715 Rundown: Sleeping w/Dogs vs Cats, Caitlin Clark, and Scenic Drives
Welcome to this week’s 715 Rundown, a bite-sized news segment posted weekly. This week, we’re covering Trump’s trial, basketball player Caitlin Clark’s salary, social media and children’s psychology, scenic routes that run through our state, UTV/ATV trails, and sleep quality with dogs vs. cats. Check out Morgan McCarthy and the 715 Newsroom here.
Read MorePeanut Butter Cake/Bloomer Bakery
Would you believe that I’ve never been to Bloomer? Almost a lifelong resident of Eau Claire, and I’ve been to almost all the surrounding communities at one point or another over the decades…but not Bloomer. Food-wise, this meant I was missing out on some well-known places. Obviously, the Main Street Cafe (though, thanks to their…
Read MoreDeclutter with Purpose: An Eau Claire Donation Guide
Fall is right around the corner, and while spring is the most well-known time to clean, fall is a great time to go through your closet, home, and garage and get rid of stuff you no longer need. The changing of the seasons is the perfect time to clean because it’s nice enough outside to…
Read MoreEau Claire’s Jakob Paulsrud & John Bender Join Forces for an Italian Dinner
Cooking, for some, is a chore, but for others, it’s a passion. For John Bender and Jakob Paulsrud, it’s the latter. They’re teaming up to host a 10-course Italian dinner, and it’s sure to be a tasty experience for those who were lucky enough to get tickets. John Bender, also known as Kitchen Technique, has…
Read MoreEmbracing Fashion Trends: A Millennial’s Guide to 2024 Spring Style Trends
As we shake off the remnants of winter and transition into the vibrant spring of 2024, the fashion landscape is buzzing with fresh trends that are both inspiring and attainable. From the virtual windows of Instagram and TikTok to the curated collections of “Like To Know It”, this season is all about blending comfort with…
Read MoreEau Claire Fashion Night Showcasing Local Stylings for the Second Year
Even in a small-ish Midwestern city like Eau Claire, creativity abounds – and some of it will soon be on display at Eau Claire Fashion Night’s second event, where fashion designers, stylists, and models will be coming together to bring the community an event unlike any other. Last year’s event was organized by Alexia Kane,…
Read MoreSpring Crafts
Spring has sprung! What a great time to get crafty with your kids. Here are some spring crafts you can do with your kiddos to bring in spring. Wind Chimes These diy windchimes are super easy to make! All you need is fishing wire a stick paint glass beads jute twine small screw eye pins…
Read MoreLuke Callen Explores Timeless Stories with New Album “Also Going Nowhere”
What do swimming holes, interstate drives, and marriage proposals have in common? They’re all used as inspiration on Luke Callen’s new album, Also Going Nowhere, which was released in February of this year. Now, Luke and his band are on a tour across the country, and they’re making a stop in Eau Claire – this…
Read More715 Rundown: Student Loan Forgiveness, Cheese, and William Shatner
Our rundown today takes us through some national news with aid to Ukraine, how parenting a school shooter can lead to jail time, student loan forgiveness, Wisconsin’s’ cheese output, and William Shatner on the eclipse. Listen above!
Read MoreBoba Tea/Star Cup
Over the past few years, boba tea has spread in popularity around the Chippewa Valley (as well as across the country). More specifically, I would argue a good amount of that local prominence has come via Star Cup. (My wife actually did a story on them when they opened; given her love of Asian food,…
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