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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: 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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Cow-Shew Glacial Blast/Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery

There are two places I had never gone, both of which were accomplished within a…

Ice Cream Sundae/Chippewa Valley Museum Ice Cream Parlor

June Dairy Month means the time has returned for me to highlight dairy desserts for…

Revel Bar/Golden Leaf Cafe

Golden Leaf Cafe in Menomonie is the location of a small milestone in the process…

Fried Ice Cream/Casa Vallarta Mexican Restaurant

The first time I heard of fried ice cream was probably in the late 1980s,…

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