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Issue #147 March 11, 2010

Rumblings | A Community Garden in Menomonie

needs council approval before fundraising

Menomonites are working to add an organic community garden to the growing number of such projects in the Chippewa Valley.

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Issue #147 March 11, 2010

Glimpse | Vietnam Veterans' Day Gets Real

On March 27, Eau Claire’s North High School will host the first official Vietnam Veterans’ Day Celebration in Wisconsin, the end result of a long campaign by Eau Claire resident Thuy Smith.

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Issue #147 March 11, 2010

Shortcuts | March 11, 2010

How many steps does it take to put on some hand sanitizer? The answer, according to UW–Stout’s first ever Rube Goldberg machine team, is 120.

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Issue #147 March 11, 2010

Stick to the Stories

the potential height of future buildings on Water Street stirs debate

“Taller buildings ... will lessen the opportunity for residents to enjoy the views of the river, decrease the enjoyment of the users of the bike trail, and decrease the appearance of the neighborhood.”

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words by Trevor Kupfer

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Issue #146 February 25, 2010

Shortcuts | February 25, 2010

You read that V1 blog post a month ago, right? The one telling of the possibility that a state committee will examine the sale of raw milk in Wisconsin? Of course you did. Well, it turns out there is a committee, and it’s meeting in our backyard!

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Issue #146 February 25, 2010

Glimpse | News From the Naming Stuff Front

Of voyageurs, oxen, and children's theatres

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Issue #146 February 25, 2010

Thanks for Asking | February 25, 2010

answering your questions to the very best of his considerable ability

"My mother-in-law was wondering if we had any POW or internment camps here. Do you know?"

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words by Frank Smoot

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Issue #146 February 25, 2010

ChippePedia

online museum project chronicles regional culture

“If you’ve gone tubing at FATFAR, write about it. If you saw a celebrity down at The Joynt, write about it.” – CVM Editor Frank Smoot on the broad range of topics ChippePedia.org will include

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words by Emily Kuhn

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Issue #145 February 11, 2010

Rumblings | SculptureWalk

professional sculptures could be headed to a location near you

An interactive public art display involving between 25 and 50 professionally made sculptures from around the world may be coming to downtown Eau Claire.

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words by Trevor Kupfer

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Issue #145 February 11, 2010

Shortcuts | February 11, 2009

Eau Claire County voters could have the opportunity to offer their opinion about where to build the controversial county jail at an advisory referendum tentatively scheduled for April 6.

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Issue #145 February 11, 2010

Glimpse | Can Wisconsin Canola Oil Fuel Biodiesel?

Former county extension agent and current CVTC agriscience instructor Dwight Swenson believes that oil from canola grown in Wisconsin can produce a biodiesel fuel that is cost-competitive.

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words by Yael Grauer

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Issue #145 February 11, 2010

Questioning the Locals | Evelyn Henninger

The world has changed a lot since 1906. What’s one thing you’re sorry has changed?

Now everyone has everything fixed for them. I liked to go out and make my own trails.

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Issue #145 February 11, 2010

Mapping Dick Feeney

local history buff leaving behind legacy in a map

As far as random knowledge of the Chippewa Valley goes, Dick Feeney is arguably the champion of it.

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words by Megan Ault

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Issue #144 January 28, 2010

Our Very Own Woonerf?

Muttered phrases like “mental speed bumps,” “pavement patterning,” and “colored and stamped concrete finishes” at a recent Eau Claire Plan Commission meeting have got us excited.

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words by Trevor Kupfer

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Issue #144 January 28, 2010

New Venue?

Nate and Justin Vernon hope to renovate downtown building into cultural space

“The Vernons’ proposal was an opportunity for downtown to go for the home run instead of playing it safe with a single. ... There is a big upside for the community if this project is successful.” – Mike Schatz, EC Economic Development Administrator & RDA

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Issue #144 January 28, 2010

Shortcuts | January 28, 2010

Lake Wissota’s Ice Fishing Tournament, which took place Jan. 22-24, will soon be part of the reality TV show Ice Men.

