Opening Letters

Opening LettersOctober 20, 2016

Lights Out

there is nothing to fear but …

Opening LettersSeptember 21, 2016

A Box of Clues

on a historical hunt, books uncovered, records spun, and a resurrection gone awry

Opening LettersAugust 25, 2016

The Magic Network

social connections forged in a small city are priceless

Opening LettersAugust 9, 2016

10 Hot Tips for Using Local Trails

pro suggestions on biker shorts, picking up after your dog, and ... unicycles?

Opening LettersJuly 27, 2016

A Wise Investment in Wisconsin Businesses

cuts to UW System will come back to bite local job creators

Opening LettersJuly 14, 2016

Essay: Finding Sunshine in the Storm

in a time of incivility and anger, we can fulfill our need to connect with others

Opening LettersJune 29, 2016

It's Not Just a Game

kubb has been changing lives in the Valley for over 10 years

Opening LettersJune 14, 2016

Pool Identity: The making of an Eau Claire icon

after over 25 years, the Fairfax Pool in Eau Claire is still a summertime hotspot for sunshine, water, and nachos

Opening LettersJune 2, 2016

Sticking It Out

After one year in Eau Claire, I wanted to leave. After 30 years, I’m happy I stayed.

Opening LettersMay 20, 2016

Syttende Why?

the Valley’s strong Scandinavian heritage makes Norway’s Syttende Mai holiday worth celebrating

Opening LettersMay 3, 2016

Vicarious Roller Grrrl

roller derby is an exercise in empowerment – for fans as well as competitors

Opening LettersApril 19, 2016

Morning Glory

in a Wisconsin spring, the early bird gets the best show

Opening LettersApril 5, 2016

A Huge Chunk of the Audience

house show a reminder that life on the road is a challenge

Opening LettersMarch 23, 2016

Life and Vegetables

springtime in Eau Claire is for get-up-and-growing

Opening LettersMarch 8, 2016

10 National Development Trends Found in Downtown Eau Claire

an urban development expert outlined 10 downtown trends, and you can see all of them in Eau Claire

Opening LettersFebruary 24, 2016

Small City, Big Laughs

whenever they tour, Peoria comic and friends make it a point to stop in Eau Claire

Opening LettersJanuary 27, 2016

Icy Reflections

laments swirling around the old neighborhood rink

Opening LettersDecember 10, 2015

Crunch Time: The Packers – and some of their fans – need a little healing

Opening LettersNovember 24, 2015

The Young Buck: experiencing deer camp with the older generation

Opening LettersNovember 11, 2015

From Soldier to Citizen

reflections on being a veteran by a member of the Facebook generation