Passion Speaks: Local Podcast Creates Platform for Conversation

If you know Sheng Lor Waldinger, then you know that she’s a people person. And it’s her passion for others that inspired her to start her bimonthly podcast, Social X Change Project, which gives local folks an opportunity to share their stories ...

Colleges Cautiously Coming Back Amid Pandemic

UWEC, UW-Stout, and CVTC outline plans for in-person, online semester

UW-Eau Claire is working from the top down to ensure student safety this coming semester. When the fall semester begins Sept. 2, some classes will be held online, sanitation stations ...

Anything Is Popsicle at New Local Ice Cream Parlor

44 Below serves up quirky and delicious treats

Today’s forecast is sunny with a chance of sprinkles at 44 Below, Altoona’s new ice cream shop at 1488 Front Porch Place in River Prairie. Featuring sweet treats like Butterbeer floats; refreshing ice cream floats ...

Have You Ever Thrown An Axe? Now's Your Chance!

Ironside Axe Club offers opportunity for stress relief

If you think chucking axes isn’t an ideal date night for you and your honey, think again. Or at least that’s what Manny Kohl and Anna Obrecht – sweethearts-turned-managers of the new Ironside Axe Club in Eau Claire – say about their new business venture on London Road ...