The Doll and Pet Parade’s 77th Year
There’s nothing cuter than kids, animals, and a parade – and it’s a tradition that’s been around for 77 years!…
Free Summer Activities
Summer is just around the corner! The kids will be out of school soon if they aren’t already. Soon enough…
715 Rundown: New Climate Science, AI, News for Entrepreneurs, and Oreo the Bear
Check out this week’s 715 Rundown, all about an exciting space launch to study Earth’s climate, AI and deepfake scams…
Pedal To These Events During Bike Week in Eau Claire
Wisconsin Bike Week is taking place June 1-8, with some events taking place even before then! Bike Chippewa Valley is…
The Real-Life Underconsumption Series: The Hidden Cost of Cute Cheap Home Stuff
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
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
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
Hey! it’s Meg Ann Lee, and I’ve got a little confession to make: I used to shop when I was…
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…
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…
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…
