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Boys & Girls Club of the Greater Chippewa Valley to hold Lemonade Day on August 1st
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - It’s become a summer tradition for the Boys & Girls Club of the Greater Chippewa Valley, kids and lemonade. The 15th annual #Squeezetheday Lemonade Day will be held on Thursday, August 1st in communities in Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, Altoona, Menomonie and Black River Falls.
New Asian restaurant opens doors in downtown Chippewa Falls
CHIPPEWA FALLS – Even though House of Eggrolls – located at 504 N. Bridge St. – is not quite two months old, it is already winning the hearts and tempting the palettes of Chippewa Falls residents. Owners Kevin (41) and MaiNhia (36) Vue said they had talked...
Harbor View Café celebrates 44th season with new chef
PEPIN – When the Murray siblings – Wendy, Chris and Missy – purchased Harbor View Café (314 First St.) from the original owners in 2021, they said they collectively decided to continue many of the tried-and-true practices of the café, along with its decades-long traditions.
UWEC works with WPC on defense contract
EAU CLAIRE – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (UWEC) students and faculty are collaborating with WPC Technologies on a Department of Defense contract to develop a more environmentally friendly, anti-corrosive product for use in military equipment. WPC – which develops and manufactures high-performance pigments and additives for the paint...
Pondview Lavender Farm: A budding business
CHIPPEWA FALLS – If you happen to find yourself driving on Highway 29 in Chippewa Falls and smell light floral and herbal notes, chances are you are not far from Pondview Lavender Farm. And, if the smell doesn’t do it, the sea of purple may catch your eye instead....
46th Annual Beldenville Old Car Club Car Show and Swap Meet is Sunday, July 28
ELLSWORTH, WI – The 46th Annual Beldenville Old Car Club Car Show and Swap Meet will be taking place soon on Sunday, July 28, 2024, in the shade of the lovely Pierce County Fairgrounds. Admission is only $5.00 with kids 12 and under free. The gates will open at...
Gov. Tony Evers visits Little Manitowoc River as city receives grant for restoration work and kayak launch installation
MANITOWOC – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and Department of Administration Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld visited the Manitowoc Lincoln Park Zoo July 17 to tour the Little Manitowoc River. The visit was part of the governor's efforts to meet with grant recipients of the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program. They were joined by Manitowoc Mayor...
Northern Minnesota Faces Potential Severe Storms Today, Small Hail
Duluth, MN – Northern Minnesota is bracing for potential severe weather today, with showers and thunderstorms expected to develop throughout the region. According to the US National Weather Service Duluth, there is a 50-90% chance of thunderstorms, some of which may be strong with small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rainfall. High temperatures will range from 72 to 82 degrees.
Republicans taking unusual route in race against Sen. Amy Klobuchar
MINNEAPOLIS — There has been so much attention on the developments with the presidential candidates that some local races have not gotten as much attention.Sen. Amy Klobuchar is running for her fourth term in the U.S. Senate. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the unusual journey Republicans are taking to find the opponent to run against her.U.S. Senate races are very expensive. For example, during the last Senate race in Pennsylvania candidates raised and spent more than $300 million. That's why U.S. Senate candidates usually announce a full year and a half before the election. That is not the...
Fleet Farm flagged by ATF for selling guns used in crimes
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. (FOX 9) - A popular sporting goods retailer currently being sued by the State of Minnesota for not doing enough to stop illegal straw purchases, has also been flagged multiple times by federal authorities after a high number of guns used in crimes were traced back to several of its stores, according to federal records.
Harbor Monsters Sink Lunkers in Saturday Night Blowout
DULUTH, Minn.- For the first time in their inaugural season, the Duluth Harbor Monsters has a winning record following their 51-18 win over the Ozarks Lunkers. This marks the third time this season the Harbor Monsters have defeated the Lunkers this season. Saturday’s win also put Duluth in sole possession of second place in The Arena League.
Reliable Relief Pitching Earns Huskies’ Kratz An All-Star Bid
DULUTH, Minn.- Caden Kratz will be one of two players representing the Duluth Huskies in this week’s Northwoods League All-Star Game. Kratz, who recently graduated from Western Illinois University, has been stellar on the mound as a relief pitcher. In 17.2 innings, Kratz has only allowed 3 hits while striking out 23 batters. He also boasts a 1.53 ERA and leads Duluth with four saves.
I-35 in Faribault shut down: Video shows standoff on highway
FARIBAULT, Minn. (FOX 9) - Traffic cameras show a confrontation between police and a man holding a weapon along Interstate 35 near Faribault, Minnesota, that shut down traffic for hours. The Rice County Sheriff’s Office released additional details about the standoff on Sunday night. What we know so far.
Historic Minnesota Town Listed As Poorest in the Entire State
According to recent studies, Minnesota has withstood the rise of inflation better than most states in the U.S. However, that doesn't mean that some towns in the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes aren't struggling mightily. 247 Wall Street recently released its report on the poorest town in every state, and...
Minnesota State Flag Soars To Space: A Historic Milestone Achieved
Some Minnesotans (but by no means all) have been saying it all along -- Minnesota's new state flag is out of this world. According to the UMN Mechanical Engineering and UMN Aerospace Engineer team, they "launched the flag together with a research payload earlier today (Wednesday) from Montgomery, MN." And...
Update: Vista Star Crashed After Capt. Turned Around Because Of Strong Waves
12:55 p.m. update: FOX 21 has learned the captain of the Vista Star that hit the breakwater in the Wisconsin Entry Saturday night had turned the ship around because of five-foot waves. “The route we take for longer events is to go through the Duluth/Superior Harbor, out the Superior entry...
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