News Release

A Dream Come True for two local Menomonie Residents – Main Street Health and Fitness

For the past 20 years, Terry Sullivan has been on the lookout for a business to purchase. This summer, Terry’s patience will pay off as he and his wife Traci will become the new owners of Main Street Health and Fitness -effective August 1st. The Sullivan’s have great plans for the health club and hope to continue the success that was started just a few years ago by Luanne Berg. “The opportunities down here on Main Street for this fitness club are huge. We are excited to be part of the community and working with everyone in downtown Menomonie” Terry stated.  (more…)

Rogues’ Gallery – “Keeping it Simple for the past 17 years”
Take a drive down Main Street in Menomonie, and on the corner of Third Street and Main, you will find one of the most unique businesses in the downtown area. Rogues’ Gallery, Menomonie’s only tattoo studio, has tattooed thousands of customers over the past 14 years and they have no plans on stopping anytime soon. It all began in 1994, when Brad Knaack decided to open Rogues’ Gallery. Mr. Knaack successfully ran the tattoo shop until 2000 when he sold the business to the current owner, Patrick Ross. Patrick, a native of Chicago never really imagined himself owning a tattoo shop. His interest began after he walked into Rogues’ one day and got his first tattoo. “I liked the service I received from Rogues’ so I started hanging out there and getting to know Brad,” commented Patrick. “At the time, I was going to Stout. After leaving Stout, I started my apprenticeship with Josie Paulson at Skin Prints in Eau Claire. It takes about 2 years to go through the apprentice program so I had lots of time to learn the art of tattooing before I became a licensed tattoo artist.” (more…)

Downtown Neighbor Article from the Dunn County News

By: Shelley Stewart, Executive Director Main Street of Menomonie

“A Whistle a Day” at Parrot Bay Tanning Salon

In 1987, Gary Scholfield brought home a beautiful Blue Front Amazon Parrot and named him Buddy.  A few months later, Gary received a big surprise.  Buddy laid an egg and proved to his owner that he was not a male bird after all.  Now, almost 25 years later, Buddy is the proud mascot for Parrot Bay Tanning Salon, located at 719 South Broadway Street.  “Buddy has been with me for years.  The whole theme of Parrot Bay Tanning was created around Buddy” stated Gary, co-owner of Parrot Bay Tanning Salon.  Buddy can be found daily in the lobby of the salon talking away to the customers.  If you are one of the lucky ladies of the day, she may even offer you a compliment.  “She likes to whistles at the ladies” according to Gary. (more…)