Menominee welcomes international students with open arms

During a recent government meeting, officials approved two significant community events: the Downtown Menominee Music on Main scheduled for May 9, 2024, and the UW Stout Homecoming Parade set for October 26, 2024. Both events received strong endorsements from city staff, who believe they will enhance community engagement. A motion to approve the special event permits was made and seconded, with unanimous support from the council.

In addition to event approvals, the meeting addressed a budget transfer request from the finance department. The request involved reallocating funds from an unused chair account to cover expenses for an upcoming users' conference related to the city's new enterprise software system. This conference is deemed crucial as the city prepares to activate the system in September. The motion for the budget transfer was also passed unanimously.

Mayor's report highlighted a recent engagement with a group of international students from UW Stout's English communications class. The mayor shared insights from a tour of city facilities, noting the students' positive impressions of Menominee and the United States. Their feedback emphasized the friendliness of the community and the stark contrast between their experiences in Menominee and the challenges faced in their home countries. The mayor reflected on the importance of such interactions in fostering a deeper understanding of global issues and local community dynamics.