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The newest installation at a local museum is a building most people have never heard of, and it has an unusual style. buff.ly/jWAGXvo

The Ager House welcomes new 'stabbur' installation in Eau Claire

EAU CLAIRE — Just off of Madison Street in Eau Claire, a piece of Norwegian history stands in place for the community to see.

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A man has been sentenced for sneaking into a UWEC dorm and recording a student in the shower. buff.ly/0GU9D11

Man sentenced for recording woman while she showered

EAU CLAIRE — A man charged last year with recording a UWEC student who was showering in a dorm will spend two years on probation after pleading guilty.

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Sure, you're rooting for the Brewers. But can you text their manager and get an answer? UWEC's athletic director can. buff.ly/9O7w4Wh

Blugold AD Verdugo benefited from playing for Brewers manager Murphy at Arizona State

Jason Verdugo vividly remembers when Pat Murphy was hired as the head baseball coach at Arizona State. Verdugo had just completed his freshman season as a member of the Sun

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Here's a look at the campaign for State Senate District 31.buff.ly/Zsyo1w1

Smith, Magadance Skinner square off for State Senate District 31

EAU CLAIRE — State Sen. Jeff Smith (D-town of Brunswick) is seeking re-election to his third term to Senate District 31. He is facing Republican challenger Michele Magadance Skinner, who

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A big upset by Regis volleyball leads off our prep roundup. buff.ly/pWs89Fu

PREPS: Regis volleyball team pulls off regional upset

The 11-seeded Eau Claire Regis volleyball team traveled to No. 6 Westby on Tuesday night and secured a four-set regional quarterfinal upset, winning 25-23, 25-22, 26-28, 25-22.

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The Family Support Center marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and says efforts to get lethality assessments in use are paying off. buff.ly/4IzfPjt

FSC updates on 2025 domestic violence report

CHIPPEWA FALLS — October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. For longtime agency Family Support Center (FSC), a community resource for more than four decades, that means bringing attention...

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Sure, the Chippewa Valley is mostly Brewers territory, especially with them in the World Series. But the area has a connection to a player on the other side. buff.ly/jnxBlKf

Express alum Griffin Jax lands spot in World Series with Rays

For the second straight year, an Eau Claire Express alum is headed to the World Series.

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Chippewa Falls' library could be looking at a major expansion, the first since the current building was constructed. buff.ly/1qtFivl

Chippewa Falls library looking to double in size in $10M expansion project

CHIPPEWA FALLS — The Chippewa Falls Public Libary would nearly double in size, under a proposed $10 million expansion and remodeling project.

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Jaxson Fizel is undeniably Elk Mound's offensive leader. He's also our prep athlete of the week. buff.ly/oHGejYM

Elk Mound's Jaxson Fizel named L-T Prep Athlete of the Week

Jaxson Fizel is the leader of the high-scoring Elk Mound High School offense.

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The candidates in a rematch for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District met at a forum in Eau Claire on Tuesday. buff.ly/olXci0r

Cooke, Van Orden square off at Eau Claire forum

EAU CLAIRE — Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Prairie du Chien) and Rebecca Cooke faced off at a candidate forum on Tuesday.

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Memorial came out on top in a clash of local teams in the regional semifinal. buff.ly/nVUZweY

Memorial boys soccer team downs Chi-Hi in regional semifinal

The Eau Claire Memorial boys soccer team charged out strong and took command by scoring three first-half goals.

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Assembly seat 93 features a matchup between a one-term incumbent and a political newcomer. buff.ly/InftW3K

Phelps, Ayala square off for Assembly seat 93

EAU CLAIRE — First-term incumbent Christian Phelps is seeking re-election this fall to the 93rd Assembly District as a Democrat. He will face Republican challenger Michael Ayala on Nov. 3.

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Cabinet secretary visits are unusual for the area, but Pete Hegseth was in Eau Claire in a bid to boost Republican candidates. buff.ly/mSWfhOK

US Secretary of War Hegseth meets with Van Orden at Riverside

EAU CLAIRE — United States Secretary of War, formerly Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth made an appearance at Riverside Machine and Engineering in Eau Claire, calling for the recognition of

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A UWEC student's showing at the Pablo Center explores questions about immigration in the United States. buff.ly/7Db1M7b

UWEC student exhibit explores immigration history

EAU CLAIRE — The image of an onlooker to Ellis Island is among other pictures of immigrant stories which line the Brady & Jeanne Foust Gallery of the Pablo Center

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An Osseo woman faces charges after authorities say she left two dogs in a hot car. buff.ly/NWkut0V

Osseo woman charged with killing dogs

CHIPPEWA FALLS — An Osseo woman accused by authorities of killing two dogs by leaving them in a hot car Oct. 6 in Lake Hallie has now been charged with

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Madden Mahr stayed close to home for college. It's paying off for him and for Blugold football. buff.ly/DNEQ77A

Stanley-Boyd alum Mahr makes immediate impact with Blugolds

Madden Mahr is a promising newcomer who has made an immediate impact for a UW-Eau Claire football program he is plenty familiar with.

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Here's what the 91st Assembly District looks like as election day approaches. buff.ly/pBbN8FS

Emerson, Stabenow square off in Assembly race

EAU CLAIRE — State Rep. Jodi Emerson, who has represented the Eau Claire area in the 91st Assembly District since 2019 as a Democrat, is seeking another two-year term. She

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Owen Gunderson's Senior Night game saw him reach 20 touchdowns and 1,000 yards rushing on the season. buff.ly/FgT54zT

Altoona’s Gunderson eclipses milestones in Senior Night win

ALTOONA — It was a highlight reel season for Altoona senior quarterback Owen Gunderson.

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Eau Claire Transit is considering changes to its fee structure in a bid to create incentives for regular use. buff.ly/3SDuDTk

EC Transit considering bus fare changes

EAU CLAIRE — Eau Claire Transit is considering making changes to its bus fares, potentially lowering the cost of monthly passes.

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Back-to-back cross country titles and season-ending wins in football feature in this week's prep roundup. buff.ly/IOsORiJ

PREPS: Cadott boys, Bloomer girls secure back-to-back cross country titles

FALL CREEK — For the second year in a row, the Cadott boys and Bloomer girls cross country teams each took home their respective Cloverbelt Conference titles Saturday at Fall

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