Thoughts
Where Are THE Study Spots?
top study spots around town, from a UW-Eau Claire student
There's Nothing Nostalgic About Back-to-School Season
not with these student loan bills, mmkay!
Three Things We Love Right Now: Betty White, Big T's Saloon's Chair & Bookstore Blueberries
funny stuff & sweet things that start with the letter 'B'
From Norway To Wisconsin, Children Want To Be Social Media Influencers When They Grow Up
UW-Stout Polytechnic's Matt Simoneau investigates kids' global fascination with careers in social media
Nuggets of Knowledge From A Recent Blugold Grad
Faith Kierzek talks job search prep and how she landed a marketing gig in Milwaukee
Talking Current Trends & The Job Market With Five Local Experts
learn more on current job listings in the Valley, the general workforce landscape, A.I. impacts, 'doomjobbing' and more with area professionals
Three Things We Love Right Now: New Murals, Neighbors & Little Libraries
let's give some love to our new neighbors on Dewey St., new murals and a new little library in the Chippewa Valley
A Look Inside Beginner Quilting Classes At Fiber Lab In Menomonie
'we could all be quilting the same pattern, but the fabrics you choose make a big impact on how your quilt will turn out'
Hectic Holiday Happenings & 'The Meat'
sometimes stress can be a seasoning for the annual prime rib
Three Things To Spend Your Tax Return On
its time to put those dollars back into the pockets of locals
COLUMN: In 2020, I Had Three To Five Years To Live
area poet and writer, Charlie Schaefer, reflects on a life-altering diagnoses – and his body's remarkable defiance
Local Culture Neighborhoods Thoughts
Through The Floor (Vol. 2)
living downtown still means you're likely living above something; we caught up with a handful of residents about their experiences being the 'upstairs neighbor'
In The Over-70 Bracket, I'm A Pinball Wizard
Charlie Schaefer's still got it – just ask Reboot Social's "Godzilla" machine
Three Things We Love Right Now: Eau Claire’s Best Bushes
for just a short window, this scent-sational flora around the city will stop you in your tracks
COLUMN: For All Motorcyclists: How to Lose Friends and Influence Absolutely No One
motorcyclist musings and a rum & coke
STAFF NOTE: Intrigue, Impulse, and Volume One
'I act on impulse to connect and create, to share someone's truth – or my own. The results are often found in the pages of Volume One.'
COLUMN: Advice About Death From Someone Who Has Never Died
'An important thing to note if you're hosting a funeral for a loved one is that it’s going to be OK. Cliche, I know, but it’s true.'
COLUMN: Use Transportation Options to Brighten Downtown Eau Claire’s Future
building more parking isn’t the answer
COLUMN: A Burning Desire
despite the extra effort, heating with wood warms the home and the heart
Intercepted Letters to St. Nick: 2024 Edition
our annual peek at Santa’s secret mailbag
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