Blending Creativity, Tradition: True Lor Vue Brings Passion for Art to Leadership Role

new Hmong association director brings education, artistic background to her position, hoping to create more collaborations

“I have the heart of a mother,” said True Lor Vue, the new executive director of the Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association. “I love people, and I care for people, but at the same time, I have the mind of an entrepreneur ...

Saloon to Stories: Former Saloon Owner Pens Children’s Book

former owner of Sheeley House Saloon in Chippewa Falls writes witty tale for his grandkids about emotions

"Why is My Grandpa Grumpy?" by Jim Bloms is a heartfelt story, inspired by his granddaughter, Jules, and aims to help children understand that other people’s emotions are not their fault...

TIMBER! Donation of Forest Products Will Give Museum a Northwoods Look

new Children’s Museum of Eau Claire will be built with timber elements

When it opens next year, the new Children’s Museum of Eau Claire on North Barstow Street will include some unique architectural elements, including $425,000 worth of structural round timber. That timber ...

Climb Among the Clouds: UWEC Opens Rope Course to Public for Summer

jump, leap, and soar through this 30-foot-tall course

Have you ever eyed the complex ropes course at the UW-Eau Claire campus, wondering what it would be like to climb among the clouds? This summer, you can! The Environmental Adventure Center announced ...

May I See Your Passport? Travel Through the Chippewa Valley With New Outdoor Challenge

local health groups launch challenge to help locals prioritize their long-term health while enjoying views of the Valley

Would you like to get outdoors and have the chance to win prizes at the same time? A new Summer Activity Passport makes this all possible, thanks to a partnership ...

What a Catch! Local 10-Year-Old Hooks 70-Year-Old Sturgeon

Christian Severud always dreamed of catching a cool fish, but he never imagined he would catch one twice his size ...

While 10-year-old Christian Severud may not have had goldfish, he did have a goal: to reel in a big fish. And, on May 24, he did. Big time. While fishing with his grandparents at Phoenix Park in Eau Claire, he caught ...

There’s a New Sweet Spot Downtown – No Ifs, Ands, or Buts About It

Eau Claire has a new candy store: Ifs and Buts Candy and Nuts

For Greg and Tammy Clark, their new candy store – Ifs and Buts Candy and Nuts (331 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire) – is an opportunity to bring something sweet to their hometown of Eau Claire amid a time that seems nothing but sour ...

Reid All About It: Eau Claire author’s latest book full of fun to spark kids’ learning

At story time, even the most focused of youngsters will eventually tire of “This Little Piggy,” The Itsy-Bitsy Spider,” and “Five Little Monkeys.” If you’re a teacher, librarian, or parent – what then? Prolific author, librarian, educator, and rapper (more on that later) Rob Reid has the answers in his latest book...

Farewell to Swing Sets

childhood gear carries memories of days gone by

Frida Kahlo once said “Nothing is absolute. Everything changes, everything moves, everything revolves, everything flies and goes away.” I would like to claim that I was enjoying a mindful moment of reflection ...