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715 Rundown: Debates, Sloth Fever, Travel, Affordable Housing, Dog Days

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The Rundown this week is covering all things end-of-summer. We’re talking about the Presidential debate on Septemer 10th, Harris and…

Let’s Take A Trip: Eau Claire Reverb Music Festival With Meg Ann Lee

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Hey everyone, it’s Meg Ann Lee! This week I’m showing you a little sneak peek into my weekend at the…

What If I’m Not a PTO Parent

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Every year I take my son to school orientation the parent teacher organization is always by the door asking if…

715 Rundown: The DNC, Water Quality, Overdose Awareness, and Mosquitos

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The Rundown this week includes news about the DNC and Harris in Wisconsin, back-to-school food safety tips to keep your…

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The Real-Life Underconsumption Series: The Hidden Cost of Cute Cheap Home Stuff

By Meg Ann Lee | July 6, 2025

Hey friends-welcome back! Before you toss another clearance candle in your cart or grab that $7 “weekend vibes” sign, let’s…

The Real-Life Underconsumption Series: Minimal Closet, Maximum Style. A No-Buy Wardrobe Refresh for 2025

By Meg Ann Lee | June 29, 2025

Let’s talk about the closet. Not the Pinterest-perfect, color-coded dream. I mean the real one-the one overflowing with things you…

The Real-Life Underconsumption Series: Beauty Shelf Audit – Using What You Already Own in 2025

By Meg Ann Lee | June 22, 2025

If your bathroom cabinet looks like a mini Sephora and you still tell yourself you need that new limited-edition glow…

The Real-Life Underconsumption Series: Why I’m Done Buying Just to Buy In 2025

By Meg Ann Lee | June 15, 2025

Hey! it’s Meg Ann Lee, and I’ve got a little confession to make: I used to shop when I was…

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An Eau Claire Loch Ness Monster?

Who doesn’t love a good local legend story? I’m a sucker for an old wives…

Mysteries of the 715: Elmer Bowman

It’s one of the area’s oldest mysteries: What happened to Elmer Bowman? It was December…

Mysteries of the 715: A Reptile Man?

You ever see the movie “Jeepers Creepers”? It’s kind of horrifying to imagine a “thing”…

Mysteries of the 715: Elk Mound Tower

You ever drive by or through Elk Mound and see that tower that sits high…

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Legends of the 715: Harold Olsen

Rice Lake definitely has a rich history of basketball and it may of started with…

Legends of the 715: Bud Grant

Next up on our series Legends of the 715 is perhaps known for being the…

Legends of the 715: Pete Banaszak

Football season is upon us! For our next look at a 715 legend, we’re going…

Legends of the 715: Mike Maslowski

With training camps getting set to open for NFL teams in the next week, let’s…

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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Cake Roll/Festival Foods

You knew at some point I would have to write about an autumnal dessert. The…

Super Foods Brownie/Ember And Bean Roasting Co

Here’s another hidden gem from the furthest reaches of the 715 (practically on the border…

Legend/Roadside Ice Cream & Diner

I needed to have that dessert again. The time of year was making it happen:…

Gulab Jamun/Mango Indian

I love me some donut holes; I remember my dad getting them when I was…

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