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How to Build a Haircare Routine in 2026 That’s Worth Your Money

By Meg Ann Lee | February 8, 2026

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

By Meg Ann Lee | February 1, 2026

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

By Meg Ann Lee | January 25, 2026

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

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…

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Holiday Concerts in the 715 This Season

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The 715 is alive with the sounds of the season! From classic carols to festive orchestral performances, our area is…

Best Places to Find Holiday Decor

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Temperatures are dropping and snow is starting to fall, that means the holidays are right around the corner. While some…

Your 715 Small Business Gift Guide

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If you’ve got a Christmas list, we’ve got you covered. And if you’re shopping, why not support local? Check out…

Delicious Holiday Food and Beverages

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Wanting to try something new this season? Check out these holiday food and beverage recipes for inspiration! There are also…

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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: Dave Marcis

Wisconsin has a rich tradition of auto racing. From dirt tracks and short tracks to…

Legends of the 715: Fuzzy Thurston

When you think about the 1960’s Packers, you think of all the championships, including Super…

Legends of the 715: Crazy Legs

For this next installment for “Legends of the 715”, we’re going east. Wausau has a…

Legends of the 715: Basketball Hall of Famer Cliff Fagan

You want to talk about a person who’s passion and dedication was sports? It’s Cliff…

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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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