BooksApril 5, 2021 UWEC Grad Pens Compelling Memoir, ‘Diggin’ Up Bones’ dog trainer Bonnie Wright pens book about life, abuse, and how dogs really are man’s best friend
Visual ArtApril 2, 2021 Artwork of a Master Teacher: Janet Carson’s Work On Display in New Exhibit work and prints – some from her home archives – feature Carson’s vivid colors and unique perspectives
MusicMarch 31, 2021 White Dune Sets the Score With Ambient Album ‘Memory I’ new album inspired by horror films creates unsettling, yet stylish, music
FilmMarch 29, 2021 ‘Gun and a Hotel Bible’: Chippewa Valley Native’s Work Hits the Screen ’This was a dream come true,‘ says Memorial High grad Daniel Floren
Music Keep Going, Keep Growing: Key WAV Supports Local Music Scene The Chetek native’s YouTube channel has amassed thousands of subscribers, all looking for one thing: his music advice. March 26, 2021
RecreationMarch 25, 2021 Eau Claire Paves the Way for Accessible New Bike Trail trail will connect Folsom, Madison streets
FilmMarch 25, 2021 Chippewa Falls Native Michelle Lang Stars in New Hulu Series ’I’ve enjoyed being a facilitator and helping make other people’s visions happen,’ the actress says
MusicMarch 25, 2021 Pablo Streams: 3 Virtual Concerts to Check Out This Spring tune in to live performances from the Jamf Theatre
News What Do Meteorologists Do? One Local TikToker Can Tell You. Tucker Antico, a meterologist for WEAU News 13, has gone viral on popular social media app TikTok March 25, 2021
DevelopmentMarch 24, 2021 Eau Claire Apartment Scene: Looking Forward – And Upward these new and in-progress residential projects could be your next home
Food+DrinkMarch 24, 2021 Doggone Good Treats: Morg’s Bakery Features Delicious Baked Goods “It’s in my heart to keep going,” said the home-based baker, who creates brilliant dog-themed cookies
EnvironmentMarch 24, 2021 Fundraiser Launches for Devil’s Punchbowl fundraising effort seeks to replace lower stairway, making geologic wonder safer for visitors
Comedy UWEC Student Goes Viral Over 30-Second YouTube Comedies Sven Johnson is studying communication. On the side, he is a comedian/musician/social media extraordinaire. March 24, 2021
People FilmMarch 24, 2021 Five Chippewa Vallians Who Are Going Viral (in a Good Way) these talented local creators have racked up millions of online views
Visual ArtMarch 23, 2021 Chinese Art, Culture Combine In New Artisan Forge Exhibit Xin Obaid of MingXin Cultural Tea Exchange curates art show
EnvironmentMarch 23, 2021 Bee The Change: Chippewa Valley Apiary Doubles in Size with expanded bee apiary, everyone can be a beekeeper
Film DesignMarch 23, 2021 ‘Among Us’ Fan Video Animated by UW-Stout Student Has Millions of YouTube Hits Chloe McChesney is suspiciously good at the game Among Us. She's also good at animating, and it has garnered the internet's attention.
MusicMarch 22, 2021 ‘Go On Boldly’: Pullman’s New Album Explores Grief, Healing solo debut explores some of the rawest emotions he’s ever put to record
Food+DrinkMarch 22, 2021 Autumn Harvest Winery and Orchard Changes Hands new owners bring one-of-a-kind apple to beloved local family-run orchard
Craft DesignMarch 22, 2021 Jumping Through Hoops: Embroidery Art Gains Popularity Did you hear? Embroidery art is all the rage.
MusicMarch 22, 2021 Westkorea’s New Album is ‘Crashing’ Onto The Scene album explores fluttery state of mind resulting from the pandemic
AgricultureMarch 22, 2021 Chippewa Valley Farmers Recognized in State Awards Wisconsin Farmers Union honors locals for ag efforts
Film What’s So Cool About Wotso Videos? Isaac Carlson. local YouTuber breaks down Disney backstories with YouTube channel, formerly known as Wotso Videos March 22, 2021
Opening LettersMarch 22, 2021 COLUMN: Watermelon and Seeds how first-grade writing workshops help us grow
Entrepreneurship BooksMarch 22, 2021 ‘Twice Broke But Never Broken’: Local Writer Delves Into Business Life With New Book writer Richard L. Freitag explores ups and downs of having an entrepreneurial spirit
Staff NotesMarch 21, 2021 Will Hopping On Zoom Calls One Day Be ‘Retro’ and ‘Hipster’? a note from the associate editor
Local LitMarch 21, 2021 LOCAL LIT: Two Poems by Karen Havholm ‘Get on the scale / Read the newspaper / Eat ...’
