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We are living another week of what is becoming our “new normal” and as we navigate the latest of the world pandemic, there is a lot (A LOT!) of information to digest, we will break it down from the larger (World) scope and work our way here to the Chippewa Valley and our own back yard and day to day lives. Trying to outline the basics and keep the information accurate, bite size, and easy to follow. First of all, COVID19 is

There could soon be another election for school board in Eau Claire. School Board Commissioner Laurie Klinkhammer resigned yesterday. She says family and professional needs drove her decision. Eau Claire schools say they will announce the process to pick her replacement in the coming weeks.

There is help at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire for students who are struggling to make it through the coronavirus outbreak. UW EC officials this week announced a new coronavirus relief fund. There’s 70 thousand-dollars available for students who need help making ends meet. UWEC says about 130 students have already asked for some help. The fund cuts them checks of up to 600 dollars.

Wisconsin’s attorney general says he wants to make sure that people get to keep their stimulus check. A-G Josh Kaul yesterday joined 24 other state A-G’s in asking Congress to make sure that the coronavirus stimulus checks are protected from wage garnishments and other collections. Kaul said people need that money to make ends meet. He says the checks shouldn’t end-up in the hands of debt collectors.

The Department of Natural Resources is advising hunters to keep their distance when turkey season opens up.  Public hunting grounds and some state parks remain open just for hunters, with turkey season set to open tomorrow.  Officials say hunting is largely a solitary experience but there are those who will need to take social distancing into consideration.

First responders and healthcare workers in Wisconsin are getting a lift from Triple-A.  The automobile club is offering free roadside assistance through the end of the month as a way to thank those frontline workers in the coronavirus pandemic.  The free services include towing, tire changes, fuel delivery, jump starts and lockouts.  You do not have to be a Triple-A member to take advantage of the free services.

The Chippewa County Administrator and County Board Chair announced on March 19th that all nonessential functions at Chippewa County buildings were closed to the general public in an effort to help reduce the rate of COVID-19 transmission and to protect residents and employees of ChippewaCounty. This is a remainder, all nonessential functions at Chippewa County buildings are to the general public. Anyone needing to do business at Chippewa County buildings should call ahead and be prepared to makealternative arrangements instead

As we continue to navigate life during the Covid-19 pandemic, little moments like this remind us that we will come out the other side. Mayo Clinic Health System recently reached out to thank our community for their support saying they are finding messages of support near the employee entrances of clinics.  IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HELPING, CLICK HERE FOR GUIDELINES AND MORE INFO.

A local plumbing company is helping support local businesses by matching gift card prices. Hurlburt Heating and Plumbing started a gift card matching program. They’re asking people to send them photos of gift cards to local businesses, then matching them with a gift card for the same amount to the same local business. President Greg Mericle says the offer is available to the first 500-people.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE