Your Christmas Gift Guide
Need a gift idea for someone? We have you covered! Downtown Shops The Local Store has become THE stop for authentic local shopping. Discover everything The Local Store & Volume One Gallery has to offer — from apparel, art, books, music, foodstuff, home goods, gift baskets, and many other sundry notable items. Tangled Up in…
Read MoreThe Disappearance of James Liedtka
It’s been four years since the disappearance of James Liedtka and there are still no answers to where or what has happened to him. The former UW-Stout student and veteran was last seen in the early morning hours of November 4, 2018. A surveillance camera caught him at 1:13 AM walking east on Water Street…
Read MoreCookie Walks
Throw me in the category of people wondering “What is a cookie walk?” I would see the signs driving around Eau Claire, next to churches and schools, promoting their upcoming cookie walk. Sounds delicious — after all, “c” is for cookie, that’s good enough for me. But, what is the walk element? On a recent…
Read MoreWhere to Find The Perfect Christmas Sweater
Whether you are going for the ugliest Christmas sweater or the prettiest, the 715 is home to many businesses that can cater to all of your sweater needs. There are many locations that offer new and used items at an affordable price. Savers is your place to make thrift what you want it to be.…
Read MoreWinter Clothing Drive To Help Local Children
As the temps dip, giving heats up in our area. “I was really surprised by the response when I asked about the need for winter clothing.” -Citizens Bank Team member Sean Kitchell. Citizens State Bank is asking you to consider children in need this winter as you are doing your holiday shopping. Citizens reached out…
Read MoreEntertainment During the Holidays
It’s officially the most wonderful time of the year, and Eau Claire is bursting with excitement! Looking for something to do with your family and friends? Well we have the perfect holiday entertainment guide for you! Outdoor Recreation Tubing All you need is a snow covered hill and a snow tube and you’re set for a…
Read MoreDutch Apple Pie/Main Street Cafe
You know the tagline: Don’t forget to leave room for the pie! That is a rock-solid must for the Main Street Cafe in Bloomer. Now, to be fair, I somehow have never made my way up 53 to eat in the actual restaurant, though perhaps that can be explained by the many chances I have…
Read MoreKeep Chasing Those Dreams
“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!” No doubt you’ve probably heard that Christmas song many times already this year. But truer words were never spoken. This is the most wonderful time of year and it is the most magical time of the year. Especially when it comes to children. Seeing that extra twinkle…
Read MoreDelicious Holiday Food and Beverages
Wanting to try something new this season? Check out these holiday food and beverage recipes for inspiration! There are also many locations in the area that are serving their seasonal drinks and foods. Food and Beverage Recipes Serve something impressive this holiday season! Cheese Crusted Squash Parmesan, breadcrumbs and sage leaves create a salty and…
Read MoreKids Gift Ideas
I’m sure your kids have given you their Christmas lists already and if they are anything like our kids there are things on there that you aren’t sure about getting them. Every year our kids ask for a cell phone and a TV for their room. Every year we tell them they don’t need a…
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