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Eau Claire
Friday, February 13th, 2026
Good morning, Eau Claire. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Home for Good is hosting the Coldest Night of the Year walk, inviting community members to join downtown in supporting local homelessness initiatives — the event aims to raise awareness and encourage action for those in need. Leader-Telegram
- ➤ On Thursday, local leaders gathered at the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce's 'Eau What a Night' to honor innovators for their impact last year—celebrating achievements that will drive progress into the new year. WEAU
- ➤ Eau Claire parks logged more than 4,600 visitors at its four ice rinks this season (33 days open so far) as crews inspect safety daily ahead of the rinks closing on March 1. WQOW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bon Iver leads the Eaux Claires Festival lineup on July 24-25 at Carson Park as the event will feature a weekend of music and arts. The lineup will include Bon Dylan, Dijon, Daniel Caesar, Lil Yachty and Aimee Mann alongside a new Writers In Residence program. WQOW
- ➤ Students at UW-Eau Claire hosted the annual Black Essence event at the Davies Center, offering a night market and an educational talk on the Harlem Renaissance and the role of music in African American culture. The sixth-year event connected local Black businesses + artists. WEAU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Northwoods Elementary teacher Trent Moss was honored with the Golden Apple Award for inspiring third graders, and he and the school will receive $500 provided by Marsh & McLennan Agency and the Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation. WEAU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sunday Funday Racing will hold a weekend snowmobile and snow bike racing event at Silvermine Ski Jump with nearly $3,000 in prizes and about 200 trophies. Registration opens Saturday at 10 a.m. — Sunday entry starts at 10:45 a.m. for families and newcomers to enjoy winter sports safely. WEAU
- ➤ On Feb. 12, New Auburn’s boys secured a win over Birchwood with Colten Lotts scoring his 1,000th point & the girls clinched the Lakeland-East title while Eau Claire North battled River Falls on ice. WEAU
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xox-EAU 5K Fun Run
Run the delightful xox-EAU 5K — 8 a.m. — River Prairie Park — Entry fee required — Enjoy lighthearted exercise in a vibrant community run.
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Ben Mulwana Concert
7:15 PM — Pablo Center at the Confluence — $20 — Experience soul-filled storytelling through music with Ben Mulwana on his 'Soul Case' tour.
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Jessica Schoettle Book Release & Signing Event
6:15 PM to 8:00 PM — Dotters Books — Free entry — Celebrate the launch of Jessica's heartfelt book series about motherhood and personal growth.
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CVSO: Peter and the Wolf - Traditional Concert
2-5 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — Explore the magic of orchestral music with Prokofiev’s enchanting tale alongside student artwork displays.
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Whitney Cummings: Big Baby
7-10 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — $40+ — Enjoy an evening of laughs with acclaimed comedian Whitney Cummings.
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Millennial Dance Party
10 PM – 5 AM — The Plus — $10 entry includes a free drink — Dance the night away with nostalgic tunes from the Millennial era.
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Pizza Buffet and Open Mic Fundraiser
3-6 p.m. — The Plus — $15 for all-you-can-eat pizza — Enjoy live performances while supporting UWEC's Fostering Success program.
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Clear Water Comedy Presents: Bailey Pope Live
7 PM — The Plus — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter with Bailey Pope and special guest Ryan Danley at this vibrant open mic event.
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Sunday Funday Late-Night Board Games
9 p.m. - 1 a.m. — The Plus — Free entry — Engage in exciting board games with friends and family in a fun, all-ages atmosphere.
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