Best of the Chippewa Valley

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The Best of the Chippewa Valley 2022

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Best Social Media Presence / Community or Personal

Jumping from posting memes to posting updates on serious incidents is a challenge on social media, but the Eau Claire Police Department always finds a way to do it effectively. After many years in this category, the E.C.P.D. rises to the top slot for the first time. Those restaurant-aware Eau Claire Foodies serve their Facebook group a second place helping. And for the first time, an individual’s account makes this list: Katie Phernetton’s extensive social presence gets the WQOW anchor a third-place premiere. –Luc Anthony