Features
FEATURE: Getting to Know Eau Claire One Sketch at a Time
after living all over the world, Nishant Jain uses a sketchpad to familiarize himself with the people and places in his new home
FEATURE: A Look Back at the House of Rock (and Then Forward)
Over the last 17 years, the House of Rock united an eclectic Eau Claire music scene
FEATURE: Diverse Perspectives
Circles of Change initiative seeks to move from dialogue to action
FEATURE: Sisters on Separate Trails
as her twin sister – a first-time skier – tackles the American Birkebeiner, writer Katie Venit ponders the very different paths their lives have taken
ELECTION FEATURE: Red, Blue, or Purple?
despite shifting voting patterns, the Chippewa Valley remains a sought-after swing area on Election Day
FEATURE: When Oakwood Changed Everything
thirty years later, Eau Claire’s biggest mall remains a commercial and cultural touchstone
Feature: Wisconsin's Big Idea
More than a century ago, Wisconsin’s education leaders decided the boundaries of the university should reach the boundaries of the state – and beyond. Today, the Wisconsin Idea is still making Badger State life better.
Where FM Means Fine Music
a look inside humble, independent Chippewa Falls radio station WCFW, its eclectic programming, and the spirit behind it all
Public Library 2.0
Forget stereotypes about dusty piles of books. Today’s tech-savvy libraries are staying relevant in the digital age.
Dairy Diary
one woman's self-guided tour through some of the region's best dairy breakfasts in all their cheesy glory
Extra Innings
with a history dating back to 1908, the Chippewa River Baseball League has been central to summer for generations of amateur ballplayers and fans
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