Evolution Health + Wellness Pairs Cannabis With Interactive Events

"Cannabis & Comedy," acoustic music sessions are among in-person offerings at this CBD and hemp storefront

Evolution Health + Wellness's (2600 London Rd., Eau Claire) owners and staff welcome the opportunity to provide guiding resources on its hemp and CBD products. Luckily for Chippewa Valley customers, the business’s educational entry points include interactive events rooted in community and, yes, even comedy...

An Expiration Date On The Current Hemp Industry Is Set – Or Is It?

following the reopening of the federal government in November, hemp producers and consumers are on a ticking clock – but new legislation could offer more time

The will-they-won’t-they question mark stamped on the state of Wisconsin’s hemp industry has been punted to a crucial crossroads following the federal government’s reopening this past November. While President Donald Trump’s signing of a...

How Does Hemp Get Its Sensory-Driven & Educational Names?

from growers to dispensary shelves, a conversation with Wonders of Nature and Steve's Hemp staff on common naming trends and corporate consolidation

In the storefronts of the Chippewa Valley’s hemp retailers, you might have caught yourself in a decision between picking up a container of “Green Runtz,” “Maui Wowie,” or “Blue Cheese.” Each of these very real, and very nuanced, cultivars of hemp share a deeper story...

WHAT'S THE BUZZ? THC Beverages Rise in Popularity in Wisconsin

could cannabis products hurt or help the local bar scene?

Alcohol consumption in the U.S. dropped to a new low this year, and some point to an increase in THC and CBD beverages as a leading factor. In a state like Wisconsin, where beer flows like water and most towns seem to have a bar on every corner, could cannabis really pose a threat to a centuries-old legacy? ...

Eau Claire's Wonders of Nature Launches Small-Batch THC Sodas

cannabis partakers can sip on this locally-crafted drink to enjoy a 'fuller feeling'

Wonders of Nature’s latest in-house product: infused, canned beverages. There are two flavors currently up for grabs at Wonders of Nature: Tropical Kush and Hazy Creamsicle. With about eight others in the works, including cherry and ginger ale, the drink’s recipe is purposefully simple. After investing in equipment to craft and can the new drinks in-house ...

What Locals Loved at Durand’s Sunny Skies CBD in 2024

most of Sunny Skies’ clientele go to them for pain and anxiety relief, sleep support

n more than five years of business, Sunny Skies CBD has cultivated a dedicated clientele who use a range of products created by the Durand-based retailer: gummies, tinctures, creams, and even pet products. With a roughly 17-acre farm in Durand, the family-owned ...

MARIJUANA MOVEMENT: Will Wisconsin Ever Catch Up?

the Badger State remains one of only 11 without legal recreational or medical marijuana, but prospects for legalization remain cloudy

It's already been more than a decade since two states – Colorado and Washington – kicked off the wave of recreational marijuana legalization in the United States back in 2012. Even before that, medical marijuana had been legalized (or at least decriminalized) in more than a dozen states, beginning with California in 1996. As of 2025, all but 11 states allow the use of pot for medical or recreational purposes – or both. Among those 11 is Wisconsin ...

Azara Dives into Drinks Scene with THC-A & Delta Beverage Lounge

Water Street lounge and art gallery is offering alternative beverages

With the rise in popularity of CBD, THC, and Delta flowers, edibles, and drinks, perhaps it’s unsurprising the Chippewa Valley has gotten in on the action as well. For those who favor hemp products over beer and alcohol, a new space on Water Street could be just the ...

Mpire Exclusive Plants Roots in Downtown Eau Claire

soft launch of exclusive hemp products now available, grand opening slated for April 20

Moving out of the greenhouse and right onto Wisconsin Street, Mpire Exclusive opened its doors this past March and is providing hemp products to Eau Claire for medicinal purposes. Mpire’s goal is to provide an alternative and holistic medicine to give people reprieve. They sell a variety of hemp concentrates and products, as well as brand-name edibles...

CBD & Hemp Shops in The Chippewa Valley

10 area locations featuring CBD and hemp products

From Chippewa Falls to Eau Claire and Menomonie, more and more locally-owned CBD and hemp shops are popping up, including these 10 ...