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Menominee County tops Wisconsin hardship rate, report says

Menominee County tops Wisconsin hardship rate, report says

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Menominee County committee weighs payroll, staffing and remote work changes

Menominee County committee weighs payroll, staffing and remote work changes

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Menominee County zoning rules shape building on shorelines, rural land

Menominee County zoning rules shape building on shorelines, rural land

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West Shore Fishing Museum preserves Menominee County's fishing heritage
Community

West Shore Fishing Museum preserves Menominee County's fishing heritage

The West Shore Fishing Museum turns a Green Bay shoreline stop into a guide to Menominee County’s fishing work, family life, and coastal identity.

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Menominee North Pier Lighthouse marks century of harbor history
Community

Menominee North Pier Lighthouse marks century of harbor history

The Menominee North Pier Lighthouse still shows how the county’s harbor was built for shipping and river traffic. Its tours and waterfront setting keep Menominee’s working-water story in view.

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Menominee leaders seek public input on revitalization plan
Government

Menominee leaders seek public input on revitalization plan

Menominee County and tribal leaders are taking public input on the master plan, giving Keshena, Neopit and nearby communities a say in future land use and capital projects.

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Menominee County updates land information system for property and boundary searches
Government

Menominee County updates land information system for property and boundary searches

Menominee County’s parcel maps help with boundary checks, taxes and sales history, but the county says GIS is a guide, not a survey. PLSS corners and official data still matter.

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Keshena guide explores Menominee history, identity and tribal government
Community

Keshena guide explores Menominee history, identity and tribal government

Keshena’s tribal offices, library and archives make it the best place to trace Menominee history, family records and the civic life that still shapes the county.

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Menominee County declares emergency as flooding swells near McAllister
Government

Menominee County declares emergency as flooding swells near McAllister

Floodwaters near McAllister hit NOAA’s 15-foot stage, forcing Menominee County into emergency status and closing roads on both sides of the county line.

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Menominee County weighs Flock cameras amid privacy and safety concerns
Government

Menominee County weighs Flock cameras amid privacy and safety concerns

Menominee city leaders killed a Flock camera plan after an 8-0 vote and a surprise activation, deepening local concerns over surveillance and police access.

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Menominee Tribal Education Department offers grants, support for local learners
Education

Menominee Tribal Education Department offers grants, support for local learners

The Menominee Tribal Education Department in Keshena connects families to school support and a $2,400 yearly higher-education grant. Its services reach youth, adults and college-bound students.

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Menominee County warns residents to avoid Spirit Island Road incident area
Government

Menominee County warns residents to avoid Spirit Island Road incident area

Menominee County told drivers to stay off Spirit Island Road and County Highway VV near Keshena as officers responded to an active incident, with more updates to follow.

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Menominee Tribe skips primary, sends legislature race to January election
Government

Menominee Tribe skips primary, sends legislature race to January election

The Menominee Tribal Legislature race skips a primary after the certified field fell short of the tribe’s threshold, sending voters straight to the January main election.

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Menominee tribe warns climate change is reshaping forests and traditions
Community

Menominee tribe warns climate change is reshaping forests and traditions

Tribal foresters on the Menominee Reservation said climate change is adding to oak wilt and other pressures across a roughly 230,000-acre forest. They met there for the 49th annual timber symposium.

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How Menominee County board meetings work, and where residents can speak
Government

How Menominee County board meetings work, and where residents can speak

Menominee County board meetings start with community input, then move through reports, budgets and resolutions. Knowing the agenda shows when your issue can still change.

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College of Menominee Nation promotes 2026 Menominee Pageant in Keshena
Community

College of Menominee Nation promotes 2026 Menominee Pageant in Keshena

Free and set for 9 p.m. July 29 at Woodland Bowl, “Timeless Teachings” ties Menominee stories to powwow week in Keshena.

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Menominee Tribe reburies ancestors returned from mound and school sites
Community

Menominee Tribe reburies ancestors returned from mound and school sites

The Menominee Tribe is bringing home 67 co-mingled ancestors and 3,967 funerary objects from the Riverside Cemetery site for reburial.

