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Eau Claire
Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Eau Claire. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A mural called Farmer’s Daughter was completed on Thursday near the Mondovi School District by California artist John Cerney, funded by student fundraisers and local donations to honor Wisconsin’s farming history. The artwork is now visible to drivers on Hwy 37 south of Eau Claire—teacher Paul Richards and locals have praised its creative finish. WEAU
- ➤ Today the Chippewa Valley Museum in Eau Claire opens America's Monsters, Superheroes, and Villains: Our Culture at Play—an exhibit featuring toys, comic books, games and posters from the 1950s to early 2000s along with vintage film trailers of iconic characters like Superman and Batman; the family-friendly display will run until January 3, 2026. WQOW
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The UW-Eau Claire Foundation sold the former Sacred Heart Hospital to Commonweal Development Corp — it plans to redevelop the 600,000 square foot site into a medical research and tech park. Blugold Real Estate and BHEI kept a 5-acre parcel from the original 27 acres, giving the foundation a total of 10 acres on the upper campus for future expansion. WQOW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UWEC students studied dog behavior by watching Honey the golden retriever play this past week—research that will help scientists learn how dogs think. The study adds to efforts to understand canine behavior. Leader-Telegram
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Tony Evers toured Western Dairyland’s weatherization warehouse in Pigeon Falls on Thursday and met with staff as they loaded trucks for regional jobs — new legislation removed the sales and use tax on home energy, which is expected to save households over $178 million over the next two years. WEAU
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Moms Unhinged Standup Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — Ticket Price TBA — Enjoy a night filled with laughter as comedians tackle the ups and downs of motherhood and life.
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Black Violin Performance
7:00 PM — Pablo Center at the Confluence — $27.03 - $186.81 — Enjoy an innovative blend of classical strings and modern beats with Black Violin.
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HeartWorks World Headquarters Grand Opening
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM — HeartWorks World Headquarters — Free entry — Celebrate the opening of a new community-centric center focusing on innovative health solutions.
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Once More, Autumn | Fawn Haus Live at The Venue
9:00-11:30 p.m. — The Plus — $5.00 Cover — Enjoy an evening of indie folk and alternative sounds from local bands rooted in Eau Claire.
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Benjamin Hinz: Artist in Residence
9 PM - 12 AM — The Plus — $10 cover — Experience a unique blend of audio-visual performances showcasing local talent every Saturday in October.
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