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Issue #147 March 11, 2010

Local BattleBot Phenom

Stout engineering student rocks them, socks them

The only thing better than robots? Fighting robots.

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words by Matt Ledger

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Issue #146 February 25, 2010

City Ponders Terrain Park

EC Parks & Rec has big ideas for the “Northwest Community Park”

There are plans for a tubing/ski/snowboard hill with future dreams of a tow rope, snowmaking machines, and a warming hut. There is a tangle of cross-country ski trails for winter, and some pretty crazy looking trails for summer mountain biking.

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words by Heidi Kraemer

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Issue #145 February 11, 2010

Ready, Set, Barstool!

Second annual Barstool Races come to Chippewa

Chippewa Falls’ Brown Hut Tavern is holding its second annual Barstool Races this month. You’re no doubt wondering what that is ...

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words by Yael Grauer

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Issue #143 January 14, 2010

Eat-and-Greet with the Champion Packers

When the Packers won the Super Bowl back in 1997, it seemed like the beginning of a dynasty ...

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words by Ken Szymanski

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Issue #143 January 14, 2010

Snowcial Winteraction

new winter event series starts on EC’s East Hill

Winter After Hours is a social get-together that offers ice skating, kubb, snowshoeing, snow sculpting, hot beverages, a fire pit, and wintry music under the pristine and festively lit Boyd Park.

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words by Trevor Kupfer

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Issue #140 November 26, 2009

Married Movers

local dance instructors Dave and Karen Goggin

“You have to defend yourself from the other dancers on the floor. It can get brutal out there.” – Dance instructor Dave Goggin

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words by Heidi Kraemer

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Issue #138 October 29, 2009

Polo on Wheels (with pictures!)

group in Menomonie reintroducing bike polo

Bike polo has been making a comeback from the early 1900s through fixed gear culture and Christenson wanted to be a part of that resurgence.

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words by Betty Rae Matthews

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Issue #138 October 29, 2009

Big Screen Madden

Micon Cinema is hosting free Madden 2010 tournaments in the lobby before each Packer game.

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words by Emily Diehl

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Issue #138 October 29, 2009

A Triathlon with a Roof

On November 14, Gold's Gym will host their first annual indoor triathlon for people ages 13 and up.

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words by Emily Diehl

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Issue #136 October 1, 2009

Tour d’Eau Claire

bicycle community event centers on messenger-style race

Tour d’Eau Claire is more than a race; it’s a bicycle awareness event.

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words by Emily Diehl

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Issue #133 August 20, 2009

Hmoobfest

an interactive and intercultural experience

With more than 4,000 in the Eau Claire, Chippewa, and Dunn counties, the Hmong people make up an integral part of the culture of the Chippewa Valley, but not many non-Hmong can boast knowing much of their culture and heritage.

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words by Heather Mawhiney

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Issue #133 August 20, 2009

Give it a 10

BMX group North of Ten makes huge internet splash

“Things like the X-Games are a tool to sell products. North Of Ten is just kind of a group of friends who ride bikes and don’t have cell phones.”

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words by David Smuhl

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Issue #131 July 23, 2009

It's a Kubb-olution!

US Midwest Kubb Championship tossed into Boyd Park

Over 40 teams, from five different states, will be swarming Boyd Park on August 8 to compete in the 2009 U.S Midwest Kubb Championship.

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words by Bailey Berg

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Issue #130 July 9, 2009

Sustainability Fair

Menomonie's Wilson Park to get really, really green

On Saturday, July 25, Wilson Park in Menomonie will once again be the host of a Sustainability Fair.

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words by Nick Gourdoux

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Issue #129 June 25, 2009

Hospitals Adjust Flaws in Athletes' Movements

Luther Midelfort started a program in mid-June designed to help athletes improve, and take their games to another level.

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words by Nick Gourdoux

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Issue #129 June 25, 2009

Packer to Ride for Uganda

Packer Ryan Pickett Teams with Annual Eau Claire Ride

This year will be the fourth year of the Bike Ride for Uganda, but the first time that it will be paired up with Green Bay Packers’ defensive tackle Ryan Pickett.

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words by Nick Gourdoux

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Issue #129 June 25, 2009

Fourth of July Celebrations

There’s Way More than Fireworks on Independence Day

Prepare yourself for an exiting 4th of July weekend, because the Chippewa Valley is jumping with activities for tons of patriotic family fun.

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words by Gillian Ekern

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Issue #125 April 30, 2009

They'll Slot You In

60s racing sensation returns to popularity

“Everyone has a great big smile on their face when they do it.” – Todd Blaeser

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words by Lisa de Felice

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Issue #125 April 30, 2009

Valley Cat Bike Race
Returns for Another Lap

The one word that sums up this year’s Eau Claire Valley Cat bike race is MORE!

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words by Betty Rae Matthews

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Issue #124 April 16, 2009

Greasy Fixin's

local bike lovers spread a sense of autonomy

“One of the most important things we’re trying to do is give people a sense of ownership."

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words by Aryn Widule

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Issue #124 April 16, 2009

Eau Claire a Hot Spot for NCAA Tournaments

"UWEC hosts many NCAA tournaments and we have a strong track record with the NCAA."

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words by Brent Widmark

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Issue #122 March 19, 2009

Pillows Comin' At Ya!

year four of the city’s biggest feather-weight fight

Calling all pillow-bashing enthusiasts!

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words by Robin Kinderman

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Issue #118 January 22, 2009

Rumble in the Jungle

annual snowshoe race back for the third year

Be honest: right about now, in the dead of winter, you’re bored out of your mind.

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words by Lisa de Felice

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Issue #116 December 18, 2008

Bump, Set, Dome!

slots still available for one-of-a-kind volleyball leagues

“It has been unbelievable. Everybody walks in the door and says, ‘Wow.’" – Bill “Loopy” Kleitch

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words by Trevor Kupfer

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Issue #116 December 18, 2008

Pedaling through the Snow

Menomonie cyclists are putting a fresh twist on old holiday traditions this year.

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words by Carrie Weiss

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Issue #114 November 20, 2008

Sawblades Gets 'The Axe'

financial trouble sends Sawblades skidding

"The league would have been a great thing for Wisconsin."

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words by Brent Widmark

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Issue #109 September 11, 2008

Look Up

Chippewa Valley Boy Scouts bring back air show featuring Blue Angels

Some of the performers will be the U.S. Army Golden Knights, the F/A-18F Super Hornet ...

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words by Claire Jeffries

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Issue #109 September 11, 2008

Rack 'Em Up

state pool champ might play at your favorite bars

“I used to be an artist, so I’m good at visualizing angles.”

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words by Robin Kinderman

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Issue #109 September 11, 2008

Hall of Fame Inducts First Pair of Members

The Eau Claire Baseball Hall of Fame officially welcomed its first inductees in August ...

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words by Trevor Kupfer

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Issue #108 August 28, 2008

Writing On The Wall

skate park mural project aims to let youth express themselves for all to see

“It’s a way for kids to give back to community and take ownership.”

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words by Abi Zimmer

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Issue #107 August 14, 2008

Taking A Cue

Eau Claire pockets a new billiards hal

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words by Thadeus Logan

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Issue #107 August 14, 2008

Athletes' Aches Answered

That's right, it's time for fall sports.

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words by Trevor Kupfer

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Issue #105 July 17, 2008

For The Birds

Kemper's Woods preserves land for public study, enjoyment of nature

When Dr. Charles Kemper was first approached with the idea of selling his land ...

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words by Megan Ault