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Small Salon Budget Wins: How to Get Great Hair Without Overspending in 2026

By Meg Ann Lee | January 18, 2026

If you’re heading into a new year trying to be more intentional with your spending, you’re not alone. I’m Meg…

Booking a New Hairstylist? Here’s What Your Salon Consultation Should Cover

By Meg Ann Lee | January 11, 2026

If you’ve ever left a hair appointment feeling unsure about what you agreed to-or surprised by the price later-you’re not…

New Year, New Hairstylist: How to Find the Right Hair Stylist for You in 2026

By Meg Ann Lee | January 4, 2026

The start of a new year usually brings that “fresh start” energy-and for a lot of people, that includes finding…

Before You Set 2026 Goals: An End-of-the Year Reset Guide for Your Hair, Makeup & Closet

By Meg Ann Lee | December 28, 2025

Hey I’m Meg Ann Lee and we are talking about new year’s resolutions this week! Well sort of.. By the…

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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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