Expansion New Restaurants Food+DrinkDecember 8, 2023 TWO IS BETTER THAN ONE: Casa Margarita Opens Up on E.C.’s West Side local Mexican eatery spices up former Seahorse Inn, Eau Juicy location
Community Orgs GrantsDecember 8, 2023 Mayo’s $100K Gift Will Enhance Menomonie Library’s Outdoor Space library has big plans for site overlooking Lake Menomin
Film Local Culture Community OrgsDecember 8, 2023 Giving a Local The Best Day Ever in E.C. Lakken Burzynski was taken on an epic adventure in town thanks to a local videographer and Visit Eau Claire
Community Orgs HousingDecember 8, 2023 Day Shelter for E.C. Homeless Finds Temporary Site, Seeks Long-Term Home last day at current Farwell St. site will be Tuesday, Dec. 12
Style Expansion EntrepreneurshipDecember 7, 2023 WHERE GEEK MEETS CHIC: Local Duo Expands Niche Biz to Banbury Place unique shop offers lost treasures and upcycled eclectic goods
Events Activities GET A CLUE: Clearwater Clues Medallion Hunt returns Dec. 26 get historical clues and try your hand at finding this year’s hidden medallion December 7, 2023
Schools PeopleDecember 7, 2023 Hillcrest Elementary Counselor Named ‘Most Valuable Educator’ in State Kristi Kjelstad selected as winner of the TDS educator award
The Rear End THE REAR END: Holly Jolly Judgment Are there enough twinkle lights to ever fill the void? December 7, 2023
Cocktails Food+DrinkDecember 6, 2023 HOLIDAY SPIRITS: Five Holiday-Themed Cocktails You Have to Try sip these local holiday libations from around the Valley
Schools EntrepreneurshipDecember 6, 2023 Altoona DECA Students Spice Up Holidays With Flavorful Blends for State Project festive, student-led endeavor is striving for success
Books HistoryDecember 6, 2023 Jane Glenz’s New Book Recognizes Locals You Likely Have Not Heard Of after reading “Remarkable People You Probably Never Heard Of”, these 12 locals are no longer strangers
Music Holidays NewsDecember 5, 2023 PBS Wisconsin to Showcase ‘Holiday Concert from UWEC’ on Dec. 20 the 49th annual concert will be televised statewide
Community Orgs Events Blue Angels Will Return to Chippewa Valley Skies – in 2025 U.S. Navy aerial performance team confirms they’ll be back December 5, 2023
Visual Art Community Orgs WELCOME HOME: American Legion Post 53 Raising Funds to Keep Statue Legion aims to raise $50,000 to buy bronze sculpture of disabled vet December 5, 2023
HolidaysDecember 5, 2023 STOLEN FROM SANTA: Our Annual Peek at St. Nick’s Secret Mailbag this year’s intercepted letters include a look into the Valley’s past
News Health CareDecember 5, 2023 Mayo Clinic Opens Spine Center Locations in Barron, E.C., Menomonie, Osseo the new Spice Center offers comprehensive care for back pain
News On Campus GrantsDecember 4, 2023 NOT MANUFACTURED: CVTC Programs Awarded $40K Toward Student Financial Support Manufacturing programs students will see increased financial support thanks to the Gene Haas Foundation
Food+Drink TravelDecember 4, 2023 Whiskey Lover Explores Distilleries on Irish Pilgrimage one writer’s sojourn to to pursue the ‘water of life’
On Campus SeniorsDecember 4, 2023 UW-Stout Alumnus and Wife Make Record $5M Gift to Rec Center Upgrade Pankowskis hope to inspire future generations of students to be active
Community Orgs PeopleDecember 3, 2023 This Local Woman’s Recovery Journey Took Her From Participant to Provider addiction treatment helped Sara Kieffer get on the road to becoming a peer support specialist
Best of Menomonie Volume One's guide to the gem on the Red Cedar. Presented by Westconsin Credit Union, Explore Menomonie and UW-Stout.
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