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The intent of the parking ordinance is to generate turnover and customer parking, and have there be available spaces for the customers in the downtown area.

Leah ness

–Eau Claire deputy city engineer, on a new city parking ordinance, which prohibits drivers from re-parking on the same block. Instead, they’ll have to move their vehicle to another block to continue to benefit from free two-hour parking. (WEAU 13 News, June 14)

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When we detect a high level of bacteria, it really could mean that other bacteria and viruses are in the water, and that can cause flu-like symptoms, and those can occur within a few days after being exposed.

Tristin Faust

–a microbiologist for the Eau Claire City-County Health Department, on why three local beaches testing high levels of bacteria could be dangerous to the public. (WQOW News 18, June 22)

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Yes you’re seeing this correctly. This morning a friendly bear made his way through downtown Eau Claire. He promptly threw 2 interceptions, fumbled a snap and continued on his way north.

EAU CLAIRE POLICE DEPARTMENT

–in a June 14 post on Facebook. The bear (who, despite what police implied, was unlikely to have been from Chicago), was caught on video dodging Water Street traffic, and later left the city near Phoenix Park. (WQOW News 18, June 14)