Three Things We Love Right Now | Oct. 28, 2021
giant curds, generous donors, and life-saving shots
V1 Staff |
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THE CURDERBURGER. The folks at Culver’s have shown they can make a joke – and then take that joke and turn it into a deliciously cheesy creation. The CurderBurger, which began as an online jest for April Fool’s Day, was brought to life for one day only, Oct. 15. Fans of the fast-food franchise thronged to order the limited edition giant-curd-topped sandwich, which swiftly sold out. We can only hope it returns again.
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DEEP POCKETS. It’s not every day that someone opens their checkbook to make a $10 million donation, especially here in the Valley. So the folks at the UW-Eau Claire Foundation were understandably elated to announce such a gift from an anonymous board member. Local universities, libraries, and other public entities depend heavily on the generosity of donors, so it’s exciting to see someone willing to part with a sum with so many zeros.
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vacciNES. Despite pushback from people who are either afraid of needles or afraid of peer-reviewed scientific research, vaccines – specifically those against COVID-19 – continue to save lives. Many Wisconsinites are now eligible to receive one of three COVID vaccine booster shots. Furthermore, vaccines will likely soon to OK’d for kids in the 5-12 age range, which will be a game changer for countless Chippewa Valley families.
