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The rides, days spent in the animal barns, playing the games, the sounds of the Midway, the smells of the meals on a stick…it is all part of the Fair experience that so many people consider a yearly ritual. Except this year. Like so many events, 2020 means the cancellation of our local and state fairs. But, if you have a story that takes you from the Midway to Memory Lane, a local group wants to hear it! Below is

A lane deviation results in a 6th OWI for a Menomonie man. It was just before 2 on Saturday morning,, June 13th, when a WI State Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle for unsafe lane deviation. Upon approach the driver was identified as 52 year old,Luke Bassler and showed signs of impairment. A subsequent investigation, including standardized field sobriety testing, showed that Mr. Bassler wasoperating a motor vehicle while intoxicated with this being his 6th offense. He is being charged with

Welcome to your weekend. As we continue to live and write our own history, here is a peek back on other things that June 13th has marked in days past. On this day: In 1888, Congress created the Department of Labor.  In 1927, the American flag was displayed from the right hand of the Statue of Liberty for the first time. In 1966, the United States Supreme Court handed down what would become known as the Miranda Decision.  The ruling

A series of crashes along northbound I-39 in Columbia County leaves four people dead and seven others injured.  The Wisconsin State Patrol says it started shortly before 4:00 this morning with a crash involving two semis near Lodi.  Shortly after 5:00 another truck slammed into the first crash scene, injuring a Columbia County highway worker and two state troopers.  All are expected to survive.  A third crash shortly before 7 a.m. resulted in multiple deaths and injuries.

The final candidate for President of the University of Wisconsin system is withdrawing from consideration.  Jim Johnsen was the only finalist to emerge from months of searching.  Regent President Andrew Peterson called Johnsen’s decision disappointing.  Johnsen will remain in his current job as the president of the University of Alaska system.

The cost of regular gas in Wisconsin is up 14-cents-a-gallon compared to a week ago.  Triple-A says the average price statewide is two-dollars-and-five-cents today and the national average is two-oh-nine.  Drivers in Madison are paying $2.03 for regular while the price at the pump is 4 cents higher in Milwaukee and Racine and under two-dollars-a-gallon in Fond du Lac and Janesville.

The show must go on! And despite setbacks and alterations, we will again see art on the streets of our downtown. Eau Claire Sculpture Tour has announced that installation of a new sculpture tour will begin on Wednesday, June 17th.  Exacutive Director of the Tour, Julie Pangallo explained, “We were unable to do our exchange in Sioux Falls due to the Shelter at Home orders that were in place, but fortunately we’ve been growing our local artist base and have

A couple from Lyndon Station have been arrested and charged with attempted possession of methamphetamine after receiving methamphetamine through the mail. On June 4TH the U.S. Postal Inspector reported to local and state investigators that a parcel containing 24 grams of methamphetamine had been received by the post office. The complaint alleges that the defendants, Benjamin A. Zarate and Christina A. Perez, contacted the Wisconsin Dells post office multiple times inquiring about the parcel. After the defendants came to the

There’s been more interest in pursuing a virtual learning model for next school year. Eau Claire Area School District Superintendent Mary Ann Hardebeck said it’s not a guarantee school will be in-person right away and the school is considering plans to make students’ return as safe as possible. Hardebeck said Summer School programs are 100-percent virtual and the school’s internet technology team is setting up devices and online access to support students over the summer and into next year. Surveys

Downtown Menomonie Inc., is helping businesses bounce back from the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization awarded 17-local businesses relief grants yesterday. Executive Director Dustyn Dubuque said each business will receive a maximum of 15-hundred dollars and though it’s a small token, they’re hoping it will help.