West Branch Dump Site Temporarily Closed

Please be advised that the West Branch Dump Site will be temporarily closed while Community Development completes chipping operations. During this time, no dumping will be permitted at the West Branch site until the work is finished.

All brush, stumps, and logs should be taken to the Middle Village Dump Site during the temporary closure.

Community Development apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and cooperation as they complete this work. Community Development will notify the community once the West Branch Dump Site has reopened.

If you have any questions call 715-799-5157

Wāēwāēnen.

-Community Development

58th Annual Menominee Nation Contest Powwow

All Interested Contestants

Miss Menominee Princess Contest 2026

Are you interested in representing your tribe, love to dance, travel and share your knowledge of indigenous culture with your peers.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Age: 14 – 18 yrs at time of Pow wow
• Must be an Enrolled or 1st line Descendant Menominee member
• Live within a 50-mile radius of the Menominee reservation
• Must not hold another Princess title at time of pow wow
• Must not have any current and/pending misdemeanors or criminal charges
• Must be enrolled in high school and/or College and maintain a 2.0 GPA or better

DEADLINE TO REGISTER

Friday, July 24th, 2026 @ 4:00 P.M.

Applications can be picked up at these sites:

• Tribal Office – Front Reception Desk
• Omāēqnomenēwak Wētōhkatikamek (F.A.C.E. Center)

*Application can be returned to the Tribal Office (front desk)*

Contact Information:

Brenda Sanapaw – brendajldw3@gmail.com

Paula Rabideaux – paularabideaux@yahoo.com

Pow wow Board

P.O. Box 910

Keshena, WI 54135

715-799-5114

Historic Preservation’s Oral History Project

The Menominee Historic Preservation Department is reviving its Oral History Project, inviting tribal elders to record their stories to preserve culture, build pride, and strengthen family connections to ancestors.

The department originally conducted elder interviews in 1993 and 1994. Today, these recorded reflections offer a powerful and deeply emotional experience for grandchildren and family members.

Held during the Menominee Contest Pow-Wow, the department will host a full day of interviews for elders wishing to participate. 

Event & Interview Schedule

•         Date: Saturday, August 1st

•         Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

•         Location: Menominee Tribal Museum

•         Last Interview: 3:00 PM

To participate in the Oral History project or learn more about the initiative, contact the Menominee Historic Preservation Department at 715-799-5258.

PSA from Transit

Hwy 47 North of Middle Village is going to be completely shutting down today, we are not sure for how long.

During this period, our Neopit Flex Routes are going to be rerouted up Hwy 55 and across County M to Neopit. This is going to set our routes back by some time, so please be patient with us.

Riders from Middle Village will NEED to call for their rides, as our Neopit routes are going to have to bypass Middle Village all together. We will be utilizing other routes to get MV riders to Keshena. MV riders needing to go to Neopit will need to ride to Keshena first and then catch a Neopit Flex route going North.

We apologize for the inconvenience this construction is causing but we are doing our best to navigate through it. Thank you for your continued patience.

-Menominee Regional Public Transit

WIS 47/55 Menominee Co; Construction & Traffic Updates, Public Information Meeting

This message is intended to keep you updated regarding current construction operations and traffic impacts on the WIS 47/55 road projects. In addition to this update, the prime contractor will be holding an informational meeting to discuss the project schedule and traffic impacts:

• What: Construction Information Meeting
• Where: Wolf River Development Company (WRDC) W2828 Go Around Road, Keshena, WI 54135
• When: Tuesday, July 14 at 3 pm

 Please keep in mind, these operations, locations, and durations are estimated and subject to change.  



Week of Monday 7/6 – Friday 7/10:

• Anticipated Work Locations and Timetables 
• Midway Rd to CTH G (Culvert Replacements) 
• Road may be fully closed for extended periods due to narrow roadway (Emergency services will be maintained)
• Roadway reduced to single lane 
• Monday
• CTH G to Neopit (Culvert Replacements) 
• Road may be fully closed for extended periods due to narrow roadway (Emergency services will be maintained)
• Roadway reduced to single lane 
• Tuesday-Friday
• Keshena Falls Rd to Crow Settlement Rd (Culvert Endwalls)
• Roadway reduced to single lane
• Monday-Friday
• CTH VV (West) to County Road G (Grading, Patching, Restoration) 
• Roadway reduced to single lane
• Monday-Friday
• Rainbow Falls Rd to Camp 24 Rd (Pulverizing)
• Roadway reduced to single lane
• Monday
• Traffic Impacts 
• WIS 47 will be closed to thru traffic from County VV (West) to the Langlade County Line. The closure is anticipated to continue until mid-August.
• Access by local traffic and emergency services will be maintained throughout the closure.
• The roadway will be reduced to a single lane at most work operations.  Since the roadway is closed, flaggers will not be present.
• Local traffic may experience long wait times when encountering work operations along the roadway.
• Traffic will be traveling on gravel surfaces for portions of the project.
• Culvert replacement operations will be south of Middle Village on Monday and between Middle Village and Neopit Tuesday-Friday.

