• December 7, attack on Pearl Harbor triggers America's entrance into WWII. More than 2,500 men and 80 women serve in the nation's armed forces.

1942

• New Broadway Street bridge over the Red Cedar River dedicated.

1944

• Lakeside Aluminum Company becomes subsidiary of National Pressure Cooker Co. of Eau Claire.

• Co-op soybean reduction plant built.

1945

• Verne C. Fryklund becomes president of Stout Institute.

• Menomonie Housing Authority established to provide homes for returning veterans.

1946

• Menomonie celebrates its Centennial.

• Lange Canning Company moves to north Menomonie, establishes plant on Tainter Street.

• Sanna Dairies purchased by Nestle Food Company.

1949

• Major addition and new entrance erected on hospital's east side.