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I will not, and Eau Claire will not, shy away from doing what is right in the face of bullying, threats, and hate. These actions aim to weaken and harm our community, but I am galvanized to continue standing for our children, our teachers, our schools, and all of Eau Claire.

TIM NORDIN

EAU CLAIRE SCHOOL BOARD PRESIDENT

–in an open letter responding to a death threat he received which condemned what the writer called the “horrific, radical transgender agenda” of the school district.

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To be back here at a place that is familiar to be around, people I know, and be with our team here trying to compete for a championship is awesome.

molly binetti

EAU CLAIRE NATIVE AND UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA women's basketball SPORTS PERFORMANCE COACH

–on being part of the team that reached the women’s NCAA Final Four in Minneapolis. (WEAU-TV, April 1)

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So many people have been vaccinated or have had COVID by now, and I really think that’s what it comes down to now.

LAURA SAUVE

BARRON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR

–on the decline in COVID-19 cases and deaths in the region. Barron and Rusk counties were the last in the state to reach the “green” or low level of COVID transmission, according to the Centers for Disease Control.  (Leader-Telegram, April 4)