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Issue #144 January 28, 2010

Thanks for Asking | January 28, 2010

“I’m an insomniac. At four o’clock one morning I saw you on an episode of Animal Planet’s new show The Haunted, and I wanted to know where the story was set. The bridges looked like Chippewa Falls or maybe Jim Falls …”

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Issue #143 January 14, 2010

Shortcuts | January 14, 2010

Eau Claire is among the best health care cities in the state, according to a report recently released by Citizen Action of Wisconsin.

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Issue #143 January 14, 2010

Election News

local election updates

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Issue #143 January 14, 2010

Questioning the Locals |
Chef Timothy Grayson

Who is your favorite? Chef from South Park, the Swedish Chef, or (BAM!) Emeril Lagasse?

For some reason, friends always want me to make something that is served on fire. Why is that?

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Issue #143 January 14, 2010

Arts Link

new arts-based networking group forms

“We could make this big pretentious group with a hoity toity mission, but really we’re just some people getting together to enjoy great shows.”

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words by Trevor Kupfer

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Issue #142 December 24, 2009

Rumblings | December 24, 2009
Putting the ‘Liberal’ in liberal education

local student starts new school

Though it’s in its infantile stages, Eau Claire may see yet another new education opportunity sprouting in the coming months.

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words by Heather Brunner

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Issue #142 December 24, 2009

Thanks for Asking |
December 24 2009

What are the top 5 celebrity appearances in the Valley?

"Well, some locals beat-down the Insane Clown Posse on Water Street in 2001."

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Issue #142 December 24, 2009

Lending Machine

city buys into regional fund to benefit local businesses

With help from the county, the city recently bought its way into the Regional Business Fund.

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Issue #141 December 10, 2009

Shortcuts | December 10, 2009

A survey of state deer stations show that the deer tally and number of registrations during Wisconsin’s nine-day gun hunt dropped 13 and 29 percent, respectively,

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Issue #141 December 10, 2009

Stout Kids to Graduate in Recyclable Style

This December Stout is going green with their gowns. Of course they’ll still be black, but instead of the regular material, students will be donning gowns made of 100 percent recyclables.

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words by Lisa de Felice

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Issue #141 December 10, 2009

The Cord Wrangler

Wrangling computer cords into submission is an ongoing battle. Solutions have been attempted, but many left much to be desired. Micah Maraia knew there had to be a better way.

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words by Betty Rae Matthews

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Issue #141 December 10, 2009

Questioning the Locals |
Karen Burrell (aka Ozseeker the Clown)

What would you say to those who are frightened of clowns?

What would you say to those who are frightened of clowns?

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Issue #141 December 10, 2009

What’s in a Ghetto?

a local label debate

Former neighborhood association president Bob Schneider agreed. “Ghetto has an inflammatory connotation – ‘conferring inferior status or limited opportunity,’"

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Issue #140 November 26, 2009

Police Reports | November 26, 2009

Armed robbery is like congratulating someone on their pregnancy when they aren’t pregnant ...

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Issue #140 November 26, 2009

Rumblings | November 26, 2009
An arts-based charter school?

Former teacher looking to start arts-based charter school

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Issue #140 November 26, 2009

Shortcuts | November 26, 2009

The hunt for an acceptable jail site is still on in full force.

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Issue #140 November 26, 2009

Thanks for Asking | November 26 2009

What is that white substance sprayed on the new concrete median on Clairemont Ave.?

In concrete-aficionado terms, concrete can “spall” and “scale” – “break up” or “flake off” to you and me.

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words by Frank Smoot

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Issue #140 November 26, 2009

The Parks Guru

Eau Claire’s Phil Johnson opts for the private sector

Public spaces define areas in a community, and each of those areas is better because of them.

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Issue #139 November 12, 2009

Arts on a Budget

arts organization funding issue divides city council

“They aren’t fluff. They bring affordable outlets for entertainment; they bring economic development; and they’re certainly worth our help.” – City Council President Kerry Kincaid

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Issue #139 November 12, 2009

Questioning the Locals |
Kristine Robertson, School Bus Driver

What makes you popular with the kids?

"A treat once in a while doesn’t hurt, either! Of course, they don’t receive it until they arrive at their stops, so they won’t EAT ON THE BUS!"

