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The Truth About Trax: How the E.C. Express Mascot Was Born
easily recognized by any local, Trax has been with the Express for decades... but, uh, what is he supposed to be?
MORE THAN A BASEMENT: Graham Jams Proves Underground Scene is Alive and Well
Eau Claire's alternative venue platforms creatives and illuminates local music scene
New Book Pulls Fascinating Local Folks Out of the Historical Shadows
‘Hidden History of Eau Claire’ full of Chippewa Valley residents of days gone by
Sailing Away With Yacht Rock Memories
assessing the musical – and local – impact of an often-mocked musical genre
Local Culture Women Entrepreneurship
Water Street is Home to 50+ Businesses – and Women Lead Many of Them
historic Water Street District filled with female-fronted restaurants, retailers, salons, and more
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Celebrate the Season with Art and Advent at the Ager House
fundraisers for Nordic heritage center planned Nov. 30 and Dec. 1
VOTE NOW in our 2025 Best of the Chippewa Valley Reader Poll
Voting ends Friday, Dec. 6, at midnight
[PHOTOS] Indigenous Artist Creates Multimedia Installation at C.V. Museum
Jennifer Gougé’s work of ‘Indigenous futurism’ on full display Nov. 12
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Breaking The Fourth Wall: Local Photography Group Creates ‘Much Needed’ Community
Eau Claire Area Photography has connected more than 18,000 people online, now hosts regular area meetups
[PHOTOS] THAT TIME OF YEAR: Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest 2024
21st Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest brewed up memorable festivities Sept. 20-21
Lazy Monk Owners Travel For Authentic German Sausage Ahead of Oktoberfest
... to Madison, Wisconsin, that is
FINDING CENTER: One Woman’s Successful Quest to Create a Labyrinth in Phoenix Park
now in its 20th summer, the labyrinth has brought benefits – expected and unexpected
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‘Gathering of the Waters’ Will Be First Powwow Held in E.C. in Years
Carson Park will be host to the Sept. 21 powwow, which will be free to attend and open to all
Got a Collection? The Rassbach Museum Wants to Help You Share It
Matchbooks? Beer cans? Salt shakers? Whatever you collect, upcoming Collectors Day is for you
Colfax Train Museum Follows Tracks Through Time
museum inside historic depot features huge collection, plus train cars and engines
EVERYTHING MUST GO: Giving In to Garage Sale Mayhem
begrudgingly, it was finally time to host a garage sale
Events Local Culture Neighborhoods
[PHOTOS] Eastside Hill Neighborhood Annual Thrift Sale
this year's Eastside Hill thrift extravaganza featured over 100 residences
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[PHOTOS] SHUT 'ER DOWN: 2nd Annual North Hill Spring Market
40+ vendors, food trucks, tattoo artists, and others part of market event
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The Best Stuff in Chippewa Falls 2024
here’s what our readers say are some of the best things C.F. has to offer
Strolling Through History in Downtown Chippewa Falls
notable spots to see in the Bridge Street Commercial Historic District
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