Volume One

Does it seem like you pay a lot of trash service in Eau Claire? It's not your imagination: A just-published study found that the average residential customer in Eau Claire pays $325 annually, compared with $180 in Oshkosh, $171 in La Crosse, and $158 in Wausau 🗑️

TRASH TALK: E.C. Residents Pay a Lot More Than Peers for Garbage Service Eau Claire residents pay more – sometimes nearly twice as much – for trash and recycling collection as people in similar Wisconsin cities, but the service level they receive is often lower, concludes a newly released study. The average residential customer in ...

Could an Eau Claire-based hair product be the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin?

‘Coolest Things Made in Wisconsin’ Contest Features Familiar Favorites The 2024 ‘Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin” contest is officially on! The tournament-style bracket, finalists determined by voters, is set to crown the Coolest Thing come October. More than 120 Wisconsin-made products are currently in the running, including Eau Claire-based hair care brand Good

Holly Hobbie, American Girl, Railroad Artifacts, Tiki Mugs, Tin Toys, and More!

COME ONE, COME ALL: Third Annual Collectors Day Coming Sept. 28 The third annual Collectors Day will be held at the Rassbach Museum in Menomonie’s Wakanda Park on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 1-4pm. Collectors Day is a celebration of collectors and their collections. This year, participating collectors will share their collections of American Girl dolls, bells,

🍂 IT'S ALL FALL 🍁 Check out the scene at last weekend's Fall Festival in downtown Eau Claire / 📷 by Andrea Paulseth

[PHOTOS] 35th Annual Fall Festival This year's Fall Festival was held on Saturday, Sept. 14, throughout the streets of downtown Eau Claire with an even wider array of vendors and entertainment than ever before. In its 35th year, Fall Festival – organized by Downtown Eau Claire, Inc. (DECI) – is always free to attend ...

Three local entities received a share of foundation funds from Sacred Heart and St. Joseph's hospitals

More than $14M from Defunct Hospitals’ Foundations Returns to Chippewa Valley Three Chippewa Valley institutions announced this week that they will be receiving more than $14 million charitable funds original raised for the now-defunct HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals. The two hospitals were closed abruptly ...

Cryptic Tease turns to New Single Squeeze - Bon Iver to release new single "S P E Y S I D E" on Friday, September 20th.

We Finally Know What Bon Iver Is Up To: A New Single and Video After dropping social media hints a week ago, Bon Iver has announced a new single and music video: “S P E Y S I D E” will be released at 12am ET on Friday, Sept. 20. According to a media release ...

FABULOUS FALL FAMILY FUN 🎃 A fall activity package to Govin's Farm worth $85 is just one of the deals available now through Chippewa Valley For The Win, Volume One's promotional program. We've also got gift cards to Sammy's Pizza, Mona Lisa’s, and more! Follow the link for details: https://volumeone.org/promotions

With the touch of a button, the tap of an app, or even a simple voice command, you could be controlling everything about your home or business. From audio and visual entertainment to temperature to lighting to safety and beyond, HomeTech by Mosaic in Eau Claire can help you navigate the smart solutions that are right for you. Learn how the latest cutting-edge technology can make your life easier and safer in the article linked below, created in partnership with HomeTech ⬇️

Meet the Best – HomeTech by Mosaic With the touch of a button, the tap of an app, or even a simple voice command, you could be controlling everything about your home or business. From audio and visual entertainment to temperature to lighting to safety and beyond, HomeTech by Mosaic in Eau Claire ...

There's an "App For That" - New guide for dementia caregivers includes interactive games, relaxation resources, and medication management tools.

There’s an ‘App For That’: CVTC Students, ADRC Create Dementia Resource Guide As part of a service project requirement for CVTC nursing program students, Instructor Dawn Barone suggested Miles and her group collaborate with the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County (ADRC). Lisa Wells, dementia care specialist and grief ...

“All rivers are connected. There’s some comfort in knowing if you live by a river, the wide world lives just downstream.” That's a quote from Eau Claire writer John Hidebrand that's been incorporated into a new mural in Owen Park

Aboriginal Art-Style ‘Rivers’ Mural Taking Final Form at Owen Park Likely to reach the finish line by next week, the vibrant new mural at Owen Park, ‘Rivers,’ has been taking form since early August with the help from many passersby. Inspired by its namesake and the writings of local author John Hildebrand, the ...

JimBob's Pizza won't be leaving Chippewa Falls after all ...

TWIST OF FATE: JimBob’s Pizza finds New Home at Market On River Always craving new eateries, local foodies have continued to guess what the Food Hall will include. Steadily approaching its official opening around mid-October, MOR has shared several of its soon-to ...

