Staff Notes Holidays STAFF NOTE: Make It Matter This Holiday Season 'We know it intuitively, but it’s always worth a reminder that every local purchase helps support a neighbor, sustain a job, and keep our community vibrant.' November 12, 2026
Thoughts PetsNovember 3, 2026 Oscar The Wheely Great Dog since becoming caretakers of a dachshund with disabilities, my partner and I have become more of a team – and Oscar's our beloved mascot
The Rear End THE REAR END: An Eau Claire Horror Anthology (Part 4) 110% of these terrible tales are 100% true and you know it October 30, 2026
Staff Notes STAFF NOTE: Amid a Turbulent Year of Wisco Sports, I Prescribe Some Brewers Baseball 'It’s been a whirlwind year for Wisconsin sports fans. Let’s enjoy this ride' October 29, 2026
Opening Letters COLUMN: From Wisconsin Milkweed to Mountaintops in Mexico lessons in life from Squish the monarch October 29, 2026
Visual Art History ThoughtsOctober 21, 2026 COLUMN: Area School Of Heritage Arts & 'Granny Crafts' wood carving, rug hooking, spinning, basic sewing are among the many visual art trades new generations are exploring in Chippewa Falls
Thoughts Food+Drink Staff NotesOctober 15, 2026 STAFF NOTE: Something Bright Is Brewing In Our Favorite Coffee Shops 'cozy, balanced and bright; sure these are coffee notes, but they just as well are attributes our community strives for'
Opening Letters COLUMN: My Father's Last Cake Mix Grief is like glitter, a popular meme tells us. Or sometimes sugar and flour. October 1, 2026
Staff NotesOctober 1, 2026 STAFF NOTE: Wait... So You’re Telling Me I Can’t Eat Endless Amounts Of Candy?! mom, if you're reading this, I’ll be needing a batch of your sweet pumpkin muffins this issue cycle
Community Orgs Family Life AdviceSeptember 23, 2026 Lessons From The Grandparent 'Fill-In' 'there’s no singular way to do it right, but the gift from grandparents, whether they are blood-related or not, is universal'
Dialed In Dialed In - Sept 16 2026 - Data Center Moratorium, Journey Ahead, Spooky Trolley Tours, Rockin T-R Ranch [SHORT VIDEO] bi-weekly quick dive into the news September 17, 2026
Opening Letters COLUMN: I'm Being Bullied By A Doe workout woes on an Eau Claire trail and awaiting deer hunting season September 17, 2026
Best of Menomonie Volume One's guide to the gem on the Red Cedar. Presented by Westconsin Credit Union, Explore Menomonie and UW-Stout.
Best of Chippewa Falls Volume One's guide to the riverside city. Presented by Mason Companies and Northwestern Bank