Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Wisconsin Life” and the Chippewa Valley Writers Guild co-hosted an evening of live storytelling at The Lakely in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on Nov. 14, 2024. Longtime “Wisconsin Life” contributors and first-timers from the Chippewa Valley shared personal tales, plus the inspiration behind each piece. WPR’s “Wisconsin Life” host and producer Maureen McCollum and author B.J. Hollars emceed the event.
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