Opening Letters COLUMN: After Living In Eau Claire For One Year, I Think I'll Stick Around What does it take to feel at Home? July 9, 2026
Style Entrepreneurship HomeJuly 9, 2026 Collective Charm Deals In Quality & Nostalgia, Approaches 10-Year Anniversary Chippewa Falls' ever-growing antique and vintage marketplace continues to thrive through collaboration
Staff NotesJuly 9, 2026 STAFF NOTE: Confessions Of A (Former) Contributing Writer our annual 'Vintage Wares' special section serves as a reminder of our valued contributing writers, photographers, illustrators
Film AttractionsJuly 8, 2026 Chetek’s Stardust Drive-In Theater Lights Up Once Again new owners hope to continue legacy of the drive-in, sees successful soft launch ahead of official reopening in July
Books ReadingsJuly 8, 2026 BOOK BLURB: 'My Cousin Krissy' By Mary Pierce hear a live reading, Q&A from Pierce on July 10 at The Local Store in downtown Eau Claire
Entrepreneurship New Restaurants Food+DrinkJuly 8, 2026 A New, Chef-Driven Eatery Has Sprouted In Augusta local chefs Tyler Thelen and Danielle Menting bring curated, comfortable dining to town with Sprout Bistro
Events Local Culture HistoryJuly 7, 2026 Uncover The Sultry Sins Of Eau Claire Summers Past set to begin on July 9, Chippewa River Trolley Co. introduces new true crime and 'unsolved histories' tour
Kid Stuff SportsJuly 7, 2026 Eau Claire YMCA Gymnasts Earn Two National Championship Titles local athletes return home from North Carolina with multiple All-Around honors, two championship titles
Opening Up Women StyleJuly 7, 2026 Threads Clothing Co. Brings Personalized Style To Downtown Eau Claire a new boutique along Barstow St. offers customized hat bar, discounts for locals and more
Visual Art Style PeopleJuly 7, 2026 THE DRESSAGE HABIT: Local Fashion Designer Sees Collection In Vogue Christopher Markquart displays artistry in garment construction, tailoring as he explores unspoken relationships between horse and rider through fashion
News Development Music Former Country Jam Festival Grounds Purchased By Local Couple Brayden and Grace Warwick plan to revitalize former music fest grounds, partner with Queued Up for inaugural one-day event on Sept. 12 July 6, 2026
News HistoryJuly 6, 2026 Forest Hill Cemetery Makes Its Case To Join National Register of Historic Places Landmarks Commission will submit for Eau Claire’s oldest cemetery to be part of the National Register, 'expects' approval
Visual ArtJuly 6, 2026 For The Playful Artist: ‘Midwest Tintamarresque’ Calls For Submissions proposals are being accepted now through July 14 for the Chippewa Valley Museum's forthcoming winter 2027 visual arts exhibit
News DevelopmentJuly 2, 2026 Royal Credit Union, Tractor Supply Co. Add To Chippewa Crossing Growth expanding business corridor just outside downtown Chippewa Falls will see more construction in the coming months
Grants NonprofitsJuly 2, 2026 2025 Marked ‘Largest Season Of Growth’ Ever For E.C. Community Foundation in its annual report, ECCF details the partnerships, donors and community members who contribute to its whopping $84 million in total assets
Wine Food+Drink NewsJuly 2, 2026 2 Roots Art & Wine Gallery Earns Wine Spectator 2026 Award this year's Best of Award of Excellence places local biz among group of regional destinations, recognized for breadth and presentation of wines
Events HolidaysJuly 1, 2026 FOR THE FOURTH: Local Events & Fireworks Shows it's America's 250th – here's what's goin' on around the Chippewa Valley to celebrate
Kid Stuff Thoughts TrendsJuly 1, 2026 From Norway To Wisconsin, Children Want To Be Social Media Influencers When They Grow Up UW-Stout Polytechnic's Matt Simoneau investigates kids' global fascination with careers in social media
Books Readings TalksJuly 1, 2026 Eau Claire's 2026 Summer Reading Roadmap Chippewa Valley Book Festival has released its 2026 literary lineup, your chance to get ahead before week-long event this October
Best of Menomonie Volume One's guide to the gem on the Red Cedar. Presented by Westconsin Credit Union, Explore Menomonie and UW-Stout.
Best of Chippewa Falls Volume One's guide to the riverside city. Presented by Mason Companies and Northwestern Bank