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In Defense of Fruitcake
The Christmas loaf people love to hate is better than you think. In fact, it’s a metaphor for the holiday.
Oysters, Candy, Nuts – And Rabbit? Some Strange Christmas Dining Traditions in the Valley
Looking to spice up your holiday feast? Here’s a flash to the past with a few local dishes
Rejection Letters from Santa: Chippewa Valley Edition
what the big jolly guy REALLY thinks about ice cream shops, downtown murals, and those nasty gnomes
[PHOTOS] GEEKcon 2021: Return of the Geeks
the geeks returned to UWEC over the weekend, and they were nerdier than ever
[PHOTOS] Jingling All the Way at This Year’s Bridge to Wonderland Parade
annual Chippewa Falls holiday celebration is worthy of Santa-plause ...
Diversity Community Orgs Special Section
How to Develop Diversity at Home
resources for you and your family to expand your world views
‘It Tells It Like It Is’: 82-Year-Old’s New Memoir Reflects On Growing Up During WWII
'Anything for Frances' explores Menomonie resident Krista Schnabel’s life in the village, and how immigrant families like hers adjusted to life in America after the war
KEEPING IT REAL: Local Mom Launches Kindness Initiative
E.C. resident has a goal to perform a million random acts of kindness by February, and she encourages others to join
THE REAR END: The Sappiest Time of Year
keeping it real on the Christmas tree scene
Get Puzzled! Check Out Ramone's Puzzle Exchange This Winter
local ice cream parlor hosts second annual puzzle exchange
Decadent Cabaret Preemptively Pulls the Plug on 2022 Event
in face of pandemic, ‘we’re starting to sound like responsible grown-ups,’ organizers say
TIME TO VOTE: Pick Your Favorite Restaurants, Breweries, Entrees, and More
choose your most delicious favs in our Best of the Chippewa Valley Poll
WHAT’S THE TEA? New Local Biz Creates Organic Teas
after struggling with depression, Brianna Vodvarka found her true joy: growing loose-leaf tea
Sharpen Those Skates! E.C. Will Re-Open Rinks This Winter
Newell Park and Mitscher Park will again have ice
Local Author Tackles Conflict in Upcoming Craft Talk – Both in Real Life and In Fiction
Cathy Sultan, award-winning author of ‘A Beirut Heart,’ shares her time living in Lebanon, offers advice on writing fact to fiction on Dec. 7
A Triple Threat: New Rock Outfit, Deserter, Hits the Stage
three local musicians find ways to reinvent Chippewa Valley music scene – after their 9-to-5s
Winter Wildlife Can Bring Family Fun
colder temps, snow make looking for critters an exciting challenge
[PHOTOS] Without Feather Ado, Check Out Festival Foods' Annual Turkey Trot
this annual Thanksgiving Day race ruffled a few feathers ... because people ran so quickly!
STOP THE STIGMA: Police Officer Launches Mental Health Business
‘It doesn’t matter what profession you’re in,’ he says. ‘It’s OK to talk about mental health.’
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