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Menominee Tribal Enterprises touts sustainable forestry and jobs in Neopit
Business

Menominee Tribal Enterprises touts sustainable forestry and jobs in Neopit

Menominee Tribal Enterprises is hiring across forestry, sales and leadership in Neopit as it ties 230,713 acres of forest to about 20% of county jobs.

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Marinette County to handle Menominee County medical examiner duties
Government

Marinette County to handle Menominee County medical examiner duties

Marinette County has taken over Menominee County medical examiner duties, shifting the first call for families after unattended deaths, crashes and suspicious deaths.

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Flex Routes rerouted on Highway 55 and County M to Neopit
Community

Flex Routes rerouted on Highway 55 and County M to Neopit

Neopit Flex Routes were rerouted up Highway 55 and County M, while grading on the Neopit-to-Zoar stretch and WIS 47/55 work squeeze county travel.

Lisa Park1m read
Menominee County requires oak-cutting permits from April 1 to October 1
Government

Menominee County requires oak-cutting permits from April 1 to October 1

Menominee County says oak work needs a permit from April 1 to October 1, though storm cleanup is allowed if residents call first.

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Menominee Tribe’s powwow page highlights Keshena cultural life
Community

Menominee Tribe’s powwow page highlights Keshena cultural life

The tribe’s powwow page keeps Keshena’s biggest cultural gathering visible year-round, linking families, vendors, and off-reservation Menominee to Woodland Bowl.

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Menominee County Fair preview highlights family fun and local tradition
Community

Menominee County Fair preview highlights family fun and local tradition

Menominee County Fair returns July 16-19 in Stephenson with $7 daily wristbands, $12 weekend access and free entry for children 5 and under.

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Five arrested in Menominee Reservation drug sweep, police say
Government

Five arrested in Menominee Reservation drug sweep, police say

Three simultaneous warrants in Keshena, Neopit and Southeast Bass Lake led to five adult arrests in a Menominee Reservation drug investigation. Charges were pending.

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Computer outage limits services at Menominee Tribal Clinic in Keshena
Healthcare

Computer outage limits services at Menominee Tribal Clinic in Keshena

A computer outage left the Keshena clinic seeing only urgent categories, from MAT and obstetrics to wound care and newborn checks. Emergencies go to 911 at W3275 Wolf River Rd.

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Menominee County plan guides growth, housing and conservation through 2030
Government

Menominee County plan guides growth, housing and conservation through 2030

Menominee County’s 2030 plan shapes where homes can grow, which roads deserve attention and how forest land stays protected as the county updates its next master plan.

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Menominee County moves to add assistant prosecutor for court workload
Government

Menominee County moves to add assistant prosecutor for court workload

Menominee County is adding an assistant prosecutor as court files, plea talks and victim updates strain the district attorney’s office. Statewide hiring shortages are part of the backdrop.

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Menominee County announces veteran services office hours for residents
Government

Menominee County announces veteran services office hours for residents

Menominee County veterans can get free help with claims, paperwork and benefit questions in Keshena and Neopit, with weekday hours and Thursday outreach.

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Author to visit Menominee County Library for community event
Community

Author to visit Menominee County Library for community event

The author visit turned the Stephenson library into a countywide meeting place, linking the main branch and monthly bookmobile stops.

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Menominee Nation News shares fresh community bulletin for residents
Community

Menominee Nation News shares fresh community bulletin for residents

Menominee Nation News posted a July 16 community bulletin through the tribe’s Facebook presence, with fresh notices tracking tribal jobs, governance, and oral history work.

Sarah Chen2m read
Menominee County is Wisconsin’s Menominee Indian Reservation, 234,000 acres
Community

Menominee County is Wisconsin’s Menominee Indian Reservation, 234,000 acres

Menominee County is Wisconsin’s Menominee Indian Reservation, 234,000 acres of forests, wetlands and shoreline. That land base and its stewardship define the county.

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Menominee County Historical Society preserves local history across multiple sites
Community

Menominee County Historical Society preserves local history across multiple sites

From a former church museum to research and learning centers, the society keeps Menominee County history visible across sites residents can actually use.

Marcus Williams4m read