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Putnam Heights principal on $99 million improvement plan: 'This area is growing and the 21st century learner needs those spaces'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 18, 2022

Putnam Heights Principal Diana Lesneski is pitching the school’s $99 million expansion plans as a needed step in the right direction.

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La Crosse Homeless Services coordinator on Houska Park shutdown: 'We just have to be prepared as a community and plan the best we can'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 6, 2022

La Crosse City homeless officials insist they have no plans of kicking anyone out of the Houska Park campground after it was officially shut down earlier this month.

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La Crosse City Council member on $194.7 million building referendum: 'La Crosse isn't a one-high school city; it's a two-high school city'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 28, 2022

A growing number of elected officials of all stripes are banding together to encourage voters to reject the School District of La Crosse's $194.7 million building referendum that is set to appear on the Nov. 8 ballot.

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Wisconsin's Evers: Next budget to include over $100 million increase 'for local communities to help afford essential local services'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 28, 2022

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is seeking to rid the state of an age-old problem with a simple allocation in his new state budget.

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11-year-old Eau Claire resident going to Disney World through Make-A-Wish Foundation: 'I'm super excited'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 22, 2022

Eleven-year-old Lilith Kiehl and her family are going to Disney World through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

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Comedian Charlie Berens says La Crosse shows were 'Prolly one of the most unique shows I've ever done'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 21, 2022

Charlie Berens sighs as his first La Crosse show was one for the ages.

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Evers: 'Clean hydrogen has the potential to play a key role' in Wisconsin

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 17, 2022

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is all in when it comes to bringing more clean energy to the state.

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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire geography professor awarded the 2022 Faculty Mentor Award: 'I’m still in a state of disbelief'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 16, 2022

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire geography professor Doug Faulkner has been awarded the 2022 Faculty Mentor Award, fulfilling a dream and vision he’s had for himself since his days as a child.

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Eau Claire economic development manager: 'It's always to the benefit of the community to keep it vibrant and useful'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 10, 2022

After seven years in business, the AMC Theatre in Eau Claire's Oakwood Mall has rolled its final credits, closing its doors permanently earlier this month and leaving the community with just one theater.

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UW-Eau Claire's Schmidt on new T-Store: We listen to our students' requests and 'figure out a way to provide it'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 9, 2022

University of Wisconsin Eau Claire students are celebrating the long-awaited opening of a T-Store in the lobby of Towers dormitory.

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Altoona City administrator on Ginormous Pumpkin Festival: 'Giant pumpkins are magic'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 4, 2022

Residents in Altoona kicked off the change of season with the city's fourth annual River Prairie Ginormous Pumpkin Festival, which was filled with events designed to thrill the masses.

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Dillivan-Pospisil: 'You never know when you might potentially come across that medical emergency'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 3, 2022

With the number of overdose related deaths across the state on the rise, The Eau Claire City-County Health Department and UW-Eau Claire are set to host a series of “Opioid Overdose Prevention and Narcan Training” sessions for students and staff.

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Michels: The people of Wisconsin 'are tired of the direction of leadership' in the governor's mansion

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 28, 2022

Tim Michels, construction executive and Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor, took his message directly to the people during a recent Eau Claire campaign stop.

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University of Wisconsin Eau Claire professor on Lewinsky: 'Her perspective and platform are invaluable'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 26, 2022

The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is set to welcome Monica Lewinsky as a speaker on Oct. 26 as part of it’s the Forum Series in Zorn Arena.

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Wisconsin's Evers on small businesses: 'Investing in Wisconsin ingenuity and entrepreneurship will pay dividends for our state'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 18, 2022

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is leaving little doubt he is all in on his Main Street Bounceback Grant Program, announcing that he is adding an additional $25 million toward the initiative.

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Eau Claire resident: 'It's nice to get out and about' at annual fall festival

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 17, 2022

September has proved to be a time of celebration in Eau Claire with a number of big events across the area.

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Chippewa Valley resident Jochimsen wins Kubb World Championship: 'I really welcomed it, I enjoyed it'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 10, 2022

Chippewa Valley resident Gregg Jochimsen has put the area on the map as the first American to ever win the Kubb World Championship, claiming both the teams and individual titles at this year’s event near the coast of Sweden.

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Eau Claire Landmark Commission on S-Bridge historic landmark designation: 'It's something that is very special'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 9, 2022

Eau Claire residents are proudly celebrating the nearby S-Bridge being officially designated as a historical landmark by the National Register of Historic Places.

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La Crosse school superintendent on referendum: 'There is no perfect solution'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 6, 2022

The La Crosse School District is facing growing resistance to its proposed referendum of nearly $200 million from a group of north side business leaders, parents and students.

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UW Eau Claire head football coach says 'if they had to play today, they'd be ready to go'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 3, 2022

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire head football coach Wesley Beschorner is counting down the minutes until kickoff.