Opening Letters
COLUMN: No Escape From Cell 7346
a local teacher’s choose-your-own-adventure still puzzles the next generation
COLUMN: Love The Beach You’re With
one thousand miles from the ocean in the Midwest, ‘beach’ has different connotations
COLUMN: Making the Change I Want to See in Eau Claire
sometimes all it takes is one person to change the world
My Son Believes He Will Be Killed By Police
in light of Black Lives Matter protests, one local dad urges you to consider biases you didn't know you had
Winter Layers
peeling back the accumulation of winter reveals the earth – and ourselves
The Play’s the Thing
discovering a new world of fun with the family by stepping onto the stage
Finding the Unexpected When the Fireplace Fails
brick by brick, a homeowner learns rebuilding is more than a ton of work – eight tons in fact
Three Bold Ideas for State Street
the city is talking about roundabouts, but we can try something even wilder
Giving (And Receiving) the Gift of Music
an overflowing calendar and a profusion of tickets makes this fan thankful for the Valley’s scene
The Weather Outside Is Frightful
in the Chippewa Valley, Halloween can sometimes look a lot like Christmas
Celebrating Heritage, Embracing Diversity
Eau Claire should be proud to recognize its first-ever Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Oct. 8
Fathers, Sons, and Storms
defying rain, lightning, and familial fear to get the perfect photograph
Hitting Preconceptions out of the Park
Beep Baseball World Series in Eau Claire highlighted athleticism of the visually impaired
Feeling Write at Home
the Chippewa Valley’s strong, supportive literary community draws one young writer back
Melting Memories
a Wisconsin farm boy, a coveted ice cream cone, and the complexity of interpreting family history
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