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SUMMER SNACK CABINET ALERT

By Morgan McCarthy | July 24, 2018

Most summer snacks include Goldfish Crackers and now, we have an alert for you. Pepperidge Farm is recalling three-point-three million packages of Goldfish Crackers because of a possible salmonella risk. The company said it discovered some of the powder used to season the crackers could be tainted. No need to panic or anything yet, as no illness has been reported. But just a heads up for you: The flavors subject to recall include Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar, Flavor Blasted Sour

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SMART IS THE NEW COOL

By Morgan McCarthy | July 24, 2018

Smart is the new cool..and a nationally recognized camp is in the Eau Claire for the kiddos! Camp Invention is a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) based program for kindergarteners through sixth graders.  The curriculum is designed by actual inventors and engages them in creating and designing things like smart homes, robotic dogs, and magnetic slime-Sounds cool to me!  The camp also offers leadership positions for high school and college students to help teach.

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MONEY FOR MENOMONIE

By Morgan McCarthy | July 24, 2018

Menomonie Schools are looking to add a second youth services officer.  T he expenses will exceed the funds allocated from a school safety grant so the district is teaming up with the City of Menomonie.  The School District is gearing up to spend their 170-thousand dollar safety grant to offer more training and update materials and processes to ensure the students stay safe.

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HOSES OFF: WATER BAN BACK ON

By Morgan McCarthy | July 24, 2018

Wahh…wahhh…wahhhhater ban! We’re back at it Altoona. The City is ordering a new ban on watering lawns-there are some ongoing difficulties with repairing an existing well, which means watering will only be allowed on alternating sides of the street based on the date.  Not quite sure how long THIS ban will be in place, but just a heads up on that before Mother Nature decides to pitch in with some rain later this week.

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BACK TO WORK IN SUN PRAIRIE

By Morgan McCarthy | July 24, 2018

Back to it! A major company is resuming excavation work in Sun Prairie for the first time since a deadly natural gas explosion. City officials are confident safety measures will prevent any further explosions. The explosion earlier this month killed 34-year-old Sun Prairie Fire Captain Cory Barr, severely injured firefighter Ryan Welch, and destroyed nearly half a dozen buildings and damaged others. An investigation is ongoing into potential criminal negligence. …And the community continues to really together as Sun Prairie’s

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YOU FEELIN’ LUCKY?

By Morgan McCarthy | July 23, 2018

Nothing like a Monday morning to urge you to switch careers into independent wealth. And on that note…There was NO WINNER! The Mega Millions jackpot is soaring to nearly 500-million dollars.  The winner (you?) will be entitled to at least 493-million dollars or a cash payout worth 296-million-dollars…we are growing…right now, the jackpot is the 5th largest Mega Millions prize in its history. You have until tomorrow night to kick up those winning numbers!

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PERFECT POST-WORK PIT STOP!

By Morgan McCarthy | July 23, 2018

Fresh ingredients for that new instapot recipe or a bouquet of flowers for the table? You can swing into a new farmers market after work tonight and get both in Altoona! The market gets underway this evening at River Prairie, and will start off with ten vendors.  It will run every Monday evening through the end of October.

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WI DUCKS HAVE YOU COVERED

By Morgan McCarthy | July 23, 2018

Bringing a national headline local, two companies that operate duck boats in Wisconsin Dells are facing safety questions after a duck boat capsized in severe weather in Branson, Missouri, killing 17 last week. Thousands of people go to the Dells every summer for trips operated by Original Wisconsin Ducks and Army Ducks.  The general managers of both businesses say their boats are originals from World War Two-different than the ones in Branson, and are safe. In the event of severe

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PUMP UP THE JAM!

By Morgan McCarthy | July 20, 2018

ALABAMA rolled on stage last night and the fun continues today as Country Jam USA underway here in Eau Claire. There are three stages showcasing a long list of country music artists. The biggies? Well, GOOD DIRECTIONS will bring Billy Currington straight off the turnip truck to the main-stage and tomorrow (Saturday) the big man himself, Blake Shelton will be the boy ‘round here.

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OPEN THE DOOR OF COMMUNICATION

By Morgan McCarthy | July 20, 2018

Nextdoor is opening the door of communication with the community as Eau Claire Police are using the new online resource to connect. Nextdoor is a free social networking platform and specific officers will use it to answer neighborhood questions and relay information to community members. Now, this won’t replace traditional crime reporting, but will be used as a way to get information out to the public in particular neighborhoods without waiting for a meeting. Wanna know more and open the

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