How to Build a Haircare Routine in 2026 That’s Worth Your Money
If you’ve ever stood in the haircare aisle at Target or scrolled Amazon wondering which product is actually is going…
The Real Cost of Budget DIY Hair Services: Damage, Redos, and Regret
If you’ve ever tried to save money on your hair and ended up spending more later, you’re not alone. I…
Why Your Hair Looks Different After 6 Weeks And How It’s Totally Normal
If you’ve ever left the salon loving your hair, only to look in the mirror six weeks later and think…
Small Salon Budget Wins: How to Get Great Hair Without Overspending in 2026
If you’re heading into a new year trying to be more intentional with your spending, you’re not alone. I’m Meg…
Local Holiday Concerts in the 715
Holiday cheer is spreading throughout the Chippewa Valley, and local organizations and schools are putting on holiday concerts to further…
Holiday Markets to Find the Perfect Gifts
Imagine this: twinkling lights, the smell of freshly baked treats, and the sound of cheerful carols. It’s all part of…
Champurrado/Guac N’ Roll
I chose a really good time to make my first visit to Guac N’ Roll. My wife *really* wanted their…
The 21st Annual Festival of Toys Is ON!
The Festival of Toys is back! If there’s any way to spread holiday cheer, it’s donating toys to kids in…
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…
