The Rear End THE REAR END: Bear Bashing & Pumpkin Smashing a few additions and subtractions to your kid lit reading list September 28, 2023
On CampusSeptember 26, 2023 This Otter Be Fun: CVTC Picks River Otter as Mascot now the technical college is seeking names for their new symbol
Diversity PeopleSeptember 26, 2023 COLUMN: Around the Table how sharing a meal across cultures fosters connections
SeniorsSeptember 26, 2023 Tips on Protecting Older Adults From Scams, Abuse Older adults are frequent target of fraud and abuse. Here’s what to look for
Seniors Community Orgs Food+DrinkSeptember 26, 2023 Fresh Kitchen, Fresh Meals: E.C. County Meals on Wheels Gets New Home new kitchen will help serve more hungry Chippewa Valley seniors
Seniors PodcastsSeptember 26, 2023 Resuming the Journey: Local Senior-Oriented Podcast Returning for New Season Journey Ahead Podcast a collaboration between Aging & Disability Resource Center, Volume One
Development EconomySeptember 22, 2023 E.C. County Construction Growth Was No. 1 in State cities of Altoona, Eau Claire post big construction numbers for most recent year
Opening Letters COLUMN: Continuing to Find Clarity in the Clouds finding mindfulness and perspective on a journey of self-discovery September 21, 2023
PeopleSeptember 21, 2023 Questioning the Locals: Jodi Bird free-wheelin’ discussions with local folks
Staff NotesSeptember 21, 2023 STAFF NOTE: The Start of Fall Means One Thing: Time for Fantasy Football from Volume One Media Strategist Jake Smith
Opening Letters COLUMN: Continuing to Find Clarity in the Clouds finding mindfulness and perspective on a journey of self-discovery September 21, 2023
On CampusSeptember 21, 2023 UWEC Touts Spot in Wall Street Journal College Rankings university placed highest among public regional peers in Wisconsin, Minnesota
ThoughtsSeptember 21, 2023 Three Things We Love Right Now | Sept. 21, 2023 furry friends hangin' out in the Chippewa Valley
Books EnvironmentSeptember 20, 2023 One Book, One Community Program Focuses on Homegrown Conservation Efforts ‘Nature’s Best Hope’ emphasizes that rebuilding habitat can start in your own yard
Beer History Prohibition Era Cave on Display at Old Bloomer Brewhouse new owners have made many renovations, including space for patrons to view decades-old cavern September 19, 2023
Opening Up Entrepreneurship Visual ArtSeptember 19, 2023 BRINGING SPIRIT HOME: New One-Stop-Shop for All Things Divine Opens in Banbury Place dip your toes into the brews of magic Earth with Moon Bees LLC
MusicSeptember 18, 2023 ‘WAITING DAYS’: Pert Near Sandstone to Release New Album Oct. 20 the Minneapolis-based band will also start touring the Pacific Northwest this month
History BooksSeptember 18, 2023 REFLECTIONS OF THE PAST: New Photo Book Encapsulates 150 Years of E.C. History C.V. Museum book features scores of local landmarks, past and present
On Campus SeniorsSeptember 18, 2023 ALL COMING BACK: After Hiatus, Senior-Focused Continuing Ed Event Will Return in 2024 Academy for Lifelong Learners will bring hundreds of seniors to UWEC campus
Theater EventsSeptember 18, 2023 MURDER AND MAYHEM: Menomonie Theater Guild Holds Classic Agatha Christie Production ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ will be performed at The Mabel Tainter Oct. 13-15 & 20-22
Kid Stuff Events ActivitiesSeptember 17, 2023 Build Rockets, Meet a U.S. Space Force Member at Menomonie Event Rocket Rendezvous is bringing loads of cool opportunities for area youth
BooksSeptember 16, 2023 Writing As Process: Life Towards ‘Liberation’ a gentle read peering into local Mak Robinson’s four life-changing years in the Chippewa Valley
News HousingSeptember 15, 2023 New Resource Center Opens Doors to Mitigate Affordable Housing Struggles JONAH creates Eau Claire Tenant-Landlord Resource Center to educate and support community
Food+DrinkSeptember 15, 2023 Local Cheesy Eats That AREN’T Cheese Curds You can find just about every kind of cheese curd-topped dish in the Valley, but about the other cheesy delights?