"Quiet Takes" – aka Chippewa Valley musician Sarah Magill – transports you to a peaceful, calm forest in her new music video

BORN ANEW: E.C. Transplant Quiet Takes Releases New Single From her dreamy vocals to her introspective and moving lyrics, Sarah Magill’s new single “Meri Said (Spruce Street Version)” hits all the right notes ...

The Paint's Not Dry Yet: Annual art event will return in 2025 with some reimagining.

What beautiful spot in our community would you paint? 🎨🖌

‘Go Paint!’ Arts Event Revamped as ‘Pablo Paints Plein-Air’ The Chippewa Valley’s Go Paint! event, which has invited artists to create plein air pieces inspired by the region’s natural beauty annually for more than a decade, will be getting a refresh in 2025 ...

History Sweet History: A 106 year old paper invoice returns to the place it once called home. Check out those prices 👀

STAFF NOTE: One Piece of Paper Brings Our HQ’s Sweet History Full Circle With our office and store inside an obviously historic building in downtown, we often get questions in The Local Store about the history of 205 N. Dewey St. While the structure has housed many things – an architecture office, general contractor office, printing company, and even briefly an early

"Did I question my life choices? Maybe just a few times." This new book releasing in 2025 from author Heather Kerrigan, takes you on an epic 2600 mile road trip through Wisconsin with several pit stops in The Chippewa Valley.

Charcuterie Board pictured from the delectable - 3rd & Vine

Take the ‘Beer, Brats & Cheese’ Road Trip The Chippewa Valley gets several nods in the forthcoming book, "Beer, Brats, and Cheese: A Wisconsin Road Trip," and if you weren’t already chewing your way through some of the best drinking and dining spots in the state, you will after reading it ...

More board members and volunteers are needed to keep the Family Learning Center afloat. Here's how you can help ⬇️

Menomonie Family Learning Center Seeks Support to Stay Open The Family Learning Center in Menomonie has served as a community gathering space for more than 50 years, and now members are seeking support to sustain its future. The Center, located at 523 Cedar Ave. E., is owned and operated by The Menomonie Area ...

Attorney Sarah Donnellan’s deep local roots help fuel the service-first philosophy of “Your Local Legal Team” at Poquette, Donnellan & Schlewitz Law, LLC. “We are a practice that crosses over from estate planning and trusts to probate, to personal injury and workers compensation, to Social Security disability,“ Donnellan says. ”These areas lend themselves to people with very specific needs, so if you can’t listen to that and to them – really get into somebody else’s shoes – you’re way behind the curve.” Learn more in the article linked below, created in partnership with Poquette, Donnellan & Schlewitz Law as part of our Local Legal Leaders guide.

Local Legal Leaders - Poquette, Donnellan and Schlewitz Law Together, the trio have about 100 years of Chippewa Valley legal experience and they have crafted a family atmosphere that supports its small-team style while offering top-tier service.

An album? A single? A collab with Charlie XCX? (Seriously!) Music fans and websites are abuzz with Bon Iver speculation

Bon Iver Teases New Project in Cryptic Online Posts On Instagram, Facebook, and even X (the app formerly known as Twitter), Bon Iver’s profile photos was changed to a new, black-and-white photo of frontman Justin Vernon – all wild hair and tattoos ...

Selena Ho of Lenaland Studios in Eau Claire is much more than just a nail tech: She’s a talented artist 💅

Mastering the Art of Nails: A Journey with My Nail Artist If there’s one person who knows how to keep my nails as interesting as my ever-changing moods, it’s my nail artist, Selena, at Lenaland Studios in Eau Claire. She’s more than just a nail tech: She’s a talented artist with perseverance and heart, and an incredible friend ...

“If they place their hopes and desires there,” JoAnn Klink says of those who walk a labyrinth in Phoenix Park, “they may bring about new possibilities in their lives that they haven’t thought about before.”

FINDING CENTER: One Woman’s Successful Quest to Create a Labyrinth in Phoenix Park Twenty years ago, as the City of Eau Claire pondered what to put in the still-nascent Phoenix Park, numerous ideas were suggested for the new public space: A boat landing. Softball fields. Walking trails. A farmers market ...

Before he wrote some of the best-known songs of the ‘80s and ‘90s – including "My Heart Will Go On" and "Tears in Heaven" – the late, lauded lyricist Will Jennings taught in Eau Claire

His Tunes Will Go On: Eau Claire Played Role in Late Lyricist’s Story In his illustrious career, Will Jennings worked with an impressive array of household names and won two Academy Awards, three Grammys, two Golden Globes, and a place in the Songwriters Hall of Fame. And it all started – sort of – at UW-Eau Claire ...

Yes, you recognize that face. It’s the mug of the Midwest’s recognizable Billboard Man With The Beard, the personal injury law firm, and regular at regional music festivals: Russell Nicolet and Nicolet Law Office: Accident & Injury Lawyers. The born-and-raised Wisconsinite may be best known for those billboards, but he’s been making strides to get to know folks at the community level. Learn more about the man and his business in the article below, created in partnership with Nicolet Law

Local Legal Leaders - Nicolet Law Behind the beard, Nicolet Law is in the business of ensuring your wellbeing.

