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Eau Claire
Saturday, March 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Eau Claire. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Govin's Farm, a popular attraction in the Chippewa Valley, is opening its lambing barn today for its annual spring babies event and will host farm activities for a month. Visitors will get a chance to see lambs, piglets, and chicks as well as enjoy new features like a paint ball gallery — a giant Easter basket for family photos. WQOW
- ➤ UW-Eau Claire students from five A cappella groups will hold a concert on March 29 at 2 p.m. at the Davies Center to raise funds and food donations since Sojourner House—Eau Claire’s only overnight homeless shelter—is at risk of reducing its operations due to funding shortfalls. WQOW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ This morning, workers placed Circle K signs on a former Holiday station — at the corner of South Hastings Way and Birch Street in Eau Claire as the company begins its switch to Circle K service stations. Circle K lists four stores in Eau Claire, three in Chippewa Falls, and three in nearby communities — though the full transition has not been completed. WEAU
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Altoona police arrested a man and his mother—Zachary and Lisa Gilman—earlier this week after search warrants found nearly 600 Xanax pills, over 40 grams of cocaine, more than 150 painkiller pills and several guns at Lisa's home used as a daycare, and both will appear in court in April facing many charges. WQOW
- ➤ The Eau Claire Police Department finished its review of an officer involved shooting that happened on Dec. 22nd, 2024 in Lafayette when 49-year-old Matthew Luke fired shots during a domestic violence call, led police on a chase, and crashed his vehicle, with District Attorney Newell stating Detective Zac Becker acted in self-defense (the review found his actions reasonable and in line with department policy). WEAU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today marks one year since HSHS St. Joseph’s and HSHS Sacred Heart hospitals closed along with more than a dozen clinics, and legislators explained that $15 million in reallocated funds remain in limbo due to pending legal actions and an upcoming Supreme Court race. Senators Jeff Smith and Jesse James said the situation shows a broken for-profit health system — legal cases have stalled the funding — leaving the Chippewa Valley’s emergency care uncertain. WEAU
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At the Chippewa Valley Expo Center this weekend, the Wisconsin Sport Show returned to Eau Claire when doors opened Friday afternoon and thousands began exploring over 190 booths. Visitors will see vendors for fishing supplies and trip planning services as well as family activities (free for kids 11 and under) until Sunday at 4 p.m. WQOW
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UWEC Softball vs. Northwestern MN
4 PM — The Sonnentag — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting softball game featuring UWEC against Northwestern MN.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Chippewa Valley Bee Expo
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds — $15 GA, FREE for 10/under — Explore presentations and demos focused on bees, gardening, and honey crafts.
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Whimsy Workshop: Inside Buildings and Furniture
6-8 p.m. — Decadent Gifts & Gallery — $22.13 — Unleash your creativity by drawing whimsical indoor scenes from your favorite characters.
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