Volume One Staff

Editorial, Design, Advertising, & The Local Store

Andrea Paulseth

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Thu. May. 30th, 2019

Timeless Sounds

Parker Reed, photos by Andrea Paulseth

quartet of music veterans partner on original album

Thu. May. 30th, 2019

Sound & Visuals at the Dabble Box

Marie Anthony, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Since the launch of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library’s Dabble Box in 2017, two new additions are now available to expand the community’s creative horizons. Kids, teens, and adults now have access to sound and video kits.

Thu. May. 30th, 2019

Eau Claire's New Fight Against Homelessness

Julian Emerson, photos by Andrea Paulseth, Julian Emerson

Homelessness is an ever-growing problem in Eau Claire. A broad coalition is working to change that by setting a 100-day goal to find housing for chronically homeless individuals.

Thu. May. 23rd, 2019

Taking Care of Teeth: Kristo Orthodontics

V1 Staff, photos by Andrea Paulseth

For 60 years, Kristo Orthodontics has been creating smiles – literally and figuratively – across the Chippewa Valley. While the technology of straightening teeth and correcting bites has changed dramatically over the course of six decades, the goals of Kristo Orthodontics haven’t ...

Thu. May. 23rd, 2019

Taking Care of Teeth: Menomonie Street Dental

V1 Staff, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Walking into the lobby of Menomonie Street Dental, one would never know that they were in the midst of a grand transformation. Business proceeds as usual at the dental practice while just down the hall, out of earshot ...

Mon. May. 20th, 2019

Headbangin’ Good Times

Lea Kopke, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Memorial Rocks Weekend to host a melting pot of rock

Mon. May. 20th, 2019

Nacho Average Restaurant

Natalie Rosenkranz, photos by Andrea Paulseth

let’s taco ’bout the Paraíso Escondido Seafood expansion

Mon. May. 20th, 2019

A New Hope

Barbara Arnold, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Hope Gospel Mission opens new men’s shelter, doubling size to serve homeless population

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The Brewing Projekt's 1807 Grand Opening

Mon. May. 20th, 2019

On Saturday, May 18, the long-anticipated opening of The Brewing Projekt's new brewery and taproom was celebrated with food trucks, special beer releases, and live music from headliner, 4onthefloor. It was also the brewery's 4th anniversary.

Fri. May. 17th, 2019

Motoring Around

Lauren Fisher, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Chippewa Vallians bust out mopeds for warm-weather cruising

Thu. May. 16th, 2019

17 Can’t-Miss Chippewa Falls Events

V1 Staff, photos by Andrea Paulseth

In Chippewa Falls, the calendar is filled to the brim with annual events, celebrations, and more! Here’s a compilation of 17 can’t-miss happenings over the next 12 months, including a 150th-birthday bash ...

Thu. May. 16th, 2019

Bridges of Valor

Haley Wright, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Chippewa Falls honors veterans with five bridges

Thu. May. 16th, 2019

Stepping Up to Serve

Lauren Fisher, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Legacy Community Center supports locals with hot meals, charitable resources

Thu. May. 16th, 2019

Barbecue Basics: Ryan Jean-Baptiste is here to help

Lauren Fisher, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Ryan Jean-Baptiste has been serving up life-saving barbecue in the Chippewa Valley for the past 5 years as the owner of Life Support BBQ – also known as the Hambulance Mobile Food Truck ...

Wed. May. 15th, 2019

Meat Me in Menomonie

Danielle Zinsli, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Cut Rite Meat Shoppe offers local selection & expert advice

Wed. May. 15th, 2019

Hunting for Truth: Local playwrights interweave 10 tales about geocaching in new work

Kendra Lamer, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Who knew that hunting for treasure could lead to proposals and political discussions? Treasure Hunt, a comedic play made up of 10 intertwining stories about geocaching, will premiere at the Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild’s Grand Theatre on May 17 at 7:30 pm. Two more performances will follow, on May 18 at 7:30pm and May 19 at 1:30pm ...

Tue. May. 7th, 2019

Super Duper Succulents and What You Should Know About Them

Rebecca Mennecke, photos by Andrea Paulseth

The varieties of succulents are numerous: Whether it’s jade plant, hens and chicks, plush plant, panda plant, moonstone, string of button, agave, zebra plant, leatherpetal, or (seriously) hundreds ...

The Daily Shakedown

Mon. May. 6th, 2019

It’s great! It’s big! It’s the Hullabaloo!

V1 Staff, photos by Andrea Paulseth

The Great Big Hullabaloo will be a dynamic day of kid-centric and family-focused fun on Saturday, June 1, at the Pablo Center at the Confluence in Eau Claire. Expect an interactive whirlwind day of ...