Future Operations & Traffic Impacts

• When the culvert work on WIS 47 is completed, it will be reopened and WIS 55 will be closed to thru traffic from WIS 47 to the Langlade Co Line for about 55 calendar days.  
• The contractor plans to place new asphalt pavement on WIS 47 this fall as well, with the remaining asphalt paving for the project finishing in 2027.
• Traffic will be reduced to a single lane with a flagging operation during paving.

Week of Monday 7/13 – Friday 7/17:

• Anticipated Work Locations and Timetables 
• Middle Village to Neopit (Culvert Replacements) See Note Below
• Monday-Tuesday
• Neopit to Camp 26 Rd (Culvert Replacements) See Note Below
• Wednesday-Friday
• Keshena to Middle Village (Grading) 
• Monday
• Neopit to Zoar (Grading) 
• Tuesday-Wednesday
• Middle Village to Neopit (Grading, Restoration)
• Thursday-Friday
• Neopit to Wheelock Rd (Curb & Gutter) 
• Tuesday-Wednesday
• Neopit to Zoar (Pulverizing)
• Thursday-Friday

• Traffic Impacts 
• Note: Road may be fully closed during culvert replacements for extended periods due to narrow roadway (Emergency services will be maintained)
• WIS 47 will be closed to thru traffic from County VV (West) to the Langlade County Line. The closure is anticipated to continue until mid-August.
• Access by local traffic and emergency services will be maintained throughout the closure.
• The roadway will be reduced to a single lane at most work operations. Since the roadway is closed, flaggers will not be present.
• Local traffic may experience wait times when encountering work operations along the roadway.
• Traffic will be traveling on gravel surfaces for portions of the project.

Future Operations & Traffic Impacts

• When the culvert work on WIS 47 is completed, it will be reopened and WIS 55 will be closed to thru traffic from WIS 47 to the Langlade Co Line for about 55 calendar days.  
• The contractor plans to place new asphalt pavement on WIS 47 this fall as well, with the remaining asphalt paving for the project finishing in 2027.
• Traffic will be reduced to a single lane with a flagging operation during paving.

Schedule Student Physicals Early

Even though summer just started, it’s not too early to think about back-to-school activities. One of those activities is making sure school aged children are current with required sports physicals and vaccinations.

To avoid the last minute rush this fall, please consider making an appointment at MTC now to make sure your athletes and students are ready to participate on day one.

Please call us for an appointment at 715-799-5400.

We hope to see you soon!

Public Service Announcement – Menominee Tribal Clinic Dental Services

The Menominee Tribal Clinic Dental Department is facing a temporary staffing shortage and is currently only operating with two dentists.

During this time, the reduced staffing will unfortunately create longer wait times for scheduled appointments. In addition, daily walk-in availability will be limited to patients with urgent needs including:

• Pain
• Swelling
• Infection

We understand this may cause frustration, and we sincerely appreciate the community’s patience and understanding as we work through this temporary staffing shortage. Our dental team remains committed to providing safe, high‑quality care to all patients.

If you have questions about an upcoming appointment or need guidance on urgent dental concerns, please contact the Menominee Tribal Clinic at (715) 799-3361.

Emergency Overnight Housing

Overnight Housing (CURRENTLY AVAILABLE)

Overnight accommodations are currently offered at Eagle’s Nest in Neopit.

How to Access Overnight Housing:

• Call 715‑756‑2576 to reserve a spot

• Tribal ID required at check‑in

• Limited rooms available

• Must check in by 6:00 p.m. daily

• Departure by 9:00 a.m. daily

• All guests must follow Eagle’s Nest procedures

Amenities Provided:

• Warm beds

• Showers

• Kitchen access

Menominee Tribal Clinic

after-hours medical advice

(Nurse Hotline)

715-786-4006

Help to Quit Smoking & Vaping

Free smoking/vaping cessation nicotine products to all eligible adults on WI quit line (800)784-8669 or for vape text vapefree to 873373

FREE Local Summer Meals for children 18 and under

Please confirm mealtimes and locations with the site listed 

NEOPIT

•Woodland Boys and Girls Club: Eat on Site 

W6719 Water Street, Neopit, WI 54150 (715) 756-2439

6/1/26-8/28/26 M-F

Lunch Time:  11:00am-12:30pm

Snack Time: 3:00pm-3:30pm

SHAWANO

•Memorial Park: Non-congregate Meals-Meals To Go

909 South Lincoln Street, Shawano, WI 54166 (715) 526-2175 

7/6/26-8/31/26 M-F 

Breakfast Time: 11:00am-12:00pm

Lunch Time: 11:00am-12:00pm

GRESHAM

•Gresham Community School: Eat on Site

501 Schabow Street, Gresham, WI 54128 (715) 787-3211

6/8/26-7/9/26 M-TH 

Breakfast Time: 7:30am-8:00am 

Lunch Time:  11:00am-12:00pm

•Gresham School District: Non-congregate Meals-Meals To Go

501 Schabow Street, Gresham, WI 54128 (715) 787-3211

6/11/26-7/12/26 TH 

Breakfast Time: 1:00pm-1:30pm 

Lunch Time:  1:00pm-1:30pm

Other Summer meal sites can be found by visiting

https://www.fns.usda.gov/sfsp/sitefinder

or call 211

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