Visual ArtMarch 21, 2021 Growing Attention: Popular ‘Pothead’ Artwork Takes Root ’I love that my art doesn’t have faces, so anyone can put themselves as the pothead,’ the artist says
BooksMarch 20, 2021 Scheherazade Inspires Fable Collection environmentalist publishes Arabian Nights-esque book
Cocktails Food+DrinkMarch 20, 2021 Sips From Scripts: Local Couple Pursues Cocktail Passions viral Instagram account documents one Eau Claire couple’s journey through cocktail recipe books
Community Orgs GrantsMarch 20, 2021 Mayo Clinic ‘Hometown Health’ Grants Available to Regional Nonprofits funds support initiatives addressing mental health, chronic disease, other issues
News Special SectionMarch 20, 2021 Struggling With Rent? Program Offers Pandemic Assistance Western Dairyland is local partner for federal program
Food+DrinkMarch 19, 2021 Water Street Deli Expands, Rebrands As ‘Deem’ local deli’s hummus and pita chips offered at more Chippewa Valley locations, thanks to a recent expansion
Development NetworkingMarch 19, 2021 City of Eau Claire Economic Development Manager Joins Statewide Board Aaron White elected to Wisconsin Economic Development Association panel
Special SectionMarch 18, 2021 Five Bits of Info You Must Provide Your Wedding Guests a tip from the experts: remember to share who, what, when, how, and why
Special SectionMarch 18, 2021 Fake Bride, Fake Groom, Fake Wedding how one totally faux wedding helped wedding professionals better serve local brides and grooms
Chef & Bar Profiles Food+DrinkMarch 18, 2021 Local Pastry Chef Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Emigrating from France “When people ask me, ‘Why did you come to Eau Claire?’ I say, “Well, because of love,” says Séverine Stein of The Nostalgic Bean
CrosswordMarch 18, 2021 Chippewa Valley Crossword: Puzzle No. 1 sharpen your pencils and test out your local knowledge
By The NumbersMarch 18, 2021 Crunching the Numbers | March 18, 2021 pandemic stats and figures – one year later
Cover Art Visual ArtMarch 18, 2021 On the Cover | March 18, 2021 learn more about this issue’s cover art from Joseph Velasquez
Special SectionMarch 18, 2021 Are You a Landlord? Then Don’t Forget to Register landlords in City of Eau Claire must sign up with health department
Diversity Community OrgsMarch 18, 2021 ‘We Work Together’: Chippewa Valley Equality Initiative Connects Local Social Justice Organizations new collaborative effort offers businesses, educators, and families resources on diversity, equity, and inclusion
PeopleMarch 17, 2021 Questioning the Locals: Jennifer Hafele chatting with someone who has made babies her business
Special SectionMarch 17, 2021 Local Jewelers See Rise in Engagement Numbers more Chippewa Valley couples are getting ready to say ‘I do’ amid pandemic
New Restaurants Food+DrinkMarch 17, 2021 Good Vibes Only: Plaza Perk Serves Vintage Moods, Cool Coffee 19-year-old business student launches retro new Eau Claire coffee shop
GamingMarch 17, 2021 Find Love with Dream Crush, a Board Game from Nick Prueher of Found Footage Festival ‘Dream Crush is a game where you sometimes find out a little more than you want to know about the love of your life,’ creator says
Kid Stuff Cool KidsMarch 17, 2021 Sawdust City? More Like Dough City local family’s business makes plenty of dough – playdough, that is
ExpansionMarch 17, 2021 Green Fleet Goes Greener, Launches Delivery and On-Demand Ride Options Pizza? Checks? Packages? Fleet of Teslas will take it all