Wed. Dec. 12th, 2018

All Students Are Welcome: Black Student Alliance opens Black Cultural Center at UWEC

Nealy Corcoran, photos by Andrea Paulseth

After more than a year of effort, UW-Eau Claire opened a Black Cultural Center in November inside Centennial Hall.

Wed. Dec. 12th, 2018

UWEC Is the Most LGBTQ-Friendly Campus in the State Thanks to Its Gender & Sexuality Resource Center

Eric Christenson, photos by Andrea Paulseth

UW-Eau Claire is one of the most LGBTQ-friendly campuses in the country. You might’ve seen the headlines. Campus Pride, a national nonprofit, gave the university ...

Wed. Dec. 12th, 2018

Eau Claire Woman Uses Her Voice to Support the Local Latino Population

Lauren Fisher, photos by Andrea Paulseth

It was only three months ago that federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from Illinois moved into Wisconsin, arresting 83 people in 14 counties between Sept. 21-24 – just four days.

Wed. Dec. 12th, 2018

Seeking a New Home: Hmong association searching for larger space for programs, gatherings

Tom Giffey, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Forty years ago, Hmong immigrants fleeing their Southeast Asian homeland found a new home in the Chippewa Valley. Now, the Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association needs a new home as well.

Fri. Nov. 30th, 2018

Real Estate Rockstars - Ben Komro, RE/MAX Real Estate Group

V1 Staff, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Earning a Client's Smile

Fri. Nov. 30th, 2018

Real Estate Rockstars - C&M Real Estate

V1 Staff, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Buying, Selling, Building

Fri. Nov. 30th, 2018

Real Estate Rockstars - Property Shoppe Realty LLC

V1 Staff, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Focused on Local

Fri. Nov. 30th, 2018

Real Estate Rockstars - Copper Key Home Solutions

V1 Staff, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Working for Renewal

Fri. Nov. 30th, 2018

Real Estate Rockstars - Team Tiry

V1 Staff, photos by Andrea Paulseth

A Part of the Team

Fri. Nov. 30th, 2018

Real Estate Rockstars - Nate Moquin, RE/MAX Affiliates

V1 Staff, photos by Andrea Paulseth

It’s All About the Process

Fri. Nov. 30th, 2018

Real Estate Rockstars 2018

V1 Staff, photos by Andrea Paulseth

key players & personalities in the Valley's real estate market

Fri. Nov. 30th, 2018

Real Estate Rockstars - Mary F. Rufledt, Elite Realty

V1 Staff, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Dedication to Others

Fri. Nov. 30th, 2018

Picking the Ideal Tree

Barbara Arnold, photos by Andrea Paulseth

seasonal trimming tips you needle to know

Fri. Nov. 30th, 2018

Ice & Steel: Junior league hockey team brings icy action to Chippewa Falls

Luc Anthony, photos by Andrea Paulseth

If the Chippewa Valley is known for a particular sports passion (besides football’s ubiquity), one would choose baseball and hockey as two stand-out options. Both have enough of a following to garner ...

Thu. Nov. 29th, 2018

Twice the Space to Forage: Shared kitchen expands, offers extra space for collaboration

Nealy Corcoran, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Launched in February of 2014 during the Banbury ArtCrawl, Forage EC is a neighborhood commercial kitchen and venue located in the historic Banbury Building. Owners Michelle Thiede and Kristen Dexter ...

Thu. Nov. 29th, 2018

New NOTA Drops at Shift

Rayna DeJongh, photos by Andrea Paulseth

The UW-Eau Claire student publication None of the Above (NOTA) will host bi-annual book release party at SHIFT Cyclery & Coffee Bar on Dec. 14 at 7:30pm, with live music from local musician ...

Thu. Nov. 29th, 2018

Salt Collective: The Beauty of Giving

Abby Norton, photos by Andrea Paulseth

unique jewelry maker takes home Red Letter Grant

Thu. Nov. 29th, 2018

Opening Shot | Nov. 28, 2018

photos by Andrea Paulseth

SCREEN TIME. Volume One brought True North: Real Wisconsin Stories Unfolding Live On Stage to the Pablo Center for two sold-out shows on Nov. 16 and 17. The unique show – which blended live storytelling, original live music, a wide variety of multimedia produced by local artists – was Volume One’s first stage production.

Thu. Nov. 29th, 2018

Holiday Triple Play

Lauren Fisher, photos by Andrea Paulseth

December offers three chances for Christmas spirit on stage

Wed. Nov. 28th, 2018

Free Clinic Finds a Home

Barbara Arnold, photos by Andrea Paulseth, Joel Pearish

charitable medical provider poised to move into permanent space

Wed. Nov. 21st, 2018

From Ho-Hum to Ho Ho Ho!

Tom Giffey, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Forget the itchy sweaters. Here are some ways to celebrate with creativity.

Thu. Nov. 15th, 2018

Expansion on Pointe

Lauren Fisher, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Diamond School of Dance broke ground Nov. 6 on a new dance instruction facility scheduled to open next August. The new digs will house four dance studios with room to expand to seven over time.

Thu. Nov. 15th, 2018

Cinderella With a Spin

Haley Wright, photos by Andrea Paulseth

ECCT’s first Pablo show is holiday-themed Cinderella

Wed. Nov. 14th, 2018

Giving Thanks

Cassandra Kyser, photos by Andrea Paulseth

aunt/niece duo team up for children’s book

Wed. Nov. 7th, 2018

Red Coal BBQ Burns Hot at New Location

Abby Norton, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Eau Claire barbecue spot moves to Mall Drive

Fri. Nov. 2nd, 2018

Gallery Get-Together

Lauren Fisher, photos by Andrea Paulseth

CF gallery hosts grand re-opening after renovation

Fri. Nov. 2nd, 2018

Illuminating World War I: Durand resident publishes writings, illustrations of WWI infantryman

Haley Wright, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Juxtapositions are what led Darrek Orwig of Durand to begin work on a book about World War I. It was the idea of airplanes and horse-drawn wagons sharing the same battlefield, and his perception that American involvement ...

