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Wednesday Jun. 3, 4:23pm

George Floyd Protests Planned in Chippewa Valley Today, Thursday, and Friday

“As the nation is angered, it is important we stay strong and vigilant in remaining peaceful in our community’s protest,” the Facebook event reads, “and demanding our nation brings an end to senseless ...

Wednesday Jun. 3, 10:02am

LOCAL LIT: ‘Father Time’

My son and I stand in the driveway on this warm May evening – 10 weeks into coronavirus isolation. It’s fully dark, with the thinnest crescent moon rising. Suddenly, he bursts down the sidewalk yelling ...

Tuesday Jun. 2, 5:42pm

Standing Up to Injustice: Eau Claire Rallies Protest Killing of George Floyd

Over the weekend and into this week, protests, rallies, and marches popped up throughout Eau Claire in solidarity with Black Lives Matter demonstrations around the country, which seek to bring awareness to racial injustice ...

Tuesday Jun. 2, 5:39pm

Eau Claire Police Chief, City Manager Write Open Letter to the Community

Eau Claire Police Chief Matt Rokus and City Manager Dale Peters released the following open letter to the community on Monday, June 1, regarding the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Tuesday Jun. 2, 5:39pm

Gov. Evers: ‘We Must Confront Society’s Comfort With Racism’

Gov. Tony Evers today released a video statement following the death of George Floyd and the ongoing unrest, urging Wisconsinites ...

Monday Jun. 1, 4:47pm  |  Updates & Closures

Country Jam Canceled for 2020 Over COVID-19 Concerns

Another one of the Chippewa Valley’s high-profile music festivals has fallen silent this summer: Organizers of County Jam USA announced Monday that the three-day musical gathering won’t ...

Monday Jun. 1, 10:06am  |  Updates & Closures

Northern Wisconsin State Fair Canceled for 2020, But Organizers Look Toward 2021

There will be no Northern Wisconsin State Fair this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, organizers announced Monday morning ...

Friday May. 29, 5:31pm

Virtual Vigil for George Floyd Planned in Eau Claire

online event will address race, hate crime, police brutality

On Sunday afternoon, Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, the president of Eau Claire-based Uniting Bridges, and Aja St. Germaine, a third-year UW-Eau Claire English student, will host an online vigil in remembrance ...

Friday May. 29, 4:09pm  |  Updates & Closures

Volume One Receives Emergency Funds from Google News Initiative

Along with countless businesses forging ahead through the COVID-19 pandemic, Volume One has been adversely affected by the human and economic costs of the crisis. In fact, we’re part of an industry that has been hit particularly hard: Thousands of media ...

Wednesday May. 27, 8:14pm  |  Updates & Closures

County, City of Eau Claire Extend COVID-19 Orders

county rules now allow outdoor gatherings of up to 20 people

A day after the number of diagnosed coronavirus cases in Eau Claire County exceeded 100 for the first time, the Eau Claire City-County Health Department extended an order intended to slow the spread of ...

Wednesday May. 27, 1:35pm  |  Updates & Closures

Rock Fest Postponed Until 2021 Amid Pandemic

organizers hope to book same bands for next year

It looks like there is a force in the universe stronger than rock ’n’ roll: COVID-19. Explaining that “the deck is stacked against us,” organizers of ...

Wednesday May. 27, 1:09pm

The Middle of the Road

what your walking says about you

A few short months ago, back when this country’s quarantine was in its toddler stage, I was driving through my neighborhood past quiet houses with dark windows. The sun was ...

Wednesday May. 27, 1:01pm

Live Great Food: New Food Truck Features Farm Fresh, International Flavors

In the Chippewa Valley, we eagerly anticipate the warm months when food trucks suddenly appear with their ready-to-go delights. This year, there’s a brand-new truck on the scene: Live Great Food. It’s ...

Wednesday May. 27, 12:53pm

Kobi's Costume Closet: One Performer’s 65-Day Quest to Keep the World Smiling

The coronavirus pandemic can take a performer away from the stage, but it can’t take the stage away from the performer. At least that’s the case with Kobi Shaw ...

Wednesday May. 27, 12:44pm

Twin Cities Comic’s New Standup Special Recorded in Eau Claire

Menomonie native Tim Harmston has a soft spot for the Valley’s comedy scene

Standup comic Tim Harmston is here to help. On May 1, the comedian and Menomonie native released his second album, "The Whim of Tim," which was recorded live right here in Eau Claire at The Plus and ...

Wednesday May. 27, 12:35pm

The Show Must Go On: Submit Your Film to the Eau Claire International Film Festival

Lighting. Props. Dialogue. These are just a few components that make a great film, according to ...

Wednesday May. 27, 12:21pm

Eau Claire Native Adelyn Rose Travels and Finds New Depths on ‘Any Way’

In early March, on the precipice of a nationwide lockdown, Addie Strei was painting houses in Minneapolis. It’s one of many side gigs for the Eau Claire native, whose 2019 found her busy with music, touring all over the world, traveling, and existing in ...

Wednesday May. 27, 12:08pm

In 2020, the Parade of Homes Is Going Virtual (and Free)

The Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association has announced its first-ever Virtual Parade of Homes, presented by Spin Vision Virtual Tours. Due to COVID-19, adjustments ...

Wednesday May. 27, 11:55am  |  Local Resources

As They Re-Open, Wisconsin Businesses Face Challenges, Seek Resources

Thirty-five percent of Wisconsin businesses predicted they could close permanently if the shutdown would have continued for three months, according to an online survey by ...

Wednesday May. 27, 11:33am

The Story Begins: L.E. Phillips Library Kicks off Expansion Campaign

A key word – fraught with possibility – in the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library’s expansion project is the word “maybe.” When conceptualizing the updated library space ...