Food+DrinkDecember 18, 2021 RECIPE: Spice Up Your Holiday Meal With These Homemade Spiced Pecans one V1 contributor shares a top-secret family recipe
BooksDecember 16, 2021 QUICK HITS: 5 Books You Need To Read This Winter recently released reads to peruse while snuggled up by the fireplace
Cocktails Food+Drink New Twists on an Old Fashioned Debate cocktail bars returning to pre-Prohibition-style recipes for beloved Wisconsin drink December 15, 2021
Diversity People Special Section CVTC Keeps an Eye on Diversity college empowers committee to continue inclusion, equity work December 15, 2021
RecreationDecember 14, 2021 G-EAU BIG! E.C. Marathon Announces More Changes to Spring 2022 Race marathon weekend includes more races, more fun, and more opportunities to ‘G-EAU BIG’
StyleDecember 14, 2021 This Rocks! Crystal-Based Jewelry Biz Uses Crystals to Create Unique Crafts Cancer Queen Collective, a horoscope-inspired jewelry business, takes eye-catching gems to create wearable art
Diversity People Special SectionDecember 14, 2021 How Can We Foster Diversity in Our Community? we asked some locals what steps we can take to make the Valley more equitable for everyone
Recreation OutdoorsDecember 14, 2021 SKI THOSE SLOPES: Christie Mountain Gets Exciting Expansion new trails, 200+ snow tubes, and a whole buncha' fun slated for this winter
Special Section Cocktails Food+DrinkDecember 14, 2021 Sip on the Valley’s Favorite Cocktails here are our readers’ picks for the best craft cocktails in the region
Food+Drink BooksDecember 13, 2021 Relish This New Read, Detailing Wisco's Best Supper Clubs nothing says Midwest culture quite like supper clubs, and this new book offers a glimpse into some of the best ...
The Rear End HolidaysDecember 13, 2021 THE REAR END: Big Holiday Energy What power lies within the inflatable legend?
Community Orgs TransportationDecember 13, 2021 Jamf, CORBA, and Former City Planner Honored for Bicycle-Boosting Efforts E.C. bicycle and pedestrian committee gives out annual awards
Diversity People Special SectionDecember 13, 2021 Leading the Fight for Fairness four award-winning locals who were recently recognized for their social justice efforts
Staff NotesDecember 12, 2021 FROM THE EDITOR: Come Through for Us Again? one-time member contributions available now until Dec. 31
MusicDecember 11, 2021 Hear This Howl! We're Wolves Releases Debut Self-Titled Album E.C. rap/rock/folk music group has been performing since 2015 – but their debut album was worth the wait
ThoughtsDecember 11, 2021 Three Things We Love Right Now | Dec. 9, 2021 national champs, off-grid getaways, and a dairyland documentary
Thoughts HolidaysDecember 10, 2021 Shine Bright This Holiday Season, Like the Market & Johnson Star the story behind those stars on construction sites
Music Mellow, Dramatic Rocker Set to Release 'Dramatic Retellings of Mundane Happenings' new album from Parker Reed details a love for life, even in life's lowest moments December 10, 2021
Opening Up SportsDecember 9, 2021 House of (Many) Cards: New Hobby Card Shop Shares Sports Passion Jordan Hagedorn of For the Hobby Sports Cards has created a space for enthusiasts to share their love of card collecting and sports
PeopleDecember 8, 2021 Questioning the Locals: Keith Edwards free-wheelin’ discussion with local folks
PoliticsDecember 8, 2021 Deadline Nears for Local Candidates Seeking Office Eau Claire City Council hopefuls must turn in signatures by Jan. 4
MusicDecember 8, 2021 Other World, New Sounds: New Psychedelic Grunge Band Releases Debut EP Motherwind releases five-song album that is out of this world
Food+DrinkDecember 7, 2021 CHEESESTEAK CHAMP: C.F. Man Wins National Cooking Competition Midwestern take on the classic Philly Cheesesteak was key to success in a national cook-off
Stage PodcastsDecember 7, 2021 Got Stage Fright? That's Alright! Check Out This New Podcast About Performance Anxiety new podcast offers tips and stories about overcoming performance jitters
