MarriageFebruary 3, 2022 How Do I Plan a Wedding, When COVID-19 Is Still a Thing?! tips from local wedding experts on how to plan a wedding, when it's hard to plan anything
Beer Wine Food+DrinkFebruary 2, 2022 GET INTO THE SPIRIT! 3 New Local Drinks to Check Out Infinity Beverages and The Brewing Projekt release new beverages sure to knock your socks off
History Features Stepping into Antiquity With a Last, Lingering Look at the Antique Emporium downtown Eau Claire’s beloved purveyor of oddities will close later this year January 31, 2022
Bizarre HistoryJanuary 31, 2022 BIZARRE HISTORY: The Teenager’s Tresses That Began an Eau Claire War Have you heard the story of Eau Claire’s version of the Trojan War?
Opening Letters ThoughtsJanuary 31, 2022 COLUMN: New Year’s Desolution in 2022, it’s time to give up on new year’s resolutions and, instead, make every day your best day
Visual Art Books photographyJanuary 31, 2022 If a Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words, One Local Photographer Has a Lot To Say Siebold’s third picture-poetry book honors the relationship between people and nature
In The Mix LGBTQ+January 31, 2022 IN THE MIX: Drawing Attention to Inequity Blood donation rules outdated, LGBTQ+ advocates say
The Rear EndJanuary 30, 2022 THE REAR END: When I’m Right, I’m Right ... and I’m also right when I’m wrong
NonprofitsJanuary 29, 2022 Bolton Refuge House Launches Safe Bar Program, Encourages Safe Drinking experts offer tips to local restaurants and bars on how to improve safety of patrons while consuming alcohol
MarriageJanuary 28, 2022 Picture Celebrating Your Special Day, the Eau Claire Way here’s a glimpse at The Oxbow Hotel’s one-of-a-kind wedding experiences at the heart of Eau Claire
MarriageJanuary 28, 2022 Picture Celebrating Your Special Day, the Eau Claire Way here’s a glimpse at The Oxbow Hotel’s one-of-a-kind wedding experiences at the heart of Eau Claire
Opening Up Do You Smell That? Buck Candle Co. Is Burnin’ It Up in Eau Claire new candle and wax melt business concocts fresh, unique scents for your home January 28, 2022
MarriageJanuary 27, 2022 Something Bold, Something New Gloss Beautique encourages brides feel their best on their big day
Staff NotesJanuary 27, 2022 STAFF NOTE: Are You Planning a Wedding? Check Out Our Weddings & Occasions Guide annual guide to florists, caterers, and more coming Jan. 27
Entrepreneurship WellnessJanuary 27, 2022 LEARN YOUR CBDs: Hawkweed Hemp Grows as a Local Hemp Trailblazer local musician Brian Bethke found his passion growing hemp, educating others on the positive health benefits of using CBD
Events Advice MarriageJanuary 27, 2022 I Do ... Or Don’t? Dos and Don’ts For Your Wedding Day wedding planner Kim Louise offers tips for brides & grooms to avoid sweating the small stuff
EntrepreneurshipJanuary 26, 2022 New Eau Claire Balloon Biz Is Poppin’ Want your next event to blow up? One word: Balloons.
Community OrgsJanuary 26, 2022 Expecting the Unexpected: Red Cross Welcomes New Executive Director ‘I go into work every day in order to help people live their best possible lives,’ she says
relocationJanuary 26, 2022 Raggedy Man Eases on Down the Road to North Barstow Street beloved downtown gift shop makes moves from South to North Barstow Street
Travel Hot Air Balloon Rides? Riding a Camel Through the Desert? Explore the World With This New Travel Biz Laura Ericson Group Trips offers travel planning services, group vacations, and traveler companions to ensure safe journeys January 26, 2022
High FiveJanuary 26, 2022 5 Weird Responses to Questions in Our Best of the Chippewa Valley Reader Poll enjoy some of the more, um, *creative* responses to our poll
MarriageJanuary 26, 2022 Love at First Bite Hy-Vee’s expert team of professional bakers, florists, and caterers make your wedding dreams a reality
Recreation Sports OutdoorsJanuary 26, 2022 King of the Nxrth: Local Bike Enthusiast Starts Biking Blog Eau Claire cycle enthusiast Josh Rizzo talks trips, tips, and trails on his new website, The Nxrth
New Restaurants Food+DrinkJanuary 26, 2022 OH WOW: Wow Bao Ghost Kitchen Brings Asian Specialties to Valley try some unique bao delivered right to your door by Wow Bao (now!)