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Issue #139 November 12, 2009

Shortcuts | November 12, 2009

The efforts of fundraisers to save school field trips here in Eau Claire have shown up on national radar: The Wall Street Journal.

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Issue #138 October 29, 2009

Shortcuts | October 29, 2009

We’ve patiently waited all summer, and now Eau Claire’s LE Phillips Memorial Public Library is finally ready to unveil the improvements.

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Issue #138 October 29, 2009

Local Hip-Hop Association? Yep.

Breakneck The Mage is calling all B-Boys, B-Girls, hip-hop enthusiasts, rap appreciators, and anyone else listening (or reading).

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words by Mitchell See

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Issue #138 October 29, 2009

Thanks for Asking | October 29 2009

Why was Lake Hallie Park called “Electric Park?”

Eau Claire, so they say, was the fourth city in the U.S. to get electric street rail (after Boston, Columbus, OH, and Janesville) ...

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words by Frank Smoot

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Issue #138 October 29, 2009

Bike to the Future

commission wants input on the city’s biking needs

This is a great opportunity for everyone to get involved in the improvement of our community. The committee is eagerly awaiting public input.

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Issue #137 October 15, 2009

Shortcuts | October 15, 2009

Arts Wisconsin recently announced its annual Arts in the Community awards ...

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Issue #137 October 15, 2009

Stout Students Invent Award-Winning Trousers

“They saw products on the market to help conscious fall victims, but none to aid suspension trauma for the unconscious...”

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words by Heidi Kraemer

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Issue #137 October 15, 2009

Questioning the Locals |
Tal Morgan, Blizzard Flipper

Is flipping Blizzards something that women respond to?

Is flipping Blizzards something that women respond to?

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words by Ian Jacoby

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Issue #137 October 15, 2009

Hot Plots

a community garden association sprouts up

“Being a part of this effort is being part of a greater effort of greening our city. In my opinion there’s nothing bigger than that.” – City council member Andrew Werthmann

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Issue #136 October 1, 2009

Shortcuts | October 1, 2009

Put your hands together for Ben Richgruber, the executive director of the Eau Claire Regional Arts Center in Eau Claire who ...

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Issue #136 October 1, 2009

UPDATED!
Rolling with The Punches

an update on local roller derby

Local Jessi Wright was the first person to bypass the notion that “someone” should start a roller derby team in the Chippewa Valley.

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words by Betty Rae Matthews

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Issue #136 October 1, 2009

Thanks for Asking | October 1, 2009

Could you track down whatever became of the Big Ben in London Square Mall?

Detroit artist Oscar Graves constructed the clock for London Square. While we Eau Clairians think of it fondly, it’s by no means ...

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words by Frank Smoot

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Issue #136 October 1, 2009

Our Schools' Good News

videos better connect schools to community

“I hope people in the community can realize, by watching these shows, how great the students and staff are in our school district.”

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words by Jenna Campbell

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Issue #134 September 3, 2009

Phoenix Park to become the Final Frontier

Plans to install a planet walk along the trail in Phoenix Park to the UWEC campus about to blast off.

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Issue #134 September 3, 2009

Shortcuts | September 3, 2009

Dogs of Chippewa Falls will now be allowed to run free, within the confines of a fenced-in dog park, that is.

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Issue #134 September 3, 2009

Questioning the Locals | Dawn High, Local Baker

Dawn is a fixture of the downtown Eau Claire farmers market.

What would your death bed meal be? The orange chicken at Old Country Buffet, my second favorite restaurant.

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words by Heather Mawhiney

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Issue #134 September 3, 2009

Getting into the Game

Stout major taps booming video game market

“If anyone comes in saying ‘Oh I like playing video games, so I must like doing this,’ they’re in for a surprise. It’s a lot of work.” – Diane Christie

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words by Bailey Berg

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Issue #133 August 20, 2009

Thanks for Asking | August 20, 2009

The Belfry on the corner of Farwell and Madison. Seriously, what is the deal with that?

I’ve never been in the Belfry. Tried several times, but never succeeded. My latest experience, doing due diligence to answer your question, is typical ...

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Issue #133 August 20, 2009

Shortcuts | August 20, 2009

UW-Eau Claire had to face a difficult budget cutting decision and cut a large portion of the L.E. Phillips Planetarium showings.

