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Rob Mattison, former owner of a Comic Book shop, began GEEKcon in 2017 after looking for a project that could bring together the Eau Claire community.

GEEKcon returns for a sixth year

Story by Winter Heffernan, Staff Writer
November 23, 2022
Community members went from table to table to see what each employer had to offer.

Midwest Family hosted career fair at Brewing Projekt

Story by Elliot Adams and Sam Johnson
October 31, 2022
Yoga Instructor Amanda Hilson at Latitude 44 Yoga Studio

Salutations to the Sun in Local Yoga Studio

Story by Elliot Adams, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2022
When Riverview Cafe doesn’t sound appealing, Midwest Meals prides itself on being a healthy alternative.

Eau Claire eats

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Currents Editor
February 18, 2021
Ben Holmen and other Eau Claire volunteers possess the 3D printing resource at their own home or campus building, allowing them to make face shields in a shorter amount of time to quickly distribute.

Building face shields, building community

Story by Evelyn Nelson
April 14, 2020
Blue Boxer Arts held their Grand Re-Opening Celebration through an all day event on Nov. 2 at Tangled Up in Hue, their new location.

Tangled up in yarn crafts

Story by Evelyn Nelson
November 4, 2019
From this neck of the woods

From this neck of the woods

Story by Kyle Sipprell
March 13, 2019
The Eau Claire community gathered at Visit Eau Claire’s opening while enjoying local music, drinks and sharing some laughs.

A fresh way to experience Eau Claire

Story by Timothy Spierings, Freelance Writer
October 29, 2018
Michelle Anthony lived in Canada, made her own hula hoops and now teaches yoga and circus exercise classes in Eau Claire.

Eyes of Eau Claire: Michelle Anthony

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Currents Editor
October 11, 2017
Charles Probst has a vision to bring health and wellness to Water Street. His store Vibe Nutrition opens in September bringing his vision to fruition.

Vibe Nutrition is coming to Water Street

Story by Jessie Meyen, Staff Writer
September 5, 2017
Tangled Up In Hue celebrated their re-opening this past Friday with free caricatures, live music, an art station and free snacks at their new location 505 S. Barstow St. Suite B in downtown Eau Claire.

Tangled Up In Hue now able to support more local artists with new space

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Copy Editor
April 10, 2017
Caitlin Marlotte, executive director of the nonprofit organization Vega, presented on a mobile app meant to connect classrooms and students with the musical instruments they lack.

Entrepreneurial event 1 Million Cups features endless ideas

Story by Erica Jones, Chief Copy Editor
April 6, 2017
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