By Catherine McCoy A new venue in Eau Claire has given the university a long-awaited multi-use facility, drawing attention to the community. The Sonnentag, the largest indoor event venue in northwestern Wisconsin, has been in discussion for the last decade, and in July 2024, became a reality. Construction began in the spring of 2022 and has since replaced UW-Eau Claire’s Zorn Arena. Its state of-the-art, sprawling complex offers a robust variety of facilities, programs and events for the community.
