MLK Day; Beading, Weaving, Moccasin Workshops Jan. 19-22

CMN Observes MLK Day; Beading, Weaving, Moccasin Workshops Jan. 19-22

College of Menominee Nation observed Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan. 19 and is running beading, weaving and moccasin wor...

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Community

Where to experience Menominee culture and community in Keshena

Where to experience Menominee culture and community in Keshena

This article highlights cultural sites and events in Menominee County and shows how residents and visitors can engage re...

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Government

Menominee Reservation's living forest anchors local economy, culture

Menominee Reservation's living forest anchors local economy, culture

the Menominee Reservation is the homeland of the Menominee Tribe and a hub for forestry, education and cultural conserva...

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Who to call in Menominee County - services, offices and tips

Who to call in Menominee County - services, offices and tips

Clear contacts for tribal and county services help residents get help faster. Knowing which office handles emergencies, ...

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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

Menominee Tribe holds key meetings including amended legislature session

Menominee Tribe holds key meetings including amended legislature session

The Menominee Tribe held a public hearing and amended legislature meeting Jan. 15; the General Council convenes today fo...

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Business

Shawano County Chamber marks 100 years with Menominee gala

Shawano County Chamber marks 100 years with Menominee gala

Shawano County Chamber will mark its centennial Feb. 26 at Menominee Casino Resort, celebrating a century of business su...

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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...

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Community

Dream Catcher Initiative to Build Pine Meadows Homes on Tribal Trust Land

Dream Catcher Initiative to Build Pine Meadows Homes on Tribal Trust Land

Dream Catcher Initiative will build Pine Meadows homes on tribal trust land in Keshena, expanding Pine Meadows Road and ...

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Community

Keshena Cultural Sites Anchor Menominee County Education, Heritage and Tourism

Keshena Cultural Sites Anchor Menominee County Education, Heritage and Tourism

Keshena cultural sites anchor education, heritage and tourism in Menominee County. They support school programs, communi...

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Government

Menominee County posts several county job openings through January

Menominee County posts several county job openings through January

Menominee County listed six county positions with early-January application deadlines; local residents seeking public-se...

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Education

College of Menominee Nation expands Neopit outreach center plans

College of Menominee Nation expands Neopit outreach center plans

CMN updated residents on remodeling plans for the Neopit Outreach Center and named a new outreach coordinator. The work ...

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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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Government

Shawano man held on $50,000 bond after alleged GPS stalking

Shawano man held on $50,000 bond after alleged GPS stalking

A Shawano man faces GPS tracking and drug charges after a vehicle tracker was found. The case raises safety and pretrial...

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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 ...

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Community

Keshena recovery talking circle anchors Menominee County events

Keshena recovery talking circle anchors Menominee County events

Keshena held recovery talking circles and will host more this week; the regional calendar lists nearby events residents ...

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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...

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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...

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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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Government

Menominee Tribe Posts Agendas for Multiple Mid-January 2026 Meetings

Menominee Tribe Posts Agendas for Multiple Mid-January 2026 Meetings

Menominee Tribe posted agendas for multiple mid-January meetings affecting governance, culture and elections; residents ...

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Education

College of Menominee Nation expands campus cultural and wellness programs

College of Menominee Nation expands campus cultural and wellness programs

College of Menominee Nation announced a slate of cultural and wellness events and posted its Fall 2025 Dean's List, incl...

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