Good morning, Eau Claire.

A memorial was held Saturday in Warrens to honor firefighter Lori Boelkes who died last month on February 27 after suffering a stroke on a fire call.

Friends, family and local leaders gathered to remember her life—Governor Tony Evers ordered flags to fly half-staff from sunrise to sunset.

Mega! CO-OP closed its remaining service station locations on March 14, 2025 as its board ended operations due to cash flow problems after it had announced a planned exit from the Holiday Stationstore franchise in May 2024 — the co-op had served our community for 90 years but struggled with reduced fuel profits during its recovery from bankruptcy.

On Friday, March 14, Mega!

Co-op closed its remaining gas station locations in the Chippewa Valley—following a restructuring after its 2023 bankruptcy and ending its Holiday franchise. The board decided on the closures—citing cash flow pressures and reduced fuel margins that led to a rebranding as BP stations in May.

Tree planting season is here in Eau Claire as spring weather follows a mild, dry winter.

Hanna Hollister from Down to Earth Garden Center said people are calling to plant native trees like maple and thornless hawthorn before they bud—planting will begin at the end of this month.

Kamron Diermeier hit a shot in the final .05 seconds to give Elk Mound a 54 to 52 win over Amery — placing the team in the boys state tournament.

Elk Mound rallied from a 13 point deficit to win the division 5 sectional title — marking their fourth state appearance.

Turtle Lake advanced to the state tournament after defeating Rib Lake 53-45 in the sectional final—Head Coach Angela Wagner became the first female to lead a boys program to state play.

Wisconsin Sport Show 2025

The 18th annual Wisconsin Sport Show features over 150 vendors, presentations, and seminars at the Chippewa Valley Expo Center in Eau Claire, WI.

Live Music: Blacklight Sunburn at 1st & Goal Saloon

Enjoy a versatile performance by Blacklight Sunburn, a dynamic band from Eau Claire, offering customizable music experiences for various venue sizes.

UWEC Softball vs. Northwestern MN

4 PM — The Sonnentag — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting softball game featuring UWEC against Northwestern MN.

The Flaming Doublewides Live Performance

8 p.m. | The Plus | $10 suggested donation | Enjoy a night of swamp-rockin' tunes from Eau Claire's favorite cover band.

On-Site Tour of Senior Living Community

9 a.m.-7 p.m. | Oak Gardens Place | Free admission | Explore award-winning senior living benefits and activities at this top-rated community.

Technique Tuesday - Landscapes, Trees, & Water

6-8 p.m. — Decadent Gifts & Gallery — Cost of ticket required — Explore whimsical landscapes with guidance from a local artist in an intimate class setting.

Couples' Comedy Night Featuring Yakov Smirnoff and Mark Gungor

7:30 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — $60+ — Enjoy an evening of laughter with legendary comedian Yakov Smirnoff and relationship expert Mark Gungor.

Mat Alano-Martin Live Comedy Show

8:00 PM — The Plus — $10 adv ($15 door) — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Mat Alano-Martin, sharing his unique stories from years on the road.

Junkin' Market Days - Eau Claire Spring 2025

4-7 p.m. — Eau Claire Event District — $5 admission, free for kids 12 and under — Discover a charming marketplace of vintage finds and unique goods from local vendors.

Midwest MetaParaCon

3 PM – 10 PM — 5150 Old Mill Plaza, Eau Claire, WI — Admission details pending — Dive into a captivating world of metaphysical and paranormal exploration.