In addition to The Sonnentag, UW-Eau Claire’s new multi-use complex, two other athletic facilities in Eau Claire make their debut this autumn

North, Memorial High Schools Get Turf Football Fields In addition to The Sonnentag, UW-Eau Claire’s new multi-use complex, two other athletic facilities in Eau Claire make their debut this autumn, as new venues for football and soccer have been constructed at North and Memorial high schools. Each consists of ...

“COVID didn’t stop people from falling in love or getting married,” says Lindsay Ulness of Eau Claire-based Linyage. “They were just doing it differently.” Looking back, the pandemic was the push that launched Linyage toward what it is today: an incredibly personal, custom bridal experience with its roots in sustainability and one-of-a-kind guarantee

A New Era: Linyage is Breathing Life into Bridalwear The nature of Linyage’s pieces – all separates – is uniquely aligned with the adventurous bride or person who wants to wear what they get married in, again and again. Created custom to each client’s body for comfortability and best fit, Linyage’s pieces can ...

Big recreation and tourism news! We’re excited to be a part of bringing this huge state bike ride event to Eau Claire, where we’ll play host city in 2025. Get July 12 on your calendar for an amazing experience with Ride Across Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Bike Fed! More details to come.

In 2015, 460 people took part in the inaugural Ride Across Wisconsin - riding 175 miles from the Mississippi River in Dubuque to the shore of Lake Michigan in Kenosha. There were hills (6,886 feet of climbing), unique rest stops, low stress country roads, and a wonderful support team. Most importantly, RAW became Wisconsin’s annual ride that actually benefits cycling by raising money for the Wisconsin Bike Fed.

A lot about RAW has remained the same -- including the RAW team. Tom Schuler, Bicycle Hall of Famer and former 7-Eleven Team Pro, is still course director, my predecessor (Seeley) Dave Schlabowske is still dreaming up ways to make it better and taking the amazing photos, Wheel & Sprocket is providing expert ride support, and Borah Teamwear and Trek are providing gear and hospitality. But while RAW has been much the same, the only thing constant over RAW’s history is change - new routes, rest stops, and mileage options have been introduced to keep it fresh for participants and organizers.

2025 is our 10th RAW and we are taking a victory lap. And by lap, we mean a loop…around the confluence of the crystal clear Eau Claire and Chippewa Rivers in beautiful Eau Claire! What’s more, it will be a one-day event on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

There are many reasons for these changes:
🚲 Show off more of the amazing cycling in our state
🌉 Give communities that are not on the border the opportunity to “host”
☀️ More daylight
♻️ Try something new

Now, before you tell us that we’ve ruined RAW, your summer, or maybe even your life…we are just going to have to ask you to TRUST us. The scenery will be stunning. The course will be challenging. It is going to be fun, and dare we say it…the experience is going to be epic.

More details will be shared in the coming months and registration will open in early January. As one of our heroes Todd Poquette, of the Marji Gesick Customer Disservice Team, would say “Get Ready, Or Don’t. It’s up to you.” But we hope you will…because RAW would really not be the same without YOU.

An exciting new youth soccer option is making its debut in Eau Claire this fall, and it’s designed to make the sport affordable, accessible, and above all fun for kids aged 10 and under ⚽ MLS GO – the official recreational youth soccer program of Major League Soccer – will be operated in the Chippewa Valley by Eau Claire United Soccer Club ⚽ Learn more by following the link below to an article created in partnership with Eau Claire United ⚽

Get a Kick from MLS GO An exciting new youth soccer option is making its debut in Eau Claire this fall, and it’s designed to make the sport affordable, accessible, and above all fun for boys and girls aged 10 and under. MLS GO – the official ...

Changes are afoot for the Eau Claire Marathon 👟

E.C. Marathon Takes Reins of Charity Classic, Also Launches ‘hall-EAU-ween 5K’ The Eau Claire Marathon, Wisconsin’s premier spring race, has been recognized as the best marathon and half marathon in the state over the years, including 2024. This October, its organizers are launching the first of several seasonal themed 5K races – the hall-EAU-ween 5K – and will host next

Artist Joe Maurer created 3,000 individual works of art to produce a dreamlike video – and that's just one part of his current multimedia exhibit at the Pablo Center

With ‘Animal Dreams,’ Artist Joe Maurer Delves Beyond Landscapes The artwork feature in Joe Maurer’s current installation at the Pablo Center, “Animal Dreams: A Constellation,” marks a departure for the longtime Chippewa Valley artist – a detour, if you will, from the familiar rolling landscapes of Wisconsin into the roiling world of ...