‘As the Sun Sets on Summer Soccer’: A coach celebrates his comeback kids
Athletes in youth sports are often told things like, “It’s not about winning, it’s about having fun!” Sure, but what ...
Rebuilding connections: Navigating life after losing a loved one
We all grieve differently, often vacillating between these worlds of wanting to talk about our loved ones to wanting to ...
‘For once, we’re having fun over here’: Justin Vernon on the joy in Bon Iver’s new album ‘SABLE, fABLE’
Wisconsin’s Justin Vernon is one of the biggest musical artists to come out of the state in the past 20 ...
‘The Largest Gathering of Norwegians in Northwestern Wisconsin, Probably: Gierefest’
Writer McKenna Scherer is a proud Wisconsinite. Sure, that love is tied to cheese and Spotted Cow. But at the ...
Grieving the loss of his parents, author imagines time traveling back to his childhood home
We all have these images, these moments from our childhoods that stick with us forever. Perhaps it’s the day you ...
‘The Warehouse Club’: Feeling seen and safe in a big box store
Many of us have places that make us feel comfortable, at peace. Perhaps it’s a bookstore or a bar. For ...
‘Evergreen’: Contemplating mortality — and the trees — on the family land
Profound loss has a way of never going away. Writer Amy Fleury moves through her grief on her family’s land, ...
‘Hope Floats’: Humanity restored with message in a bottle
Sending a message in a bottle has been romanticized for centuries. People have even cast bottles for scientific purposes. And ...
‘In the Company of Women’: Celebrating the power of female friendships
The roots of many female friendships are strong and can run deep. They certainly do for writer Jan Mireles Larson ...
How to become the fastest egg roll wrapper in Wisconsin
Cooking — and eating — traditional family dishes can often be the highlight of a person's year. For writer Yia ...
A burning desire: A Wisconsinite’s ode to wood heat
Few things offer the same comfort and satisfaction as the steady warmth of a wood fire on a cold winter ...
Don’t knock it, Kubb brings people together
The city of Eau Claire has a lot to offer. Multiple music festivals, a University of Wisconsin branch campus, a ...
‘Sending love her way’: Folding money boats to remember departed loved ones
A lot goes into planning a funeral when a loved one passes away. For writer Yia Lor of Eau Claire, ...
If the suit fits, wear it: Dancing at the Eau Claire Public Library
The local library is an important place for a community. It’s a collection of knowledge and art. A resource for ...
The official city bird of Eau Claire: Making the case for the crow
No matter where we live in Wisconsin, we share our community with birds. Writer Ron Davis of Eau Claire has ...