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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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Friday's science festival showed off a wide range of options for students, but a robot and its dog stole the show. buff.ly/NEWM04H

Robots, health, monarchs at Wisconsin Science Festival

EAU CLAIRE — For families enthusiastic about science, downtown was the place to be Friday, as educational organizations gathered for the Wisconsin Science Festival.

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Mondovi got a big win over a previously-undefeated opponent in a top-five clash. buff.ly/5lqEMwB

Big 2nd half boosts No. 5 Mondovi past No. 4 Panthers in Cloverbelt clash

MONDOVI — Mondovi junior Bode Falkner is a quiet, soft-spoken young man with an unassuming demeanor. Until he steps on the football field.

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Country Jam's lineup for 2027 has some big names attached, and organizers are excited about its quality. buff.ly/FVs8IA5

Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan and more announced for 2027 Country Jam USA

EAU CLAIRE — Country Jam USA is setting the stage for next summer, announcing their full festival lineup for 2027.

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Altoona struggled to break away on Senior Night, but a late pick-six turned the tide. buff.ly/PfedYio

Baker’s late pick six propels Altoona to senior night win

ALTOONA — Sometimes, it’s not about how you start, but how you finish.

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A key crash report is still awaiting release, stalling a vehicular homicide case that began in April. buff.ly/HbJMWOT

Crash report still pending in April fatality

EAU CLAIRE — A man charged with killing a passenger in a drunken driving crash has pleaded not guilty, and both sides are still waiting on some critical evidence.

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The Blugolds took their fifth win of the season on Saturday, the first time they've hit that mark in 15 years. buff.ly/QsqbJJr

Blugolds bounce back, have 5 wins in season for first time since 2011

The huge postgame smile on Rob Erickson’s face spoke volumes.

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The fall No Kings rally drew hundreds over the weekend, energized in part by the looming elections. buff.ly/dZF9n20

Photos: Residents gather in Eau Claire for fourth No Kings rally

Hundreds gathered in Eau Claire along with more across the nation over the weekend for the fourth No Kings rally, encouraging city residents and more to vote in the coming

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A new grant has pulled the Day Resource Center to within $1 million of its fundraising goal. buff.ly/EDK3MxN

Day Resource Center receives $150,000 donation, bringing total campaign to $5.6M

EAU CLAIRE — With a recent donation, the Day Resource Center is now less than $1 million away from their campaign goal.

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Water quality is an issue that affects everyone, and every area has its unique challenges. A retired hydrologist hoes restoring a wetland will help. buff.ly/7wU6puF

Retired hydrologist to discuss water and Wolske Bay in Menomonie

MENOMONIE — A presentation this weekend will explore water safety and address how Wolske Bay may see change.

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A state senate candidate says she believes a suit over her residency in Wisconsin has backfired on those who wanted her off the ballot. buff.ly/BFmj54M

Magadance Skinner believes Democratic lawsuit questioning her residency has backfired

ALTOONA — Michele Magadance Skinner contends that a lawsuit filed against her that questioned if she was a Wisconsin resident has backfired, and it has only helped her campaign.

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An Eau Claire man's sixth drunken driving conviction means a 100-day stint in jail. buff.ly/sW0QN8h

EC man to serve 100 days in jail after convicted of fourth drunken-driving offense

CHIPPEWA FALLS — An Eau Claire man convicted of driving at three times the legal limit will serve a 100-day jail sentence after entering a plea Thursday.

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Harry Dunn was a police officer at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. He has a simple message for people: Vote. buff.ly/nCiIWBk

Harry Dunn advocates in EC for electoral integrity ahead of general election

EAU CLAIRE — A former Washington D.C. police officer who was injured during insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, stopped in Eau Claire on Thursday to discuss

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AI has emerged as a surprising issue in this year's elections, and a roundtable Thursday focused on the questions surrounding the burgeoning technology. buff.ly/JqIlSii

AI accountability discussed by Democratic leaders at EC roundtable

EAU CLAIRE — Democratic leaders discussed the growing risks of artificial intelligence, meeting with Eau Claire residents Thursday and hearing concerns about what risks the technology could create.

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What does UW-Stout have to do to make ESPN? Pull off one of the craziest plays you'll ever see. buff.ly/0TUINLK

Four Blue Devil defenders combine for record-setting touchdown

MENOMONIE — You know your team has done something special when it ends up on national TV.

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Chippewa Falls' fallen band leader is being honored more than two decades after his death with a place in the hall of fame. buff.ly/I3Ytod8

Greenhalgh to be inducted into the WSMA Marching Band Hall of Fame

CHIPPEWA FALLS — Chippewa Falls High School Band Director Douglas Greenhalgh, who was killed when a marching band bus crashed into an overturned semi near Osseo 21 years ago, will

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The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear Shane Helmbrecht's appeal setting the stage for either moving the trial forward or creating a sweeping new course for competency appeals. buff.ly/TfwtW12

State supreme court accepts Helmbrecht appeal

EAU CLAIRE — After months of delay, the Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to take up murder suspect Shane Helmbrecht’s appeal. The court will determine whether an attorney’s word alone

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Changes are coming for Eau Claire schools, and the district is hoping people will step forward to help navigate them. buff.ly/XrK28bn

ECASD assembling community task force

EAU CLAIRE — The Eau Claire Area School District (ECASD) is currently assembling a coalition of between 40 and 50 community members to share input when it comes to ECASD’s

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Eau Claire's City Council has voiced its support for local election officials, saying it believes the results will be counted fairly. buff.ly/l2kLFvi

EC City Council resolution affirms confidence in local election process

EAU CLAIRE — City council members passed a resolution this week supporting the work of Eau Claire City Election Officials amid concerns going into the fall 2026 election season.

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The Altoona boys are, for the first time, MBC champions. buff.ly/k1UCHKd

PREPS: Altoona boys soccer team claims first Middle Border Conference title

ALTOONA — The Altoona boys soccer team clinched their first Middle Border Conference title Tuesday.

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