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A seat at the table

A seat at the table

Story by Rosa Gómez, Freelance Writer
February 11, 2021
Eau Claire eats

Eau Claire eats

Story by Avery Shanahan, News Editor
February 4, 2021
Madison Dier, founder of Madcraftin, holds the first embroidery outline for her “Normalize Normal Bodies Series.” The series highlights Dier’s personal acceptance of body image and an inspiration for her customer following.

Embroidery series fosters message of inclusivity

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
December 8, 2020
The Devil’s Punchbowl is a 10-15 minute drive outside of downtown Menomonie, where there are a variety of hiking paths and waterfalls to explore.

Weekend shenanigans

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
October 19, 2020
As the spread of COVID-19 continues, restaurants are scaling back their services in an attempt to “flatten the curve” and slow the outbreak.

Eau Claire eats

Story by Jenna Erickson, Freelance Writer
April 2, 2020
The Unusual Message exhibit is on display through Oct. 2 and is free for the public in the Foster Gallery.

Foster Gallery features “Unusual Message”

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
September 18, 2019
With the launch of a new online website, Every Bitch Needs a Scrunchie showcases new ways to purchase locally.

Scrunchie sales and self-starters

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Freelance Writer
September 12, 2019
Music Medley

Music Medley

Story by McKenna Dirks, Multimedia Editor
September 12, 2019
Sheila Earp, the new owner of Picture This, became the new owner on Jan. 31. She said she had always wanted to own a scrapbooking store.

From this neck of the woods

Story by Rebecca Mennecke
April 18, 2019
Freshly picked flowers for purchase at the summer 2018 Farmers Market.

Keeping it ‘Fresh’ at the Eau Claire Farmers Market

Story by Hannah Angell
April 17, 2019
Co-founder Elle McGee welcomes curious community members to the store.

Odd Humyns grand opening

Story by Kyle Sipprell
February 4, 2019
The Local Store and Volume One gallery hosted a Small Business Saturday Appreciation Sale to kick off the holiday season.

Holiday sale supports Eau Claire’s small business

Story by Kar Wei Cheng, Multimedia Editor
November 27, 2018
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