Recreation OutdoorsDecember 30, 2023 Putting the ‘Ice’ in Ice Age Trail now officially a national park, the Ice Age Trail draws visitors in wintertime, too
Wellness HolidaysDecember 30, 2023 New Year, New You Can Be Diet-Free losing weight shouldn’t mean following a fad diet
The Rear End THE REAR END: Happy New Year, Baby! in the beginning, this columnist got there first December 29, 2023
Music EventsDecember 29, 2023 TOP BRASS: Weapons of Brass Destruction’s Next Show Will Be All Collins works by local composer, sax player Jason Collins fill band’s Jan. 27 Mabel Tainter program
Recreation OutdoorsDecember 28, 2023 Winter Fun in Dunn Launches for a Second Chilly Season rewards offered for locals who partake in winter activities
Recreation WellnessDecember 28, 2023 The Big Beautiful Gym Grid 2024 a compact guide to what gyms in the Chippewa Valley can offer you
MusicDecember 28, 2023 UP & COMING: UWEC Student Finds Artistic Spark Through Music Izaiah Hooper has released two new singles in the past year and isn’t slowing down anytime soon
Food+DrinkDecember 28, 2023 SOUP-PLY & DEMAND: Old Bloomer Brewhouse Dishes Up Soup Flights Bloomer biz answers locals’ ask for soup flights
Opening LettersDecember 28, 2023 COLUMN: Finder’s Keepers connections within a community can be made in many ways – bookmarks included
Staff Notes STAFF NOTE: This Was the Year That Was. We Hope You Were Paying Attention! test your knowledge of everything that went down this year December 28, 2023
Opening LettersDecember 28, 2023 COLUMN: Finder’s Keepers connections within a community can be made in many ways – bookmarks included
Features Volume One's 2023 Year-In-Review Quiz We crammed 365 days into 20 questions December 27, 2023
In The Mix PeopleDecember 27, 2023 COLUMN: Learning from a Ride-Along E.C. County Board member gets close-up experience from squad car seat
Development HousingDecember 26, 2023 Housing Study Examines Why Buyers, Renters Are Feeling Pinched mismatch between supply, demand among many factors behind rising costs in E.C. County
Development On CampusDecember 26, 2023 UWEC, UW-Stout Projects Get Go-Ahead State Building Commission approves new Eau Claire Science Building, Heritage Hall revamp in Menomonie
CrosswordDecember 26, 2023 Eau Claire New Business Crossword | December 2023 sharpen your pencils and test your knowledge of some Eau Claire businesses that opened in 2023
Recreation OutdoorsDecember 23, 2023 Pinehurst Park Ski Lift Project Shifts to New Direction due to budget restrictions and other changes, ski lift plans have been altered
Entrepreneurship WellnessDecember 22, 2023 NEW LOOK, MORE WELLNESS: New Owners Expand Services at Luminary Wellness Aaron and Tayler Foster have added new services after purchasing business
Economy Recreation OutdoorsDecember 22, 2023 Outdoor Recreation Worth Nearly $10B for the State Wisconsin’s outdoor industry grew 7% last year, breaking record
Home Cooking Food+Drink sweetsDecember 22, 2023 AFFECTION FOR CONFECTIONS: Catherine’s Confections Sweetens the Valley this home baker can make your sweet dreams come to life
Kid Stuff Books Family LifeDecember 22, 2023 MAKING MEMORIES: Locally-Penned Book Intended for Adventuring Kiddos author Nikki Wilson says her son’s ’normal’ baby book just wasn’t cutting it
Diversity Food+DrinkDecember 21, 2023 Altoona’s Golden Spike Bar a Hidden Gem for Caribbean Food local chef Akenya Aman transforms Golden Spike's eat scene
News Community OrgsDecember 20, 2023 Rose Dolan-Neill Named New Executive Director of Girls on the Run Girls on the Run Chippewa Valley welcomes longtime local Dolan-Neill
Kid Stuff Wisconsin Community OrgsDecember 20, 2023 Eau Claire to Host 2024 National Civics Bee program encourages youth interest in civics, and essay contest offers cash prize
Opening Up News Beer Food+DrinkDecember 19, 2023 Midwest’s Largest Self-Pour Taproom to Open in Eau Claire downtown will welcome The Phoenix Taproom & Kitchen next spring
Opening Up WellnessDecember 18, 2023 STRONG FROM THE INSIDE, OUT: StrongSoul to Open in New Year cycling, sculpt, and yoga join under one roof at soon-to-open Eau Claire fitness center
Grants EntrepreneurshipDecember 15, 2023 Swimming, Hydrotherapy Biz Wins Idea Challenge entrepreneur wins startup contest just days before graduating from UWEC
Music Events ComedyDecember 15, 2023 Here Are the Headliners for the 2024 Northern Wis. State Fair tickets now up for grabs for next summer’s fun in Chippewa
Sports News Community OrgsDecember 15, 2023 USA Snowshoe National Championships to Offer Events For All Ages national sporting event will return to Eau Claire Feb. 9-11
Politics DiversityDecember 14, 2023 E.C. Billboard Criticizing Refugee Plan Stirs Controversy City Council president condemns ad
News ServicesDecember 14, 2023 How Do You Want To Be Notified of Emergencies? E.C. County Wants Your Input county explores new options to deliver public alerts, opens survey for community response
Nonprofits HousingDecember 14, 2023 Haven House Will Have a New Home for the Holidays day shelter for the homeless finds temporary digs in former pawn shop
Visual ArtDecember 13, 2023 ATTENTION ARTISTS: Wisconsin ArtsWest 45 Now Open for Submissions the juried art exhibit will be shown from March to May 2024
Recreation OutdoorsDecember 12, 2023 Temps Too High for Outdoor Ice Rinks, City of E.C. Says Looking to ice skate? At the moment, your only option is indoors