EntrepreneurshipDecember 7, 2021 For Eau Claire Startup, Success Takes a Village venture capital-backed firm aims to connect children and families with outside-of-school opportunities
Opening LettersDecember 7, 2021 COLUMN: Home for the Holidays how one Alaskan fends off homesickness in Eau Claire around the holidays
Development On Campus SportsDecember 6, 2021 RECORD-SETTING GIFT: Sonnentags Will Donate $70M for UWEC Event Facility pledge among largest in UW System history, puts facility on fast track
Food+Drink On CampusDecember 6, 2021 FOOD ON WHEELS: CVTC Gets New Mobile Food Lab, Thanks to Silver Spring Foods new food truck helps local culinary program expand curriculum into popular dining experience
On Campus Diversity Special SectionDecember 6, 2021 Employer, College ‘Rise’ to the Occasion for English Language Learners Rise Baking Company, CVTC collaborate to teach English at regional business
PoliticsDecember 6, 2021 Eau Claire Man Runs for GOP Lieutenant Governor Nomination Republican primary for state’s No. 2 job will be Aug. 9
Diversity Community Orgs Special SectionDecember 5, 2021 How to Develop Diversity at Home resources for you and your family to expand your world views
ActivitiesDecember 3, 2021 Get Puzzled! Check Out Ramone's Puzzle Exchange This Winter local ice cream parlor hosts second annual puzzle exchange
Food+DrinkDecember 2, 2021 WHAT’S THE TEA? New Local Biz Creates Organic Teas after struggling with depression, Brianna Vodvarka found her true joy: growing loose-leaf tea
Recreation OutdoorsDecember 1, 2021 Sharpen Those Skates! E.C. Will Re-Open Rinks This Winter Newell Park and Mitscher Park will again have ice
MusicDecember 1, 2021 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
Grants TourismNovember 29, 2021 Chippewa Valley Groups Get Nearly $1M to Boost Tourism grants come as tourism figures in state begin post-pandemic uptick
News Community OrgsNovember 29, 2021 What Would You Fund? E.C. Asks Residents to Vote Directly on Part of Budget first-in-Wisconsin ‘participatory budgeting’ process gets rolling – and you can be a part of it
Community Orgs Housing RENT READY: City Program Meant to Help At-Risk Renters Find, Keep Housing program addresses barriers to renting, but needs more buy-in from landlords, organizers say November 24, 2021
On CampusNovember 23, 2021 Dorm Sweet Dorm: UW-Stout Residence Hall Gets OK for Renovations $25M updates to South Hall include renovated bathrooms, new student lounges, and better accessibility for those with disabilities
MusicNovember 21, 2021 Jazzin’ It Up: Local Musician Makes Top 78 Ballot for Grammy’s Best Jazz Album of the Year Mario Friedel’s newest album, ‘Under the Venus Moon,’ rises through the ranks with big-band jazz sounds
MusicNovember 20, 2021 This Debut Album Is an ‘Open Investigation’ can you solve this rock ’n’ roll record from a local blues band?
Food+DrinkNovember 19, 2021 TAKE IT CHEESY: 3rd & Vine Serves Up Beer, Cheese, Charcuterie Boards, and All Things Wisco new craft beer and cheese biz brings unique bottle shop and cheese bar to historic E.C. location
BooksNovember 19, 2021 LOCAL LOVE: Writer Details Journey From Puerto Rico to Finding Home, Hope in E.C. new book details one man’s journey healing after a troubled past
Development HousingNovember 18, 2021 [UPDATE] ‘Game-Changing’ Cannery District Project Gets City Council OK $50M, 260-unit apartment complex will include affordable options
Food+DrinkNovember 17, 2021 TRADITION FOR SALE: Connell’s Supper Clubs in Chippewa Falls, Fall Creek Are on the Market after decades of superb suppers, owner Lynn McDonough is selling two classic restaurants
CraftNovember 17, 2021 Drop Back In: Macramé Makes a Comeback With New Local Biz Michelle Harris, founder of Meesh Drops, sees skyrocketing interest in ‘70s hobby art form amid pandemic
Grants EntrepreneurshipNovember 16, 2021 Red Letter Grant Funds Four Female-Led Businesses Mi Mi Café, Raybay’s Donut Co., Tilly Training and Teaching, and Misha & Co. each receive $2,000 after extensive application process