Books ReadingsSeptember 14, 2023 BEST FEST: Meet Two Authors Who Art Part of This Year’s C.V. Book Fest Jonathan C. Slaght and Maggie Ginsberg talk about owls and empathy
Opening Up Food+DrinkSeptember 13, 2023 DRIVE-THRU BREWS: 7 Brew Coffee Officially Opens in E.C. the official ribbon cutting for the drive-thru-only coffee joint happened on Sept. 13
MusicSeptember 13, 2023 Fresco Savage Gets Salty on Debut Album meet musician and comedian Matt Hasenmueller’s hip-hop alter ego
Events Community OrgsSeptember 13, 2023 2nd Annual Collectors Day Slated For Sept. 23 Collectors Day is making its return to Menomonie due to popular demand
Visual Art NewsSeptember 13, 2023 MORE THAN A MURAL: Community Invited to Take Part in Mural Project renowned muralist Dave Loewenstein to introduce project on Sept. 28
Kid Stuff Events ActivitiesSeptember 12, 2023 Inaugural Card Crawl Coming to L.E. Phillips Library on Sept. 30 the first-time event is in celebration of Library Card Sign-up Month
Events Local Culture BeerSeptember 12, 2023 PROST! Check Out These Five Oktoberfest Events in the Valley it’s practically its own season in our neck of the woods, so here are some events to celebrate
History Tourism RecreationSeptember 12, 2023 Take a Self-Guided Trip Through E.C.’s History with These Audio Tours Eau Claire Tours invites folks to explore the area’s past with new tours
News Community OrgsSeptember 11, 2023 L.E. Phillips Memorial Library Named ‘Project of the Year’ by Business Magazine it’s the first time a northwestern Wisconsin project has been given the honor
Kid Stuff Events WritingSeptember 11, 2023 A CHANCE TO SHINE: Young Writers Showcase Accepting Submissions Through Sept. 23 local youths in grades 3-8 encouraged to submit poetry, prose, and nonfiction works
Music EventsSeptember 11, 2023 ‘SHADOWLANDS’: S. Carey and John Raymond Release New Album, to Perform in E.C. years after meeting at UWEC, musicians merge styles in album due Sept. 15
Sports Community Orgs WomenSeptember 8, 2023 READY TO STRIKE: Vipers Gain Ground as First Women’s Rugby Team in the Area Chippewa Valley Vipers hold first official tournament, look to continue growth
BeerSeptember 8, 2023 FOR THE BREW CREW: Eau Claire Brew Pass Awards Prizes to Brewery Visitors win prizes by checking in at local breweries
Seniors EventsSeptember 7, 2023 AGED TO PERFECTION: L.E. Phillips Senior Center Plans Resource Fair Sept. 19 event will include vendors, craft fair, and even massages
News Food+DrinkSeptember 7, 2023 Wilson Creek Inn to Be Featured on ‘America’s Best Restaurants’ a film crew will be poppin’ into the Menomonie supper club in September
Events SeniorsSeptember 7, 2023 DAY OF WELLNESS: Event Being Held for Dementia Caregivers The Aging & Disability Resource Center is hosting a day for caregivers to enjoy lunch and time to unwind on Oct. 2
FinanceSeptember 6, 2023 Royal Credit Union, WESTconsin Land on Forbes List of Nation’s Top Small Employers new rankings put local employers among top 300 in U.S.
Food+DrinkSeptember 6, 2023 Get Into The Fall Spirit With These Local Sips some of the local joints that have released fall-themed drinks