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Issue #133 August 20, 2009

Donald Trump's The Apprentice Comes to Dunn County (Except Not Really)

Thanks to an upcoming entrepreneurial program, now when you think The Apprentice, you can think of Dunn County.

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words by Lisa de Felice

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Issue #133 August 20, 2009

You Gotta Be Trippin'

local parents fight to save ECASD field trips

“(Field trips) expose them to something good. Every child has the right to experience them.”

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words by Brittany Landorf

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Issue #132 August 6, 2009

Shortcuts | August 6, 2009

Two new businesses have decided to relocate to Eau Claire, creating a combined 200 jobs over the next four years.

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Issue #132 August 6, 2009

The Seeds of Stewardship

duo of experts start local botanical society chapter

Often, the underlying scientific aspects of our wonderful natural backyard are lost in the shuffle ...

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words by Arya Roerig

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Issue #131 July 23, 2009

Locally Produced iPhone App Gives You an Out

David Brier of DBD International in Menomonie developed IsoBusy, a new iPhone application.

Whether you get a call from your daughter making poor decisions on spring break or an awkward call from a restaurant owner upset about your inappropriate behavior last night, each call is a definite excuse to excuse yourself.

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words by Gillian Ekern

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Issue #131 July 23, 2009

Police Reports | July 23, 2009

Do not assume your neighbor took his kindergarten curriculum about sharing seriously and help yourself to some chicken off his grill.

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Issue #131 July 23, 2009

Shortcuts | July 23, 2009

College education does not come cheaply, and rumblings about the growing cost of higher learning are not unfounded.

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Issue #131 July 23, 2009

Seeing the Signs

clothing boutique shows downtown a sign of what’s to come

Isabelle & Co. not only leads the way in high-end women’s retail, but now in outdoor signage as well.

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words by Heather Mawhiney

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Issue #131 July 23, 2009

Thanks for Asking | July 23, 2009

Adin Randall. What was he like – and how do you pronounce his first name?

Although he was one of our city’s first promoters – and involved in many ventures – Adin never got rich.

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words by Frank Smoot

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Issue #131 July 23, 2009

En Garde!

Eau Claire group, Amtgard, relives Medieval battles

On both sides of the clash, all are parrying strikes, making the killing blow, casting spells, or sailing arrows at each other smack dab in the middle of Eau Claire’s Owen Park on a beautiful Tuesday afternoon.

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words by Tyler Griggs

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Issue #130 July 9, 2009

State's first business improvement district celebrates 25 years

Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton coming to laud downtown BID

This September, the very first business improvement district in the state will celebrate a quarter-century in existence. And that BID is right here in Eau Claire.

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words by Trevor Kupfer

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Issue #130 July 9, 2009

Shortcuts | July 9, 2009

Opponents of the downtown jail site celebrated a narrow success on June 23 ...

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Issue #130 July 9, 2009

Questioning the Locals | Carson and Molly Anderson

What do you want to be when you’re all growed up?

As they stuffed their faces with popsicles, we asked the sugar-rushed young-uns a few pressing questions ...

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words by Heather Mawhiney

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Issue #130 July 9, 2009

Washing the Wastewater

a fascinating trip into the world of local sewage

Last year, the City of Eau Claire’s Wastewater Treatment Plant treated 2.06 million gallons of your, um, used water.

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words by Emily Kuhn

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Issue #129 June 25, 2009

Shortcuts | June 25, 2009

Legislation passed through the state senate and assembly recently that lowers the legal hunting age in Wisconsin to 10 years old.

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Issue #129 June 25, 2009

Thanks for Asking | June 25, 2009

The Grand Illusion on Water Street – I remember it was Amazing Jeffries, something like that ...

"You’re remembering Lord Jeffries Pub, which it was only briefly. For a dozen years between Lord Jeffries and the GI ..."

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words by Frank Smoot

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Issue #129 June 25, 2009

The Wallet in the Wall

billfold returned to owner 40 years after it was lost

“He said, ‘I found your wallet,’ and I said, ‘What do you mean? I have my wallet right here.’ I thought it was some kind of ... new scam.”

