Ben Perez and his group of supporters continue their mission to provide sustenance for tribal members ensuring no elders go hungry.

On Thursday, January 29, Perez and his supporters, who have adopted the name ‘Seven Fires, One Community,’ delivered a meal of fresh fish, wild rice, and other delectable, edible selections to the elders at the Aging & Long-Term Care’s Community-Based Residential Facility (CBRF) in Middle Village. 

Read more in the February 9, 2026 print edition of Menominee Nation News.

Vision for CMN Community Outreach Center hopes to support Neopit Revitalization

With the Menominee Tribal Enterprises perpetual financial struggles, the Menominee Indian Middle School closing their doors of the Neopit school and relocating to Keshena, and the aging infrastructure of the Menominee Tribal School’s building, the College of Menominee Nation hopes to inject hope and opportunity in the Neopit community.

Since CMN purchased MTE’s former office building in Neopit in October 2024, CMN personnel have been working toward developing programming that would best utilize the building and serve the needs of the community.

Read more in the February 9, 2026 print edition of Menominee Nation News.

MTE Fills Board Vacancy

A new member will fill in the ranks of the Menominee Tribal Enterprises Board of Directors.

At the Thursday, January 29 MTE Board meeting, Paula Rabideaux was selected to fill a vacancy left by former MTE board member, Val Katchenago, who resigned her position on the board in early November.

Read more in the February 9, 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.

Training program provides education on artificial intelligence

As the pace of Artificial Intelligence advances and evolves, the Tribe’s education leaders are taking steps to educate tribal members and business entities on what AI is and how it can be used for more efficiency.

On Thursday, February 5, William Oemichen, a Professor of Practice Law at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, along with the College of Menominee Nation’s Department of Continuing Education, hosted an AI Training program at CMN’s Community Technology Center.

Read more in the February 9, 2026 print edition of Menominee Nation News.

Macks Baits Derby Grows in Third Year, with Seven Fires Adding a Meaningful Community Highlight

Macks Bairs Annual Fishing derby drew its biggest turnout yet, with strong ice conditions, expanded community support, and a meaningful contribution from Seven Fires, which collected donated fish for elders and taught youth how to fillet.

Read more in the February 9, 2026 print edition of Menominee Nation News.

Red Jingle Dress Memorial to Be Unveiled in Honor of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples

Community members are invited to attend the unveiling of a Red Jingle Dress Living Memorial on Saturday, February 14, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Menominee Logging Museum, located on the Menominee Tribal Historic Preservation grounds on Highway VV West, Keshena.

Hosted by the MMIP Healing and Response Team (HRT), the event offers an afternoon of remembrance, connection, and collective healing in honor of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP).

For more information, contact Alysse Corn at acorn@wakingwomenhealingint.org.

Winter Farmer’s Market Series Opens at CMN

The College of Menominee Nation (CMN) launched its annual Winter Farmer’s Market series on January 30, filling the Cultural Building on the Keshena campus with local vendors, food producers, artisans, and community members.

Upcoming market dates include February 13, February 27, March 13, March 27, April 10 and April 17.

Community voices help shape plans for a Language Charter Middle School

Community education leaders continued a discussion on establishing a language charter middle school for middle school-aged Menominee students.

On Tuesday, January 27, Crystal Lepscier, NACA Inspired Schools Network Fellow, hosted a second listening session with community members to discuss the mission and vision of a middle school centered on Menominee language and culture.

Read more in the February 9, 2026 print edition of Menominee Nation News.

Menominee youth a rising star in gymnastics

A talented, young Menominee athlete is tumbling her way toward a successful future.

Eleven-year-old Avia Williams has been focusing her energy into becoming a successful gymnast.

Read more in the February 9, 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.