News & Media
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This Issue
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Features
Editor's Notes
When 'Local' News Is Owned From Afar
an only slightly biased view of the local media landscape as ownership gets more corporatized
Fresh Ideas, New Businesses Prove We've Got Something Going Here
The Rear End
Fearful Thinking
a small collection of scary thoughts
Cover Art
On the Cover | Oct. 18, 2017
learn more about Volume One's cover art from Mark Lone
Opening Shots
Thinkpieces
The Star Wars Guy
Episodes from the life of a lifelong fan who embraced his inner Vader
Athletic Aesthetic
He Was Wrong, but That's All Right
Brewers, Twins exceed expectations of subpar performance in recently ended season
Music
Letting Their Lights Shine
choir for Chippewa Valley seniors dealing with dementia lifts spirits, makes memories
Eau Claire Jazz Inc. Is Looking for a New Executive Director
Whys Radio 96.3 Throws Extra Kinky Tribute Show
Stage
Words
Max Garland's New Book the Product of False Starts, Luck, and Persistence
New Local Literary Journal Highlights Valley Writing Community
A Taste of Literature
Kitchens of the Great Midwest author headed to book fest
Visual Art
Coloring Perceptions
exhibit, events explore science and art of color
Local Lit
Business
Blue Ox Running Opens up With Sharp Community Mindset, Superior Gear
Growing From the Ground Up
female-led Dunn County farmsteads produce unique products
Local Look
Eau Claire Venues Reveal Their Inner Workings for Wisconsin Science Festival
The Making of a Maze
Chippewa Valley farmers invite locals to lose themselves
Meet Dunn County’s Restless Spirits
Minnesota paranormal group to present findings from Menomonie ghost hunt
Skipping Meals: Dwindling donations mean Community Table may have to cut back on services
New Running Store Outpaces Competition in Jump-Start Downtown Business Contest
New Southside Hotel Will Be Totally Suite
Food / Drink
Recreation
Getting Ready to Get Active
to get fit, treat exercise more like play and less like a chore
Volunteers Build New Segment of Ice Age Trail in Chippewa County
Other Stuff
Sharing Pearls of Wisdom
mark your calendar for UW-Eau Claire’s annual Senior Americans Day, where next year’s focus is on fun
Leaving a Living Legacy
tips on sharing stories and skills gathered over the course of a lifetime
4 Steps to Start Downsizing
how to find what’s truly valuable and important in your life - and how to get rid of the rest
Living a Life of Purpose
finding meaning in what you do is essential at every age and stage
5 Fearful Wisconsin Creatures that Will Keep You Up at Night
Paranormal investigator Chad Lewis details the eerie beings that stalk our state.
Rows of Horror: Can You Make It out of Connell's 'Field of Screams' Alive?
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