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words by Emma O'Brien

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Issue #128 June 11, 2009

Shortcuts | June 11, 2009

Despite the country’s prolonged economic woes, the City of Eau Claire is worth $4,466,344,900,

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Issue #128 June 11, 2009

The Arbor-licious Six Pack

six of Eau Claire’s most interesting trees

branch out and learn about some awesome local foliage

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Issue #128 June 11, 2009

Stepping Off the Stage

an exit interview with the Tainter’s Gary Schuster

“Get more people involved in making art and you eventually have a prosperous art economy, because with personal experience comes appreciation.”

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words by Trevor Kupfer

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Issue #127 May 28, 2009

Police Reports | May 28, 2009

Trying to return clothing purchased at thrift stores to department stores for full price makes hipsters cry.

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Issue #127 May 28, 2009

Shortcuts | May 28, 2009

The Mabel Tainter’s executive director, Gary Schuster, is resigning in order to pursue studies at UW-Stout.

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Issue #127 May 28, 2009

Local VW Bus Proves that the Wild Things are in Eau Claire

On one side of the van, they painted Max and his boat from Where the Wild Things Are ...

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words by Lisa de Felice

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Issue #127 May 28, 2009

Thanks for Asking | May 28, 2009

"Why do they keep watering the heck out of the school lawns?"

The district spends about $90,000 a year on water, which as far as I know includes everything from drinking fountains to soccer fields.

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words by Frank Smoot

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Issue #127 May 28, 2009

Chaos Theory

Chaos Water Park opens the flood gates of fun

"Everywhere I looked I saw chaos. Cities upon cities, all being destroyed by dinosaurs, aliens, giant bugs, sea monsters, tsunami-type waves. King Kong even makes an appearance."

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Issue #126 May 14, 2009

Shortcuts | May 14, 2009

Numbers of confirmed swine flu cases are rising across the state and nation ...

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Issue #126 May 14, 2009

Questioning the Locals | Herby Radmann

Since 1994, Herby has been the “Soul Proprietor” of one the most unique businesses around.

"Why is it named bullfrog? Do you even have frogs?"

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Issue #126 May 14, 2009

What a Whip Can Get You

one of the world’s best with a whip is from right here

The first thing you notice when you meet Adam is how he manages to make something that he takes very seriously, and is obviously incredibly skillful at, seem almost casual.

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words by Aryn Widule

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Issue #125 April 30, 2009

Fat Squirrel Provides Fat Cash for College

A pair of Fall Creek sisters lucked out and snagged $10,000 on America’s Funniest Home Videos.

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words by Nicole Humphrey

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Issue #125 April 30, 2009

Shortcuts | April 30, 2009

EC Transit gets much-needed $2 million in federal stimulus money.

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Issue #125 April 30, 2009

Risking (Social) Life and Limb

four self-described nerds craft a gigantic Risk board

“It’s super nerdy, but awesome,” Aryn Widule warned me as I insisted on visiting his home.

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words by Trevor Kupfer

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Issue #125 April 30, 2009

Thanks for Asking | April 30, 2009

"I heard that there was an ice cream parlor on Water St. with an adult movie theater in back."

Family patrons could treat themselves to – I kid you not – a Nazi memorabilia display.

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Issue #125 April 30, 2009

Local Development: A Breakdown

most area development moves ahead in tough times

Area developers say they’re generally unfazed, at least not enough to drop projects.

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Issue #124 April 16, 2009

Former UWEC Athlete Aims for 2014 Olympics

UWEC graduate Lauri Bausch is a nomad in the world of competitive athletics.

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Issue #124 April 16, 2009

The Chippewa Valley’s First iPhone App

The Chippewa Valley officially has its first-ever original iPhone App: Slide-a-ma-jig.

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words by Mike Paulus

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Issue #124 April 16, 2009

Shortcuts | April 16, 2009

Do you know what a Blugold is? Soon, you will.

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Issue #124 April 16, 2009

Police Reports | April 6, 2009

“Negligent handling of burning materials” is the nice way of saying, “your bottle rockets ...

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words by Mike Paulus

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Issue #124 April 16, 2009

The (Taxidermy) Six Pack

six of the weirdest once-living items at downtown Eau Claire’s Antique Emporium

Check out some of the Chippewa Valley's strangest stuffed animals!

