The will-they-won’t-they question mark stamped on the state of Wisconsin’s hemp industry has been punted to a crucial crossroads following the federal government’s reopening this past November. While ...

I frequently attend art exhibits in the area, and time and again, I’m standing in front of a truly creative piece that begs me to linger. More often than not, it is the work of 3D artist Karen ...

Like many brides, the quest for the ideal wedding dress often begins with a vision – a dream of the perfect silhouette, fabric and intricate details that will make the walk down the aisle ...

TIMELESS GATHERINGS. Formerly known as The Cottage Winery and Vineyard, the venue’s new chapter as The Cobble and Vine (N7391 County Rd F, Menomonie) offers a space to celebrate life’s triumphs and ...

Folded into the pages of our second issue of 2026, you'll find a lot of stuff about what’s going on right now and, hopefully, things that will come in handy as we wade our way through the coming ...

It’s been five years since the City of Eau Claire discovered its drinking water was contaminated with PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), colloquially dubbed “forever chemicals.” Soon, 16 huge ...

Got a free lunch break coming up? The Chippewa Area History Center is serving up some fun (with a side of history) during its “Lunch and Learning” sessions on the first Wednesday of each month. The ...

I just want people to hear music that I think needs more appreciation,” Logan Nyberg, instrumentalist and founder of Eau ...

In the storefronts of the Chippewa Valley’s hemp retailers, you might have caught yourself in a decision between picking up a container of “Green Runtz,” “Maui Wowie,” or “Blue Cheese.” Each of these ...

Walk into Josef’s Cheesecake Cupcakes (343 E Park Ave., Chippewa Falls) and all of your senses will surely thank you. What truly sets the bakery apart – beyond the delicious desserts and scrumptious ...

The whole story of what they're eating, that story starts with a seed.” Opening a new short-film from the Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU), Dylan Bruce, a land steward for Driftless Seed Supply in ...

As of Jan. 1, kids and teenagers are able to hitch a ride for free through the Eau Claire Transit System, a shift aimed at ...