Fri. Nov. 2nd, 2018

Heavy Breathing: Eau Claire’s hardcore scene welcomes Thunderlung’s debut EP

Broc Seigneurie, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Thunderlung’s self-titled EP is the first release from the group, offering a mix of progressive and ambient stoner metal in five blistering tracks. Starting production in May 2017 ...

Fri. Nov. 2nd, 2018

Lake Hallie Peace Park Gets $150k in Upgrades

Broc Seigneurie, photos by Andrea Paulseth

In the late 1980s, Bud Warns teamed up with fellow veteran Dave Zien, then a state legislator, to build a memorial for veterans in the space near Bud’s house. Construction began on what would become Peace Memorial Park ...

Wed. Oct. 31st, 2018

Meant to Be: Adoptive parents never stop learning

Lauren Fisher, photos by Andrea Paulseth

When many people imagine preparing to bring a baby home, they envision nine months of room painting, nesting, baby showers, and supply runs that will almost certainly culminate in welcoming ...

Wed. Oct. 31st, 2018

Caring Pregnancy Community

Jennifer Hafele, photos by Andrea Paulseth

She got ready to leave the house without the diaper bags, strollers, and bottles – for once. She said goodbye to her three-year-old and nine-month-old twins. She was feeling a little queasy and was looking forward ...

Thu. Oct. 18th, 2018

New River Prairie Eatery Offers Latitude

Emilee Wentland, photos by Andrea Paulseth

44 North aims to offer a complete dining experience

Thu. Oct. 18th, 2018

Return to Laramie

Tom Giffey, photos by Andrea Paulseth

UWEC stages documentary-style play about Matthew Shephard’s murder

Thu. Oct. 18th, 2018

Fifteen and Change: Young adult novel in verse tackles fair wages

Cassandra Kyser, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Writing under the pen name Max Howard, Emily Anderson of Eau Claire released a novel in verse, Fifteen and Change, on Oct. 1. Published by West 44 Books, the novel is part of a “hi-lo” book series: high ...

Wed. Oct. 17th, 2018

Big Ideas for Downtown

Tom Giffey, photos by Andrea Paulseth

three developers include new children’s museum in their plans for Block 7

Tue. Oct. 16th, 2018

Powering Pablo: Female leaders are the new arts center’s not-so-secret weapons

Tom Giffey, photos by Andrea Paulseth

When the curtain rose for the first time at the Pablo Center at the Confluence on Sept. 22, it wasn’t just a big moment for the performers on stage: It was a fulfilling, emotional crescendo for those who have been working for months to open downtown Eau Claire’s new arts center ...

Tue. Oct. 16th, 2018

On a Roll: Chippewa Valley Roller Derby Evolves

Laura Buchholz , photos by Andrea Paulseth

For years, the Chippewa Valley Roller Derby (formerly Chippewa Valley Roller Girls) has wanted to have multiple home teams. This is the year that will happen. On Friday, Oct. 12, the Chippewa Valley Roller Derby (CVRD) ...

Tue. Oct. 16th, 2018

Empowering Local Businesswomen

Emilee Wentland, photos by Andrea Paulseth

women's business center encourages entrepreneurship

Tue. Oct. 16th, 2018

A Helper with a Happy Heart

Lauren Fisher, photos by Andrea Paulseth

retired psychologist advocates for inclusivity and humane society

Tue. Oct. 16th, 2018

Not on My Watch

Lauren Fisher, photos by Andrea Paulseth

woman founded & staffed organization fights human trafficking

Thu. Oct. 4th, 2018

Local Duo Produces Cult! – A Creative Tabletop Game

Samantha Kobs, photos by Andrea Paulseth

CULT! is – along with its predecessor CHOMP! – a classic role-playing game similar to Dungeons & Dragons, except much simpler. (Those of you frustrated with the intricacies of D&D might appreciate this!)

Wed. Oct. 3rd, 2018

Long Live the Queens: Inside the Valley's vivacious drag scene

Katie Vagnino, graphic designer by Eric Christenson, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Over the past decade, the drag scene in the Chippewa Valley has blossomed from a subculture limited to a handful of venues to something much more visible and vibrant.

Tue. Oct. 2nd, 2018

Altoona's New Coffee Joint Brings Beans From All Over the World

Diana Peterson, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Getting coffee has become an important part of our morning (and afternoon, and evening) routine. Coffee is more than a beverage: It’s a science, a passion, and a way of life. Cabin Coffee in Altoona’s River Prairie has figured that out ...

Tue. Oct. 2nd, 2018

Host to the Future: Valley artist opens retreat to encourage artistic exchange

Lauren Fisher, photos by Andrea Paulseth

If all an artist wants to do at Envisage, local artist CV Peterson’s new retreat for artists from all over the world, is drink tea, take walks, pet horses, and write in a journal, that’s OK with her. But if they want to engage with ...

Tue. Oct. 2nd, 2018

A Place in the Shade: Beaver Creek enlists local artists to design pavilion

Lauren Fisher, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Beaver Creek Reserve recently broke ground on a new shade pavilion adjacent to the butterfly house, designed by local artist Joe Maurer.

Tue. Oct. 2nd, 2018

Places for Parks: City likely to consider requiring developers to set aside land for parks

Lauren Fisher, photos by Andrea Paulseth

The Eau Claire Plan Commission has begun to consider implementing a parkland dedication ordinance that would assist in the development of new parks and green spaces as the city of Eau Claire grows ...