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words by Trevor Kupfer

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Issue #124 April 16, 2009

Room for Improvement

dowtown may get a massive new garden

Excitement has been centering on the possibility of a fifth community garden for Eau Claire.

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words by Diane Embry

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Issue #123 April 2, 2009

Shortcuts | April 2, 2009

I recently did a project on budget solutions for the Eau Claire School District ...

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Issue #123 April 2, 2009

Thanks for Asking | April 2, 2009

What is the Chippewa Valley Beverage Company and is it still around?

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words by Frank Smoot

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Issue #123 April 2, 2009

Shortcuts | April 2, 2009

Many things may be up in the Chippewa Valley, but crime isn’t one of them.

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Issue #123 April 2, 2009

Déjà Vu Jail Decision

The ballot has been cast: 10-5 in favor of keeping the County Jail remains downtown.

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words by Diane Embry

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Issue #123 April 2, 2009

Downtown Landmark to Become an Inn

Commonly known as “the mural building,” the downtown structure will be a fancy hotel.

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words by Trevor Kupfer

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Issue #123 April 2, 2009

Chatting with Our
City Council Hopefuls

Candidate Conversations: a Eau Claire city council election guide

check out our semi-regular interview extravaganza with local city council candidates

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Issue #122 March 19, 2009

Shortcuts | March 19, 2009

Local chocolates were represented at the Taste of Chocolate Midwest Dessert Competition.

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Issue #122 March 19, 2009

Reverend Aaron

Eau Claire man starts Church of Atheism

Rev. Aaron is starting up the “Church of Atheism” as a free-thinking discussion group.

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words by Aryn Widule

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Issue #122 March 19, 2009

Questioning the Locals | Kayla Laramy

Kayla was born and raised near Chippewa Falls, and loves the community’s atmosphere.

Who is the greatest Leinenkugel of all time?

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Issue #122 March 19, 2009

Bright Ideas

local students compete in Rube Goldberg contest

Their 49-step Mine Shaft machine had inventive reverse folding stairs, sand filling buckets ...

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words by Nicole Humphrey

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Issue #122 March 19, 2009

Shortcuts | March 19, 2009

Imagine being only 2 years old, weighing 3 pounds, and already having three litters of puppies.

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Issue #121 March 5, 2009

Police Reports | March 5, 2009

As the king of evil, Satan would probably find more sinister ways to resist arrest.

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words by Eric Rasmussen

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Issue #121 March 5, 2009

Shortcuts | March 5, 2009

About 660 people took part in the Polar Plunge Feb. 22, raising about $97,000.

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Issue #121 March 5, 2009

Rumblings | March 5, 2009

Community Arts Center: several parties are discussing a complex in Eau Claire

A small group has been discussing the possibility of a community arts center for a few years.

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words by Trevor Kupfer

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Issue #121 March 5, 2009

Thanks for Asking | March 5, 2009

Could you tell me about the building on South Barstow where the Midwest Mercantile is?

He died on a business trip to Fargo, which reinforces a long-held belief. Fargo is bad news.

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words by Frank Smoot

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Issue #121 March 5, 2009

A Mountain of Ambition

Menomonie’s towering taxi service

"If I give your mom or dad a good service, I will be rewarded another way round.”

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words by Emma O'Brien

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Issue #120 February 19, 2009

Shortcuts | Feb. 19, 2009

Filmmakers shot footage in Eau Claire a few weeks back as part of a documentary about ...

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Issue #120 February 19, 2009

Fighting Wisconsin’s “Puppy Mill Capital”

According to TV18 News Anchor Jamie Paige, Clark County is the “puppy mill capital” of Wisconsin

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words by Emily Thierfelder

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Issue #120 February 19, 2009

Questioning the Locals | Wynne Cook

Wynne moved here 31 years ago from Madison to start the Cook Family Health Center.

You lived with three musicians (husband and two sons), how nerve-racking was that?

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Issue #120 February 19, 2009

Making the Connection

plan may bring multimodal transport options to Valley

Plans by the Midwest Regional Rail Initiative promises only to “consider” service to the area.

