Good morning, Eau Claire.

On Senior Citizen Appreciation Day, Eau Claire police surprised residents at Dove Healthcare — Assisted Living with 100 Hy-Vee donated flowers, a visit from their therapy dog Murphy, and a spread of donuts on Friday morning.

Film Wisconsin announced its first film tax credit awards to boost local film production, giving funds to projects including an independent feature filming in Eau Claire.

Filmmaker Nathan Deming said the credits will encourage more local projects — officials expect the program to support local spending.

Friday saw the opening of the new Ojibwe Village at the Pioneer Village Museum in Cameron, and the free celebration continues today with an Ojibwe powwow, language classes, art and food events.

The exhibit features wigwams and a talking circle (with bilingual signs) to honor Ojibwe culture.

Micon Cinemas is showing films this weekend at Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, and Oakwood Mall; catch horror with Insidious: Out of the Further, action with Mutiny, comedy with Spa Weekend, and the anniversary screening of The Fast and the Furious while the downtown location stays closed due to smoke damage.

Governor Tony Evers and WisDOT announced over $32M in federal funding for 49 projects to improve nonmotorized transportation, including $713,000 for Eau Claire County’s Altoona Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge upgrade — efforts designed to enhance safe access near parks, schools and trails.

Eau Claire officials are seeking a consultant to explore a riverwalk along the Chippewa River through the new Core Reinvestment District to boost businesses and community connection.

The evaluation meeting is set for Wed, Sept. 16 and may take six to nine months to complete & help revitalize northern neighborhoods.

Today, the Eau Claire City-County Health Department reported whooping cough cases in children and adults and recommends vaccination for those at high risk (infants, pregnant people in their third trimester, and individuals with asthma or weakened immunity).

Residents are urged to stay current on the Tdap vaccine.

Prep football’s first Friday night featured Rice Lake facing Marshfield — Colby took on Stanley-Boyd and La Crosse Central squared off with Merrill.

The matchups highlighted local high school athletes in regional contests.

Prep football kicked off Friday night when McDonell returned to 11-player football against Regis, while Fall Creek hosted Altoona, Colfax battled Augusta, and Durand-Arkansaw faced Spring Valley.