Strange States

exploring the paranormal in the most normal of places: the Midwest

As the rest of my family peered out the minivan windows trying to spot bison, elk, and prairie dogs during a late-summer trip out West, my mind and imagination drifted closer to home ...

Carson Park Pillars Being Restored to 1930s Look

A project is underway to restore the eight-decade-old stone pillars and adjacent stone walls that greet visitors at the east entrance to Eau Claire’s Carson Park. Cleaning and tuck-pointing the ...

Sweet Comfort

Waffle Shack on Water St. aims to cure cravings at all hours

For many, waffles are a morning staple – a delicious way to start the day with family or friends. One local man enjoys ‘em so much he made waffles the focus of his new ...

Building New Stories

library seeks $7 million to upgrade aging building

Declaring that the existing 43-year-old building needs upgrades so it can continue to serve the community for generations, supporters of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library in Eau Claire have launched ...

Fly Your FREAQ Flag

UWEC’s freaQweek a celebration of LGBTQ+ identity

This Oct. 7-12, UW-Eau Claire campus organizations are partnering with community groups to launch freaQweek, a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. FreaQweek is a push to reclaim history, to reclaim identities ...

Pablo Center Finishes Year One With Operating Surplus, but Construction Debt Looms

Sept. 22, 2018, was a historic day in the Chippewa Valley. After years of planning, fundraising, construction, and a final mad dash to make sure every detail was ready, that Saturday afternoon marked ...

Locally Set Documentary Covers Love, Family, and Prosthetic Nipples

You may be unsure what could be heartwarming about nipple prosthetics, and the answer isn’t what you’d expect. “Some husbands give flowers. Brian built his wife the perfect nipple …” reads the ...