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Issue #119 February 5, 2009

Shortcuts | Feb. 5, 2009

In anticipation of a projected $5.1 million budget deficit, the ECASD is making cuts.

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Issue #119 February 5, 2009

Thanks for Asking | Feb. 5, 2009

Why do squirrels gnaw on my plastic patio furniture?

"Although I have not eaten resin chairs, I doubt their nutritional value."

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Issue #119 February 5, 2009

Something’s in the Water

new plan envisions Water St. 20 years from now

The DNR has already had input on a river access project that could include stairs, a beach ...

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Issue #118 January 22, 2009

Shortcuts | Jan. 22, 2009

condensed local news about civic and cultural goings-on

A staggering 2009 budget shortfall has not intimidated new candidates from running for Council.

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Issue #118 January 22, 2009

O’Leary’s Smoking Bus

In case you hadn’t noticed, there’s a bus parked outside O’Leary’s ...

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Issue #118 January 22, 2009

Questioning the Locals | Babe the Blue Ox

Babe is one the Chippewa Valley’s most mythological residents

Have you ever considered ditching Paul and hooking up with the Brawny guy?

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Issue #118 January 22, 2009

Co-Opting the Art Scene

downtown’s new art co-op Tangled Up in Hue

“We felt that the space could become more than just another retail business.”

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Issue #117 January 8, 2009

Shortcuts | Jan. 8, 2009

Chippewa Falls closed a $1.4 million deal for a major commercial development that could ...

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Issue #117 January 8, 2009

Police Reports | Jan. 8, 2009

lessons we've learned from local police reports

A kid stole a rifle from his mom’s gun cabinet and pawned it for tickets to a Vikings game.

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Issue #117 January 8, 2009

Thanks for Asking | Jan. 8, 2009

Is Bon Iver the biggest local entertainment story ever?

Is Bon Iver the biggest local entertainment story ever?

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Issue #117 January 8, 2009

Beyond Green

Eau Claire reviews sustainability plans

“It doesn’t mean the city will do it, but they’ll have to consider it.”

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Issue #116 December 18, 2008

Shortcuts | Dec. 18, 2008

Disease, natural disaster, and bioterrorism strike fear into Americans, but here in Wisconsin...

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Issue #116 December 18, 2008

Downtown Chippewa
Restores Landmark

Chippewa Falls is in the midst of an intoxicating phenomenon known as “downtown revitalization.”

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Issue #116 December 18, 2008

Questioning the Locals | Ron “Duff” Martin

area man has collected over 4,000 Santa figurines

Is it hard to find new Santa figures every year? Will you ever feel like you’ve got enough?

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Issue #116 December 18, 2008

It's Electric!

group at North High builds electric cars in class

If they place first, North High School’s Electrical Vehicle Team is entitled to bragging rights.

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Issue #115 December 4, 2008

Shortcuts | Dec. 4, 2008

The Eau Claire Public School Board is tapping into the minds of the city-at-large ...

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Issue #115 December 4, 2008

Police Reports | Dec. 4, 2008

lessons we've learned from local police reports

Ignition Interlock not only prevents drunk driving, but also acts as a sweet name for ...

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Issue #115 December 4, 2008

Glimpse | Wyatt Earp Relative
at Stout

Wyatt Berry Stapp Earp survived one of the most notorious gunfights in history

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Issue #115 December 4, 2008

Thanks for Asking | Dec. 4, 2008

The Muzak downtown: who’s in charge of it and where does it come from?

The Muzak that plays downtown: who’s in charge of it and where does it come from?

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Issue #115 December 4, 2008

Teaching the Teachers

Menomonie faculty learn about modern jobs

It was Menomonie area teachers’ turn to take a field trip ...

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Issue #114 November 20, 2008

Shortcuts | Nov. 20, 2008

The stalled plan to expand the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library has some new juice.

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Issue #114 November 20, 2008

Glimpse | No Need to Fear, Trash Dog Is Here!

Anne walks Emma down Water Street as the dog picks up, and throws away, garbage.

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Issue #114 November 20, 2008

Questioning the Locals | Billy Noss

“I got a trophy case full of firsts, seconds, thirds, golds, silvers, bronzes, all kinds.”

