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[PHOTOS] Menomonie Theater Guild Presents Irving Berlin's 'White Christmas'
the holiday musical will open on Dec. 5 and run through Dec. 14, sharing timeless song and dance with whimsical costumes
[PHOTOS] A Snowy Day At The Pleasant Valley Tree Farm
seasonal sips, snowfall and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus made for a magical weekend at family-owned farm
MAKE IT A HAYMARKET HOLIDAY: Seasonal Shindig Returns To Downtown E.C.
free trolley rides, photos with Santa, hot cocoa bar and more will be part of this year’s event
Can The YMCA Fundraise $20K in 72 Hours?
YMCA of the Chippewa Valley's 72 Hours of Impact campaign will benefit its various programs, financial assistance efforts
COLUMN: Eau Claire Has A 'Care Gap'
'If the answer is people don't feel connected, or proud, or engaged, then the work is clear: We have to make it easier for people to care.'
Kate Noe: A Force Of Financial Wisdom & Community Heart
wearing many hats in the office and well beyond, local leads with love, integrity, and purpose
Area Author Believes All We Need Is ‘Less Salt, More Sugar, A Little Wine’
Susan Thurin shares the best memories and recipes from Chippewa Valley family, friends in latest literary collection
[PHOTOS] Check Out The Annual Clearwater Jazz & Art Festival: Holiday Edition
the third iteration of this winter gathering at The Brewing Projekt welcomed fan favorites musicians and emerging creatives alike
50 YEARS OF BIRKIE FEVER: Poling Pens Novel in Celebration of The Birkebeiner
Eau Claire writer and skier Jerry Poling chronicles the history of Wisconsin’s legendary ski marathon
Eau Claire Axemen To Return In 2026, Announce New Head Coach Jim Britton
during a local press conference, Arena League CEO Jeff Holmes confirms Axemen will return
UW-Stout Blue Devils Embrace Erin Sullivan As New Athletics Director
Sullivan, a decades-long Blue Devil and athletics administrator, is now at the helm of the department
Kid Stuff Seniors Community Orgs
Campus Construction Leads to Heartwarming Relationship With Menomonie Senior Center
while UW-Stout's Heritage Hall undergoes renovations, campus child and family center will share space with the local senior center
IS THAT... CROCHET? E.C. Resident Places Second In Halo Championship Cosplay Contest
a true-to-life recreation of the video game's protagonist has landed James Adam's creation in a museum exhibit dedicated to the gaming series
Recreation Kid Stuff Family Life
Volume One's 12 Nights of Christmas
An Outdoor European-Style Market in the Holiday Courtyard of The Local Store
photography Local Culture History
A Grandma's Love For Photo Illuminates Transcendent Values Of Local Living
'My Grandma Celia Marx-Caton: Photographer of the early 1900s in Eau Claire' presented at the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library through November
Entrepreneurship sweets Food+Drink
SWEET & SAFE: Get Baked Brings Celiac-Friendly Goods to the Chippewa Valley
after a life-changing diagnosis in her family, local Jordan Plehal has reimagined holiday classics with her cottage bakery
VOTE NOW in our 2026 Best of the Chippewa Valley Reader Poll
Voting ends Friday, Dec. 5, at midnight
Santa’s on a Rampage AGAIN: Eau Claire Santa Cycle Rampage Returns
this year's Santa Cycle Rampage is officially part of DECI’s annual Haymarket Holiday event in downtown Eau Claire
Don't Forget To Visit The Newbies This Holiday Season
in the spirit of shopping local, make sure to check out these new retailers alongside your tried-and-true favorites
The Best Things In Life Are Free – And In This Case, Includes Ornaments
Half Moon Clay center spreads holiday cheer, generates random acts of kindness by gifting ornaments throughout the community
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