24

Number of short-stay beds now available at Hope Renewal Center for Men, a homeless shelter on Eau Claire’s west side. The capacity recently doubled due to an expansion project.

4,000

Number of addresses TDS Telecom expects to reach after signing an agreement to provide fiberoptic Internet, cable, and phone service to Altoona. Madison-based TDS began construction to serve Eau Claire customers last year.

1849

Year that Wisconsin’s law banning abortion was enacted. The Eau Claire County Board recently voted to hold a non-binding referendum April 4 asking voters whether the ban should be overturned.