How did you first get into being a ball boy?

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Issue #114 November 20, 2008

Get Smartt

online job network changes face of area employment

“Employers are more cognizant of the people they are hiring. They’re not just going ..."

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Issue #112 October 23, 2008

Shortcuts | Oct. 23, 2008

Now the city and university have teamed up to present a fresh, new online directory ...

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Issue #112 October 23, 2008

Police Reports | Oct. 23, 2008

lessons we've learned from local police reports

When someone steals 500 pounds of copper balls ...

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Issue #112 October 23, 2008

Glimpse | Chippewa Falls Cougars Get Comfortable

Chippewa Falls’ largest feline residents have a new, impressive home.

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Issue #112 October 23, 2008

Thanks for Asking | Oct. 23, 2008

I have heard my house used to be everything from a meat market to a sewing shop ...

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Issue #112 October 23, 2008

Casting Ballots

parties discuss the issues important to local voters

Health care and energy are two large issues on voters’ minds, but it all about the economy.

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words by Theresa Schneider

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Issue #111 October 9, 2008

Shortcuts | Oct. 9, 2008

The Stones Throw’s popular Wednesday night hookah lounge was set to recommence Oct. 8 ...

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Issue #111 October 9, 2008

Glimpse | Sukkot Shelter Takes a Ride

This year for Sukkot, Temple Sholom will be building a sukka ...

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Issue #111 October 9, 2008

Questioning the Locals | Tom Glenetzke

You need to refuel: do you go with Gatorade, water, or what?

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Issue #111 October 9, 2008

A Sense of Community

new campus media group blogs, videos, broadcasts

“We’re getting it up to speed and we’re turning it into a virtual community ... "

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words by Carrie Weiss

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Issue #110 September 25, 2008

Police Reports | Sept. 25, 2008

lessons we've learned from local police reports

“I’m going to die” and “My phone is going to die” are two very different messages.

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Issue #110 September 25, 2008

Shortcuts | Sept. 25, 2008

Sacred Heart Hospital is seeking winter coats and other things to keep people warm.

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Issue #110 September 25, 2008

Glimpse | Educational Playground Mural Informs and Delights

... Part of the course included the painting of science murals on local schools and playgrounds.

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Issue #110 September 25, 2008

Thanks for Asking | Sept. 25, 2008

Please tell me more about the Multitone Phonograph Company.

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Issue #110 September 25, 2008

The Jail: What Happens Now

special committee to restart halted jail expansion

“We have to come to this meeting with the notion that basically this is an open book.”

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words by Carrie Weiss

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Issue #110 September 25, 2008

Reader Letters | Sept. 25, 2008

The wealthy invest their wealth only to accumulate more wealth ...

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Issue #109 September 11, 2008

Shortcuts | Sept. 11, 2008

The Eau Claire Area Economic Development Corporation is launching a new program ...

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Issue #109 September 11, 2008

Glimpse | Scooter’s Mural In The (Storage) Closet

The mural was a brainstorm between David Baranek, co-owner of Scooter’s Bar and Miss Dee-Lovely.

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Issue #109 September 11, 2008

Questioning the Locals | Corey Grotte Sr.

Shorts or pants?

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Issue #109 September 11, 2008

Architecture To Adore

local churches have overlooked aesthetic value

As far as I know, Michelangelo didn’t work Eau Claire into his tour ...

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Issue #108 August 28, 2008

Police Reports | Aug. 28, 2008

lessons we've learned from local police reports

You can’t test drive vehicles when the dealership is closed.

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Issue #108 August 28, 2008

Shortcuts | Aug. 28, 2008

We have a sneaking suspicion that Google Maps’ surveillance-cam/photo-mapping tool ...

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Issue #108 August 28, 2008

Glimpse | For Sale: That Building With The Murals

Of the seven buildings in Eau Claire that represent a “Commercial Vernacular” style ...

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words by Abi Zimmer

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Issue #108 August 28, 2008

Thanks for Asking | Aug. 28, 2008

Where was the Sherman House? Is it still standing?

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Issue #108 August 28, 2008

Foresight is 20/20

Clear Vision project reveals future plans for community

There`s an old saying: people don`t plan to fail, they fail to plan ...

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