Luc Anthony

While the Altoona Historical Society may be purveyors of olden-time memorabilia, its museum has a fresh new coat of paint thanks to recently completed external renovations. The building has housed the organization's materials since 2021 though the building itself dates back to 1972, having initially been used as a recreation center and the second home of the "Fish House" teen center. Visitors will find memorabilia from the likes of the area's railroads, city schools, and much more.

Features For nearly 75 years, Zorn Arena was both an integral part of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire experience and a community cornerstone. This past summer, Brewer Hall, Kjer Theatre, and Zorn Arena were demolished as the university readies for its next chapter. This is the story of Eau Claire’s first arena. This autumn, first-year students at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire are passing by a flat open space along the south side of Garfield Avenue, west of the Stowe Family Arch.

2025 marks the 20th anniversary of both the Eau Claire Express – Eau Claire's baseball team, part of the Northwoods League – and the team’s mascot: Trax. Perhaps you have wondered... What is Trax? As recently as the current 2025 season, this author has encountered people at games speculating on that very question. According to Dr. Jeff Jones, former owner of the team in its early years, train imagery led to Trax’s conceptualization.