Good morning, Eau Claire.

Residents in Eau Claire are working to launch the Chippewa Valley Tool Library as a nonprofit to share tools and offer classes—Mike Richter said they will soon launch a website and start taking both monetary and tool donations as they raise the initial funding.

Dave Carlson, a longtime outdoor news reporter who hosted Northland Adventures at WEAU from 1981 to 2000, was inducted into the Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame this year — joining J.

Baird Callicott and Robert Freckmann — for his work sharing outdoor stories.

Johnsonville recalled 22,672 lbs of cheddar bratwurst after FSIS announced Saturday that two consumer complaints raised concerns of hard plastic in the product — Wisconsin is among the affected states and customers are advised to discard or return items made on February 5 as no injuries were reported.

Medicaid recipients in western Wisconsin face uncertainty as House budget plans may force deep cuts that could harm essential services for individuals like 17-year-old Matt in La Crosse — proposals aim to cut $880 billion over 10 years, leaving families worried about reliable care.

UW-Eau Claire men’s baseball lost both games of their doubleheader at Carson Park on Saturday against UW-Stout.

The team fell 5—3 in the first game and 17—6 in the second, dropping to 0—6 in conference play as UW-Stout improved to 2—4.

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.

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.

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.

R3 Recreational Sports Day

12:30-2:30 p.m. — Bowl Winkle's — Free entry — Enjoy a fun afternoon of unified bowling with R3 UCS students and teachers.

Trampled By Turtles Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — $53.61 - $103.54 — Experience the energetic fusion of bluegrass and rock from this Duluth-based band.

Technique Tuesday - Whimsy Workshop: Wonky Vases and Florals

6-8 p.m. — Decadent Gifts & Gallery — $22.13 — Unleash creativity with stunning, colorful floral designs and unique vase creations.

Pre-Registration Deadline for Tournament

12:00 AM – 10:05 PM — Elite Karate Studios — Registration required — Submit pre-registration forms and payments to qualify for the tournament.

Purses with Purpose Silent Auction

5:30 p.m. — The Florian Gardens Conference Center — $45 — Enjoy dinner, drinks, and a silent auction featuring stylish purses for a great cause.

Eau Claire Extravaganza Card Show

11 a.m.-8 p.m. — Best Western Plus Eau Claire Conference Center — Free entry — Explore 125 tables of sports cards, memorabilia, and more at this vibrant card show.

Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society Show

April 26-27 — Eau Claire County Exposition Center — Admission varies — Explore the wonders of gems and minerals at this vibrant local show.