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Friday, April 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Eau Claire. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Chippewa Falls is ready for the first-ever Chippewa Valley Bee Expo on Saturday, April 12, at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.—featuring more than 40 vendors with demonstrations and seminars on beekeeping, cooking with honey, and natural product creation, with tickets at $15 and free entry for youth 10 and under. WEAU
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A downtown shop reopened after a burst water pipe damaged its old space and forced a two and a half month closure—its owner held a ribbon cutting on Thursday at the new Wisconsin Makers Market on Barstow Street. The extra 100 square feet will let the business display more hats, shirts, handbags, and accessories. WQOW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Colton Schneider, 29, who was originally given a four-year sentence for a 2020 sexual assault, pleaded no contest on Thursday to fourth degree sexual assault in Eau Claire as part of a plea deal that sentenced him to one year in jail, crediting the 1,260 days he had already served & requires him to register as a sex offender for 15 years following a successful appeal. WQOW
- ➤ On April 4 a search of the home at 1105 Barland Street led to charges against 19 people who face 45 counts including meth possession, bail jumping, and animal mistreatment — law enforcement said several individuals were using and selling drugs, with 58-year-old Georgia Eaton charged with maintaining a drug trafficking place. WEAU
- ➤ Wednesday night, officers from Altoona and Eau Claire forced 33-year-old Joshua Shult from Ladysmith to stop at Kwik Trip on Baumbach Way—he drove erratically following a recent drugged driving arrest, fled using tire deflation devices and vehicle blocking techniques, resisted arrest with a taser, and police later found methamphetamine, THC, and paraphernalia in his car. WEAU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Chippewa Falls High School students are learning indoor growing methods with hydroponics and aquaponics and using the vegetables grown in class to supply the school kitchen — a farm-to-school program that gives them hands-on experience with modern agriculture. The Chippewa Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dry conditions are raising wildfire risks as the Osseo Rural Fire Department and the Wisconsin DNR warned residents not to burn yard waste or debris—fire spread can be rapid. Since the beginning of the year, experts reported 360 wildfires statewide, including seven in Osseo with one burning 80 acres. WEAU
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Technique Tuesday - Whimsy Workshop: Birds
6-8 p.m. — Decadent Gifts & Gallery — $22.13 — Create joyful and imaginative bird art with guidance from instructor Patricia A. Hawkenson.
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