‘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 ...
When one door closes, another one opens just down the road
As the saying goes – home is where the heart is. But for writer BJ Hollars, it’s a little more ...
Breaking bread: A morning adventure in baking
The simple wholesome act of baking a loaf of bread can fill your kitchen with warm aromas and quiet your ...
Get lost: A motorcyclist’s guide to adventure
There’s the old saying “Not all who wander are lost.” This is certainly a motto that writer Ron Davis of ...
PEEF the bear: Home for Christmas
Parents will go to great lengths to make sure their kids have the perfect Christmas. Parents like Jan Larson of ...
‘Community gratitude’: Lessons learned on the road to cancer recovery
Taking notice and being thankful for the family and community we have around us often occurs when we’re facing our ...
Dear Abby, Ask Ann Landers And Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Legendary advice columnists Ann Landers and Abigail Van Buren dished out wise and witty advice to millions of readers for ...
Conjuring The Ghost Of Christmas Past
Just in time for the holidays author BJ Hollars brings us a Christmas story about an Eau Claire newspaper’s determination ...
‘I Still Remember’: A Woman’s Journey From Laos To Eau Claire
In the mid-1970s, Lisa Chue Thao and her family had to leave their whole world behind. Their farm, their friends, ...
Calling The Crops: Finding Solace In Fruits And Vegetables
As the coronavirus pandemic has left more people stuck inside, a yearning to get back to nature has flourished. This ...
No Man Ever Steps In The Same River Twice: Fishing the Eau Claire
It’s only human to want to relive the past, to recreate the good old days. But, it’s a tough task; ...
A Mother’s Voice: A Lifetime Of Reading With The Kids
A mother’s voice can wrap us in warm blankets. It can guide gently or yank us back from the cliff. ...
Essential Transit: Buses Adapt During Coronavirus Pandemic
The phrase essential worker has been used a lot during the COVID-19 pandemic. It typically describes people who leave their ...