Flooding along the Wolf River has affected parts of the Menominee Reservation over the past week, adding to statewide challenges as communities across Wisconsin dealt with rising waters, threatened dams, and road closures.

A combination of factors contributed to the flooding, including rapid snowmelt from late-season storms that dropped several feet of snow, and a stalled frontal system that produced repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms on April 13 and 14. Earlier in the month, the region also endured back-to-back freezing rain events on April 2 and 3, which caused power outages and left the ground saturated before the heavier rains arrived.

Most of the storms moved through during the evening and overnight hours of April 13–14, though intermittent rainfall in the days prior had already pushed water levels higher.

Read more in the April 20, 2026 print edition of Menominee Nation News.

Menominee Legislature Approves UNITY Youth for Committee Roles

Young Menominee leaders are receiving a real-world education in participating in tribal government and learning that their voices can make a difference.

Since establishing a Menominee Chapter of UNITY back in February 2025, young Menominee members are being given real-life lessons in leadership and civic responsibility.

At their regular meeting on April 6, 2026, the Menominee Tribal Legislature has formally approved UNITY youth representatives to serve as committee members across all of the Tribe’s legislative committees, ensuring that their perspectives are included and their voices are heard in the decision-making process.

Read more in the April 20, 2026 print edition of Menominee Nation News.

5‑Year Impact Report Shows Significant Gains in MenominiyoU’s Language Revitalization Work

MenominiyoU, established in 2020, has become a key force in revitalizing the Menominee language and culture on the reservation. Starting from a single online pilot course, it has grown into a comprehensive language and cultural institution serving learners of all ages. Their recent five-year impact report highlights their efforts, including offering both in-person and online language lessons, training speakers, maintaining a strong community presence, and collaborating with Tribal leadership and local educational institutions to support language revitalization.

Read more in the April 20, 2026 print edition of Menominee Nation News.

Plans underway for Historical Marker at St. Joseph of the Lake

The South Branch community are working with local and state historical preservation personnel to ensure a site on the Menominee reservation is remembered for its contribution to the cultural atmosphere of the community.

On Saturday, April 11, community members from the South Branch community met with Menominee Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, David Grignon, and representatives from the Wisconsin Historical Society to discuss the historical status of the St. Joseph of the Lake Church and the establishment of a historical marker sign to summarize the importance of the site.

Read more in the April 20, 2026 print edition of Menominee Nation News.

Menominee Success in Education and Preservation Celebrated at WIEA Conference

Menominee education was spotlighted at an annual conference celebrating highlights of Indigenous education.

On April 9 and 10, five Menominee students and teachers from area schools, along with Menominee Historic Preservation Officer, David Grignon, and the Kaehkenawapahtaeq Charter School in Keshena were among award recipients at the 2026 Wisconsin Indian Education Association Conference held in Baraboo, WI.

Read more in the April 20, 2026 print edition of Menominee Nation News.

Identifying specific needs within the community and creating actionable goals to meet those needs is at the heart of Strategic Planning.

During the Plan’s creation, seven vision areas were defined to help identify specific needs within the Menominee Tribe.

Separating these goals into more general vision areas makes it easier to determine which departments and committees should lead each specific initiative, ensuring that each vision area is getting the most relevant and experienced attention.

Walk Shines Light on Sexual Assault Awareness

A few but dedicated group of community members braved blustery, cold conditions to support a cause that impacts some of the most vulnerable members of the community.

On Tuesday, April 7, the Department of Advocacy Support Services hosted a ‘Light the Way for Hope Walk’ at the College of Menominee Nation campus in Keshena.

Read more in the April 20, 2026 print edition of Menominee Nation News.

Burr Retires, Leaving Lasting Legacy of Care and Community Impact

After nearly 30 years of dedicating herself to fighting the scourge of Diabetes in the Menominee community, Menominee Tribal Clinic Diabetes Nurse Educator, Patricia Burr, has retired from her position at the Menominee Tribal Clinic.

On Monday, April 6, the Menominee Tribal Legislature honored Burr for her contributions to the health of the Menominee community.

Read more in the April 20, 2026 print edition of Menominee Nation News.

The spring session of the elders’ exercise class recently came to a close. The session ran from January 26 through April 15. The Summer Session begins May 27 and runs through August 12, with classes offered at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. each Monday and Wednesday at the Family Center

Read more in the April 20, 2026 print edition of Menominee Nation News.

This year’s Autism walk a hands-and-feets on experience

On the evening of April 15, the Menominee Indian School District held its Annual Autism Awareness Walk at the Omaeqnomenewak Wetohkatikamek Family Center to honor Autism Awareness Month and highlight the district’s initiatives to support individuals on the autism spectrum. 

Read more in the April 20, 2026 print edition of Menominee Nation News.

Nixle - Emergency Notifications

Employees, Residents and Business Owners

Menominee County and the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin utilize the Nixle service to provide emergency notifications and community advisories.

All alerts are targeted geographically, allowing individuals to receive localized, relevant alerts from Menominee Public Safety agencies (Police, Fire, EMS, and Public Health).

Messages may include any information that is considered essential for the safety of the community, such as law enforcement activity as well as other relevant safety and community information. Weather warnings from the National Weather Service will also be rebroadcast.

PRIVACY: Your contact information remains private and will only be used for critical communications.

JOIN THE NIXLE DATABASE: If you reside or own property, business owner or an employee within the County/Reservation you are urged to sign up for Nixle emergency messages. We also ask you to let neighbors, friends, and family know and encourage them to register.

Click on the link below to register now or update information:

Nixle Registration

OR

Text the relevant ZIP CODE to 888777 from your mobile phone

(Zip code for employees will be the location of your employer address)

Keshena – 54135, Neopit - 54150

Once registered, you will receive a confirmation text. Residents may also customize their alert settings by going to www.nixle.com and creating a User Profile. You can also access the Frequently Asked Questions at FAQs

THIS SYSTEM WILL ONLY BE USED FOR EMERGENCY AND LIFE SAFETY PURPOSES. Examples of times when the Nixle system could be utilized: Drinking water contamination, extended utility outages, evacuation notice and route, missing person, fires, floods, bomb threat, hostage situation, chemical spill or gas leak, and other incidents where rapid and accurate notification is essential for life safety.

To insure that the call reach residents and utility users, accurate and up-to-date information is essential. IMPORTANT USE YOUR PHYSICAL ADDRESS. DO NOT USE POST OFFICE OR ADDRESS OUTSIDE OF THE MENOMINEE COUNTY/RESERVATION.

To add or change a phone number, including cell phones, or opt for the text message and/or alerts, please revisit the Nixle registration page and enter your information. If you have any difficulty in submitting your information, or at any time wish to be removed from the Nixle database, please call the Menominee County Sheriff's Department at 715-799-3357.