Tourism Community OrgsJanuary 25, 2022 Visit Eau Claire Ups the Ante for Public Art tourism organization partners with Sculpture Tour, absorbs Public Arts Council
Opening Up Expansion EntrepreneurshipJanuary 25, 2022 A GROWING INDUSTRY: Steve’s Hemp Moves From Online to On-Site After a booming online business, Steve’s Hemp sets up shop on Barstow Street
TheaterJanuary 25, 2022 BITING THE BIG APPLE: UWEC Grad Pursues Theater Dreams in New York Milwaukee native playwright, actor lands job with NYC theater company
Special Section MarriageJanuary 24, 2022 Need a Ring? A Cake? A Photographer? Here Are the Winners of Our Best of Weddings Poll For this very first time, we asked voters in our Best of the Chippewa Valley Poll specific wedding-related questions. Here are their favorites
Community Orgs NonprofitsJanuary 23, 2022 ESCAPING LOW TEMPS: E.C. Warming Center Seeks Volunteers to Expand Hours shelter now open 8am-6pm every Sunday, but is looking to be open every day of the week during the same window
New Restaurants Food+DrinkJanuary 22, 2022 New Pop-Up Eatery The Butter Knife Bistro Opens in E.C. after making the local rounds, chef Justin Allen has created his own eatery
Technology For KidsJanuary 20, 2022 Making Connections: MacMan Helps Foster Growing Technology-Based Education local computer repair shop’s program gives refurbished computers to students in need
MusicJanuary 20, 2022 Anaïs Mitchell, Bonny Light Horsemen, and S. Carey to Hit Pablo Center Stage evening features Tony and Grammy Award-winning musicians, along with a heaping dose of indie-rock talent
SportsJanuary 19, 2022 Beijing Bound: E.C.’s Loomis Named to U.S. Olympic Team Nordic athlete will make second trip to Winter Games
Music relocationJanuary 19, 2022 Country Jam to Relocate to Chippewa County in 2023 long-running music festival buys property, will move from rural E.C. after 32 years
Music EventsJanuary 19, 2022 BACK TO THE PINES: Blue Ox Music Festival Announces 2022 Lineup Old Crow Medicine Show, Pert Near Sandstone, Bela Fleck, and others slated to perform in June
Community Orgs EntrepreneurshipJanuary 18, 2022 Help Pick Your Downtown Eau Claire Favorites by Feb. 4 annual Downtowny Awards honor businesses, projects, and events
NeighborhoodsJanuary 18, 2022 How Would You Like to Live in This Net-Zero, Healthy Home? Thanks to GreenHalo Builds, You Can. new sustainable three-bedroom, three-bathroom home is first healthy home to be built in Eau Claire
MusicJanuary 18, 2022 SINGING FAREWELL: The Jaggernauts Release Recording from House of Rock Show immortalized performance features seven songs on CD from the band's performance in 2017 to send off the famed local venue
MusicJanuary 17, 2022 LUSH LANDSCAPE: The Nunnery Releases Cinematic New Album 'Floating Gardens' new studio album encapsulates feelings of doubt and prolonged waiting during the pandemic
MusicJanuary 17, 2022 HOP ON IN: Black Leather Limo Releases Debut Album, ‘Both Coasts’ the high-energy rock outfit’s music resembles a unique take on Weezer and Sublime-style jams
News On CampusJanuary 14, 2022 UWEC’s Schmidt One of Two Finalists to Lead UW System decision expected by end of January, Board of Regents says
People HistoryJanuary 14, 2022 A Word of Advice: Ann Landers, Dear Abby Shared E.C. Roots legendary advice columnists spent part of their early adulthood in E.C.
Community Orgs GrantsJanuary 12, 2022 E.C. Community Foundation Seeks Applicants for Latest ’Grant Catalog’ ‘Give Green’ is theme of new charitable effort
Theater ComedyJanuary 12, 2022 A LOCAL THEATER WONDERLAND: ‘Alice in Elderland’ Takes a Humorous Look at Growing Older the Eau Claire Women in Theater production is coming to the Heyde Center for the Arts in Chippewa Falls this February
Food+DrinkJanuary 11, 2022 A CRAZY MILESTONE: Loopy’s Grill & Saloon Celebrates Silver Anniversary "I have no idea how 25 years went by so quickly," owner says
Visual Art FilmJanuary 5, 2022 MAKING THE DREAM WORK: UW-Stout Grads Bring Joy to Millions at DreamWorks Animation Dream Team of Stout alums has worked on major films like ‘The Hunger Games’ and ‘Boss Baby’
Wellness Special SectionJanuary 23, 2021 Treat Your Pet Right With CBD pet owners say CBD eases critters’ anxiety, aches