Issue Archive

RecreationApril 21, 2016

Family-Friendly Ideas for Summer Break

Recreation AttractionsApril 21, 2016

5 Easy Wisconsin Day Trips

take a drive to see our state’s beauty

RecreationApril 21, 2016

7 Natural Wonders of Wisconsin

Mother Nature gave our state some of the best outdoor recreation in the nation

RecreationApril 21, 2016

Get Lost in Time, Not the Woods

for 1,200 miles, Ice Age Trail follows a glacial path across Wisconsin

Opening UpApril 20, 2016

Economic Inspiration: Eau Claire and Creative Economy Week

Food+DrinkApril 20, 2016

Keeping Spirits Up

Chippewa Falls winery adds distilling gin, whiskey, and vodka to their operation

Food+Drink WineApril 20, 2016

FEATURE: Uncorking the Chippewa Valley Wine Scene

Yes, Wisconsin is beer country, but wine lovers who look closely will find palate-pleasing restaurants, retailers, wine bars, and vineyards aplenty.

Athletic AestheticApril 20, 2016

Hot Talent on Ice

Memorial’s Ty Emberson is the Valley’s latest high-profile hockey star, and the best may be yet to come

ThinkpiecesApril 20, 2016

Ageism: The Last Politically Correct Prejudice

mockery of older people used to mask our own fears of growing old

RecreationApril 20, 2016

Spring Into Spring at Springfest

winter’s officially over, so let’s eat, drink, and be merry

MusicApril 20, 2016

Planetary Jams

Earth Day celebration features music, speakers, more

RecreationApril 20, 2016

Lace up for the Eau Claire Marathon

annual running extravaganza benefits dozes of charities

The Rear EndApril 20, 2016

Snowflakes and Cereal

cold mornings are still bright mornings

Food+DrinkApril 20, 2016

It's Official: Sammy's Pizza Is in the Hall of Fame

Food+DrinkApril 20, 2016

Two Times the Treats

ice cream tricycle proprietor opens gyro joint

Kid StuffApril 20, 2016

Stemming the Gap

EC kids get hands-on science experience

FilmApril 20, 2016

Let's Keep This Short

new local film fest features short flicks from near and far

Visual ArtApril 20, 2016

Capturing the Land

library gallery features landscape artist Marcus Clark

BooksApril 20, 2016

Path-ematics

Menomonie author explores area trails in new guide

MusicApril 20, 2016

Nothing to Fear

Master Singers travel for FDR concert

MusicApril 20, 2016

Swan Song

retiring music teacher commissions final concert piece from former student

MusicApril 20, 2016

Garage Bands! Rockonsin Wants to Hear Your Stuff!

MusicApril 20, 2016

S.Carey Teams up With Low for Record Store Day 10"

April 20, 2016

Jr. Police Academy to Link Teens, Cops

Opening ShotsApril 20, 2016

Opening Shot | April 20, 2016

Editor's NotesApril 20, 2016

Note from the Editor | April 20, 2016

BooksApril 19, 2016

Turning the Page

Bruce Taylor retires as Eau Claire’s poet laureate

MusicApril 19, 2016

Adding a New Element

UWEC a capella group writes its own origin story musical

April 19, 2016

UPDATE: Groceries on Water Street?

new development would include grocery store, bank, apartments

Opening LettersApril 19, 2016

Morning Glory

in a Wisconsin spring, the early bird gets the best show

Cover ArtApril 19, 2016

On the Cover | April 20, 2016

learn more about our cover art from Jesse Aylsworth