Good Day
Eau Claire
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Eau Claire. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Prevail Bank will host a Free Community Shred Day at its Eau Claire branch (2225 Fairfax Street) on Friday, May 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will donate $1 per pound of shredded paper (up to $1,000) to help Hope Village of Chippewa Falls. WEAU
- ➤ Chippewa River Trolley Company launches its third season today with fresh routes downtown; tickets go on sale today. WQOW
- ➤ The L.E. Phillips Senior Center hosts a thrift and craft sale starting Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., to support local seniors + last year the sale raised $4,000. WEAU
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ JP—also known as Juan Pablo Nunez—plans to bring Condesa, a live fire steakhouse with Latin flair, to the long-vacant Haymarket Landing space at Haymarket Plaza. Interior work is expected to take about three months, and the restaurant will open around August amid high foot traffic. WQOW
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Wisconsin averaged $3.96 as of April 29 while many stations now show over $4, and supply chain issues & increased rural transportation costs from an Indiana refinery outage are likely to push prices higher in the coming days. WQOW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Altoona police said that the WisDOT project on Highway 53 is nearly complete and all lanes are open, though occasional work remains — a final touch before full project closure. WEAU
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Two Mayo Clinic cardiac nurses in Eau Claire supported each other during personal health crises last year when one was diagnosed with breast cancer and the other with a rare heart condition (SCAD) following abnormal test results; they now share their recovery journeys to promote early detection and women's health. WEAU
- ➤ Tomorrow — Saturday, May 2 — the Charity Chaser 5K will have over 1,200 runners chasing Bob Gallaher to support UW Carbone Cancer Center as a dollar is donated each time a runner passes him. WEAU
- ➤ The Eau Claire City-County Health Department released its 2025 report today, highlighting food safety efforts and nearly 16,000 drinking water tests, while also focusing on measles prevention and needed outreach for low-income families + it kicked off a new academic partnership with UW-Eau Claire to build a public health workforce. WQOW
- ➤ Rogers Behavioral Health broke ground in Chippewa Falls Thursday off Highway 178 to build a new mental health hospital offering inpatient, outpatient, residential care and telehealth. Two clinics will open in Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire this fall, with the hospital scheduled to open in spring. WQOW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Eau Claire North baseball won its third straight game with an 8-3 victory over New Richmond. Prep softball pitted Chippewa Falls against Eau Claire Memorial while a boys tennis match saw Eau Claire Memorial edging Eau Claire North. WEAU
- ➤ The 18th annual Eau Claire Marathon is set to begin this weekend (with events planned on Saturday and Sunday) and is expected to break records with a record-setting number of participants. Leader-Telegram
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Lanue - The 715 Series
7:15 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — $18.96 — Experience heartfelt songwriting and velvety vocals layered over rich synths and percussion.
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Here We Grow Again 2026 Spring/Summer Sale
8 a.m.-1 p.m. — Hobbs Municipal Ice Center — Free admission — Discover the area's largest children's consignment sale with 400+ families offering gently used items and toys.
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Conectando Dreamers 3 with Ross Mintzer
9-11:30 p.m. — The 410 Bar — $5 donation from each ticket — Experience an inspiring evening of electronic music while supporting youth music education.
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Leadership in Peer Support Summit
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — The Lismore Hotel Eau Claire — Check website for details — A day of empowerment, learning, and networking for peer support leaders featuring keynote speaker Johanna Lohman.
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CEDC 2026 Annual Meeting
7-9:30 a.m. — Eau Claire Event District — Free entry — Engage with local leaders and innovators to envision Eau Claire's future.
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Mike Stanley Live Comedy Show
7:00 PM — The Plus — $10 adv, $15 door — Experience the wit and warmth of renowned comedian Mike Stanley in a night of unforgettable stand-up.
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The 715 Hawaiian Shirt Hullabaloo
5-9 p.m. — The Brewing Projekt — Free entry — Kick off summer with drink specials and tropical vibes in your best Hawaiian shirt.
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Wayne Manthey Drum Making Workshop
12-4 p.m. — Everest Collective — $160-$190 | Limited Registration — Create your own drum while building friendships and enjoying a unique storytelling experience.
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Name That Tune Trivia: Disney Film Edition
7-8:30 p.m. — The Plus — Free entry — Test your Disney music knowledge for a chance to win prizes and enjoy a fun trivia night.
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Mandala Creation Class
6-8 p.m. — Decadent Gifts & Gallery — $50 plus fees — Unleash your creativity by painting mandalas on vinyl records and practice mindfulness in a calming atmosphere.
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~ Andrew Carnegie
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