715 Rundown: Bridge Collapse, the Supreme Court, EC Parks & Rec, New Ballot Choice
This week’s 715 Rundown is a doozy. We have national news with the Baltimore bridge collapse, the Supreme Court and their new abortion pill case, and a new independent ballot choice, regional news in Wisconsin with a cow-related story (of course), all the way to Eau Claire’s Parks and Rec staffing situation, which means fun…
Read MorePet Responsibility
So your kid wants a pet. I tossed the idea around for years. It started with a fish. We upgraded to a gerbil, but none of those went well. Eventually I decided to get a cat and I’m so glad we did. These are all the reasons having a pet can be beneficial for your…
Read MoreFreeze Dried Happy Farmers/Mike’s Star Market & Monkey Man Sweets & Treats
I recently turned over the blog to one of my co-workers at Mid-West Family Eau Claire, Dan Kasper. One of his main initiatives is Backyard Dreams, giving opportunities to folks in the Chippewa Valley to play and chase their dreams. One recent morning on his Sports Talk 105.1 morning show, he noted that there was…
Read MoreBeauty Room Must Haves
Hey, I am Meg Ann Lee. Have you guys been seeing the “things that just make sense” video trend on IG or TikTok? Well, this week we are doing a “things that just make sense” beauty room edition. I’m sharing all the items I think will make your life easier in your beauty room or…
Read MoreSisterhood and Cycling: Inside Valley Girls Cycling
Do you hear that? The sound of spinning bike wheels and cheers from the sidelines? That’s the sound of Valley Girls Cycling, a squad of strong women pedaling their way through barriers and leaving a trail of empowerment in their wake. Ever felt like you’re blazing a trail where few dare to tread? That’s exactly…
Read MoreDealing With Children’s Heartbreak
As your kids get older they continuously are going through new life experiences. One of those will inevitably be their first heartbreak. Here’s how we deal with heartbreak in our household. Take Them Somewhere Fun One way to get their mind off of it is to take them out to do something fun. We decided…
Read More715 Rundown: The Royal Family, Crime Data, Birth Control, and the USA’s Happiness Ranking
Listen above to this week’s 715 Rundown! We’re learning about photo edits across the pond, crime data from the FBI, birth control that will be soon available without a prescription or doctor’s visit, and how the US ranks among the world’s happiness stats. Enjoy! Read more from Morgan at 715newsroom.com.
Read MoreCarrot Cake/Hangar 54
Easter approaches, and around this time of year, bunny imagery appears. In the dessert realm, that might be associated with candy eggs (Cadburys…mmmm…) but for a local touch, let’s go with something involving a food one might stereotypically expect a rabbit to consume: carrot cake. I have always been a carrot cake fan, likely going…
Read MoreWhat Is Clean Beauty?
Hey everyone, it’s Meg Ann Lee and this week we are talking about “clean beauty”. Well, sort of. I am not going to be giving you specific product recommendations. We are discussing what clean beauty is and what it isn’t. Like the way a lot of brands use the terms “clean” or “chemical free” as…
Read More715 Rundown: Ballot Repeat, TikTok, Hands-Free Driving, School Dates, and Dr. Dre
What’s new today? Well, we’ve got news about some potential 2020 ballot déjà vu, TikTok’s future in the US, self-driving cars and how they’re being rated, school start dates, and a new addition to the Hollywood Walk of Fame! Listen above! To see more from the 715 Newsroom, click here!
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