Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 23rd of August.
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🏘️ Community
Eileen Smiskey, 106, celebrated her birthday this week at Good Shepherd Senior Apartments with hundreds of relatives and friends — she remains keenly engaged with local government updates provided weekly by Council member Clara Serrano.
🚧 Accidents
The Eau Claire Fire Department rescued three tubing participants stranded in the Chippewa River Friday night near the 400 block of Water Street, with medics evaluating the women but not transporting them + responders urging caution over changing river currents.
📰 Economy
Trade talks between the U.S. and Canada ended Friday and the U.S. imposed a 50% tariff on $20B of Canadian goods, which may raise costs for local dairy farmers and manufacturers (Canada is the region’s largest trading partner).
Local businesses brace for impact as regulatory changes could affect exports soon.
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