Friday Apr. 3, 10:34am  |  Updates & Closures

Country Fest Postpones June Festival, Reschedules for August

34th annual festival moves dates because of coronavirus concerns

In the first such move by one of the Chippewa Valley’s big summer music festivals, the organizers of County Fest announced Friday that they would be moving their annual three-day event from June 25-27 to Aug. 13-15 as a result of the coronavirus ...

Friday Apr. 3, 10:53am  |  Updates & Closures

BREAKING: Wisconsin Voters Can Still Request Absentee Ballots Friday. Here’s What You Need to Know

... and now you’ve got more time to return your ballot, too

If you’re a Wisconsin voter who wants to cast an absentee ballot in next Tuesday’s election but hasn’t requested one, you can still do so – but you’ve got to act fast. As in TODAY fast: Friday, April 3.

Tuesday Mar. 17, 12:00am

Meet the Candidates: Two Hopefuls Vie for Eau Claire Council Seat on April 7

City of Eau Claire voters will choose between two candidates, Dale Poynter and Mai Xiong, to fill an open seat on the City Council in the April 7 election ...

Friday Apr. 3, 3:37pm

Pulling Together While Staying Apart - Read the Issue Online

Can't get your hands on a printed copy? Read the issue online.

Read our April 2020 issue Pulling Together While Staying Apart online. Click the links below to view the magazine in a flip-book reader.

Monday Mar. 30, 4:18pm  |  Local Resources

Staying Safer (and Healthier) at Home

Eau Claire doctor offers tips on maintaining your family’s physical and mental health during isolating times

Volume One talked to Dr. Mollie Meagher, a Family Medicine Resident Physician with Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, about how we can keep ourselves and our families healthy and happy during ...

Monday Mar. 30, 4:33pm  |  Community Vibes

Performers Get Creative with Internet-Powered Artistry

live-streaming is key for artists still trying to reach their audiences

Large gatherings are prohibited. Venues are closed. And now, artists and performers find themselves without an in-person audience to connect with ...

Wednesday Apr. 1, 1:53pm  |  Community Vibes

Businesses Gear Up to Help in Fight Against COVID-19

from distillers to mustard makers, Valley businesses join the effort

Just like major manufacturers such as U.S. Rubber and National Presto Industries retooled during World War II, Chippewa Valley businesses are now adapting to tackle a potentially deadly virus ...

Thursday Mar. 26, 1:54pm  |  Local Resources

As Job Market Fluctuates, City of Eau Claire Wants to Connect Job-Seekers with Employers

While temporary layoffs and closures as a result of the coronavirus pandemic are widespread, some Chippewa Valley businesses are actually staffing up to meet a spike in demand ...

Wednesday Mar. 25, 7:51am  |  Local Resources Updates & Closures

Drive-Thru Absentee Voting Behind Eau Claire City Hall!

"Voting is considered an essential government function. To safeguard this important process and safety and well-being of election workers and residents, the City of Eau Claire Elections Office has set up ..."

Thursday Mar. 26, 9:48am  |  Community Vibes

Chippewa Valley Museum Challenges You to Keep a Diary During These Historic Times

… and they’re offering prizes for kids, teens, and adults who do

Whether you recognize it or not, we’re all living through history RIGHT NOW. So why not put pen to paper (literally or virtually) and record ...

Monday Mar. 30, 5:10pm  |  Local Resources

UW-Stout Art Students’ Protective Masks Go to First Responders

Dunn County Emergency Management gets nearly 2,000 N95 masks

With nearly 2,000 protective N95 masks available, UW-Stout’s School of Art and Design faculty and staff knew they needed to get the potentially life-saving gear against COVID-19 ...

Wednesday Mar. 25, 5:38pm  |  Updates & Closures

Can You Sew? Some Chippewa Valley Hospitals Are Accepting Donations of Protective Masks [UPDATED]

businesses also asked for donations of protective medical gear

The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce and several Chippewa Valley hospitals are asking area businesses and individuals to help medical providers obtain potentially life-saving protective gear ...

Monday Mar. 23, 5:03pm  |  Community Vibes Local Resources

Community Groups Act Fast to Raise Funds for Nonprofits’ COVID-Related Needs

Just like businesses and households, nonprofit organizations expect to be hit hard by the economic consequences of the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. Several local agencies ...

Thursday Mar. 19, 4:57pm  |  Local Resources

Hit the Trails for Free: Getting Outdoors during COVID-19 [UPDATED]

while everything closes, the natural wonders of Wisconsin are still open — and free!

As of Tuesday, March 24, the Department of Natural Resources has waived all fees for the parks and trails it oversees ...

Sunday Mar. 15, 11:36am  |  Community Vibes

Stopping Coronavirus From Infecting the Culture of Our Community

how to help local businesses and workers affected by unprecedented cancellations and temporary closures

How to help local businesses and workers affected by unprecedented cancellations and temporary closures...

Thursday Mar. 19, 2:44pm  |  Community Vibes

How Can We Support Artists and Venues?

with widespread event cancellations, artists and venues are hurting; here’s some ideas how you can help

Art, in all its iterations, thrives on interaction. With concerts canceled, tours postponed, ad all kinds of gatherings shut down, artists are losing work quickly and venues’ business is dropping fast ...