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STOLEN FROM SANTA: Our Annual Peek at St. Nick’s Secret Mailbag
this year’s intercepted letters include a look into the Valley’s past
[PHOTOS] Winter Market at Brewery Nonic
Menomonie brewery hosts festive winter market to kick off December
[PHOTOS] 2023 Santa Cycle Rampage
the festive social bike ride returned on Dec. 1 for a bigger-and-better event met with beautiful wintry weather
UW-Stout Alumnus and Wife Make Record $5M Gift to Rec Center Upgrade
Pankowskis hope to inspire future generations of students to be active
This Local Woman’s Recovery Journey Took Her From Participant to Provider
addiction treatment helped Sara Kieffer get on the road to becoming a peer support specialist
Women’s Giving Circle Makes $41K in Grants to Nonprofits
latest round goes to Boys and Girls Club, C.V. Museum, more
Recreation Opening Up Outdoors
Gear Up For Your Next Outdoor Adventure at E.C. Outdoors
new downtown shop makes getting active outdoors easy, accessible, and affordable
WEDDING BARN BLUES: Owners Worry Liquor Law Change Would Harm Businesses
overhaul of Wis. law would require wedding barns to get liquor licenses
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LITTLE LIBRARIES GALORE: Eastside Hill Neighborhood’s Little Library Community
Eau Claire neighborhood has more than 20 Little Free Libraries
VOTE NOW in our 2024 Best of the Chippewa Valley Reader Poll
Log on now: Voting ends Friday, Dec. 8, at midnight
CELEBRATING HO-CHUNK DAY: A Look Into Native American Celebrations in November
Ho-Chunk Nation President Jon Greendeer talks Ho-Chunk Day
Visual Art Entrepreneurship Holidays
Meet the Makers: Rhonda Willers’ Pottery
the art of living a life led by curiosity
Entrepreneurship Food+Drink Holidays
Meet the Makers: Kaiserson Bee Co.
producing buzzworthy bottles of honey and more here in the Valley
Meet the Makers: LameMaker
creating crochet items for everyone in your life
Move Your Caboose! Seasonal Toy Train Exhibit Comes Back ’Round the Bend
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library welcomes trains Dec. 2-30
The Holly Jolly Holiday Parade Grid 2023
what you need to know about five – yes, five! – Chippewa Valley Christmas parades
Four Tiny Tips for Extreme Gingerbread House-Making
what goes into making a structurally sound gingerbread building? Here are some pointers ...
Entrepreneurship Economy Holidays
Chippewa Valley Small Businesses Stressed But Eager for Holiday Shopping Season
Valley business boosters plan promotions, contend for customers’ dollars
8 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do With Your Library Card
there are so many things offered at L.E. Phillips Memorial Library besides books!
Menomonie Parade of Lights Seeks Illuminated Entries
deadline to enter annual holiday contest is Nov. 26
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