Mon. May. 6th, 2019

Cooking Up a Good Time

Diana Peterson, photos by Andrea Paulseth

restaurant experience inspires card game

Mon. May. 6th, 2019

It’s Great, It’s Big, It’s the Hullabaloo!

V1 Staff, photos by Andrea Paulseth

The Great Big Hullabaloo will be a dynamic day of kid-centric and family-focused fun on Saturday, June 1, at the Pablo Center at the Confluence in Eau Claire. Expect an interactive whirlwind day of ...

Mon. May. 6th, 2019

A Confluence of Musicians

Lea Kopke, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra to perform Orff work alongside new choir

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Food Truck Friday 2019

Mon. May. 6th, 2019

Volume One's Food Truck Friday series kicked of its 2019 season at a new location on Friday, May 3. Local diners enjoyed a selection of food trucks and trailers offering meals, snacks, drinks ...

Mon. May. 6th, 2019

Witch Way to Go?

Parker Reed, photos by Andrea Paulseth

musician chooses new instrument, genres on EP

Fri. May. 3rd, 2019

A Saltier Collection

Rebecca Mennecke, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Salt Collective opens new gallery space

Fri. May. 3rd, 2019

You’re Glowing: Entrepreneur steps out on her own with day spa

Jessica Mahlum, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Imagine you’re resting on a soft expanse of clouds. You’ve had problematic skin for years but right now your skin is happy and showing immediate results. You don’t know it yet, but those results ...

Thu. May. 2nd, 2019

Guns, Bikes, & Women: Historic Home Offers Unique Tour

UWEC Integrated Marketing and Communications, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Firearms, females, and two-wheelers will be among the topics covered this spring during a new – and distinctive – tour of a historic home in downtown Eau Claire. UW-Eau Claire students enrolled ...

Wed. May. 1st, 2019

Finding a Place to Fit Inn

Lauren Fisher, photos by Andrea Paulseth

downtown Eau Claire hotel caters to men exiting correctional system

Thu. Apr. 18th, 2019

Local Networking Group Connects Craft Beer Drinking Women

Jessica Mahlum, photos by Andrea Paulseth

There’s a new nonprofit in town that combines Wisconsinites’ love for craft beer with a sense of empowerment for women throughout the community. Girls Pint Out welcomes women in the area ...

Thu. Apr. 18th, 2019

You Scream, Ice Cream

Emilee Wentland, photos by Andrea Paulseth

The Danc’n Bean brings Bridgeman’s ice cream back to Eau Claire

Thu. Apr. 18th, 2019

THEN & NOW: Pablo Center hosts works of Eau Claire founding artists

Barbara Arnold, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Long before Eau Claire was viewed as an artistic haven, when this spot on the river was considered a blue-collar town, 22 artists from the Chippewa Valley still put forth their creative efforts, resulting ...

Wed. Apr. 17th, 2019

Improvisation and Inner Peace

Nathan Hopp, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Phippen and friends’ album an exercise in tranquility

Wed. Apr. 17th, 2019

Subscribe and Thrive: 5 local subscription services

Lauren Fisher, photos by Timothy Mather, Andrea Paulseth

Subscription services are all the rage, with national companies providing everything from movies and music to munchies and makeup for a monthly charge. But if you look a little closer to home ...

Wed. Apr. 17th, 2019

Weld at the Helm

Tom Giffey, photos by Andrea Paulseth

councilman pledges middle course as he takes over presidency

Thu. Apr. 4th, 2019

Cracking the (Area) Code

Nicole Withers, photos by Andrea Paulseth

715 Supper Club revives a west side EC hot spot

Thu. Apr. 4th, 2019

A More Neighborly Way

Lauren Fisher, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Pinehurst residents organize neighborhood association

Tue. Apr. 2nd, 2019

Willing to Collaborate

Parker Reed, photos by Andrea Paulseth

creatives open downtown co-working space for other creatives

Fri. Mar. 22nd, 2019

Throwing Stones Worldwide

Lauren Fisher, photos by Andrea Paulseth

local curler Geoff Goodland to skip in Curling Senior World Championship

Thu. Mar. 21st, 2019

Childhood Magic

Marie Anthony, photos by Andrea Paulseth

best friends tag-team on their first kids’ book

Thu. Mar. 21st, 2019

Retail Vacancies Decline in Eau Claire, Report Says

Tom Giffey, photos by Andrea Paulseth

The opening of a huge new Fleet Farm store on Eau Claire’s south side contributed to a relatively healthy year for the Chippewa Valley’s commercial real estate market in 2018, according to a new report ...