Volume One

Sports News Community Orgs Ski Sprites Return From 2026 DII National Tournament As Champions QUEUE THAT QUEEN SONG. The Ski Sprites are officially DII champions following their success at the 2026 national tournament, held earlier this month. Winning this year's event is particularly sweet, after last year's second place finish.

WAIT, DID YOU SAY FREE? Yeah, there are still some freebies left in this world – and there are plenty of 'em, available with the swipe of a (no-charge) card, at the public library. In planning for this year’s “On The Money” guide in Volume One, the wallet-pinching most folks are enduring right now couldn’t be ignored.

We’re Hiring! Retail Sales Associate at The Local Store » Music Stage clovers daughter Reverts To Her Roots For 'Out of Character' Tour Launch SEE IT LIVE. clovers daughter, the indie alternative music project led by Noor Shami of Minneapolis, Minn. (also a UW-Eau Claire alum), will kickoff their tour at 6pm on Aug. 23 at The Venue (209 S. Graham Ave., Eau Claire).

We’re Hiring! Retail Sales Associate at The Local Store » Books Wisconsin BOOK BLURBS: Two Recent Releases With Local, Family Connections Book cover for 100 Things to Do in Eau Claire Before You Die by Timothy Flick Manus. (Submitted photo) 100 Things to Do in Eau Claire Before You Die by Timothy Flick Manus "Timothy Flick Manus knows Eau Claire from every angle. The award-winning photographer has remained rooted in the Chippewa Valley despite his international travel.

HOME BASE MAKEOVER. Downtown Eau Claire's Carson Park baseball stadium will see demolition and construction efforts this fall, making way for new bleacher and ADA-compliant seating along the first baseline, among other upgrades. (Submitted rendering) After nearly a decade of planning and fundraising efforts, Carson Park’s historic baseball stadium will begin its multi-phase renovation project later this month.

We’re Hiring! Retail Sales Associate at The Local Store » Recreation News Outdoors Regional Outdoors Initiative's Urban Plan Names Chippewa Valley A 'Central Hub' ON YOUR LEFT! The Regional Outdoor Recreation Plan – spanning eight counties, including the Chippewa Valley – has created the framework for what could be a transformational, economy-boosting strategy. The supplemental urban plan is now in the process of gaining its own approval.

Recreation Community Orgs Over $375K Poured Into Wakanda Park's Updates & Additions SWISH. Menomonie's 90-plus-acre park, Wakanda Park, is home to a waterpark, playground, multiple pickleball and basketball courts, even local organizations like the Dunn County Historical Society. Thanks to years-long efforts, it now has over $375,000 worth of upgrades. While not the largest park in Menomonie – that title goes to Lake Menomin Park, with about 150 acres – Wakanda Park is home to the most amenities.

We’re Hiring! Retail Sales Associate at The Local Store » Visual Art Women KNITTING THE CLASSICS: Local Creator Finds Inspiration From Literature LITERARY INSPIRATIONS. Artist Hailey Stanton weaves classic tales into her yarn creations, including her handmade mittens. (Submitted photo) If social media is any indication, so-called “grandma hobbies” like sewing and knitting are gaining in popularity.

PUTNAM PARK IS HOME TO ALL. Recent Memorial High School grad Noah Sylvester photographed the grand prize-winning image of the Friends of Putnam Park's first nature photo contest. Later this year, a calendar will be created and sold with the top 13 submissions.

We’re Hiring! Retail Sales Associate at The Local Store » Thoughts Three Things We Love Right Now: Betty White, Big T's Saloon's Chair & Bookstore Blueberries Meet Betty White… the garbage truck If you follow Earthbound Environmental Solutions online, or use their waste services in Eau Claire, you just might know about their fun tradition of naming their hauling trucks.