Good Day
Eau Claire
Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
Good morning, Eau Claire. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Eau Claire Community Humane Association offers a $50 discount on adoptions for dogs over 2 years old or in the shelter longer than a month during Adopt a Shelter Dog Month to help free up space as wait times reach about one month. The shelter accepts visitors at 1—4 p.m. on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 1—7 p.m. on Thursdays. WQOW
- ➤ Dozens of parents, students and community members gathered outside the district office to support keeping Flynn, Roosevelt and Longfellow Elementaries open amid falling enrollment — they asked the district to look at other options instead of closing a school. The school board has not yet set a date to discuss the possible closures. WQOW
- ➤ Perry Kuznar, a Wisconsin native, is biking 3,000 miles across eight states to raise money for local nonprofits — Hope Gospel Mission, Chippewa Valley Veteran Tribune Foundation, Sunrise Exchange Club, and Immaculate Conception Parish. He started his ride in San Diego and will travel for two months until he reaches St. Augustine. WEAU
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Metropolis Resort in Eau Claire plans to expand its facility and activity spaces in the coming year—more details on the project are expected soon. Leader-Telegram
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Old Abe was a female eagle born in 1861 near Jim Falls who served as a Civil War mascot for soldiers after being traded for corn. She later raised funds and lived at the Statehouse in Madison before dying in a fire—her image has inspired the name of Eau Claire Memorial High School and is featured at the Chippewa Area History Center. WQOW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Families from the Eau Claire Area School District gathered outside the administration building Monday chanting 'Save our schools' amid elementary consolidation discussions—showing their concerns over potential school changes. Leader-Telegram
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today Highway 12 in Eau Claire County will close just east of the Fall Creek bridge for a village sanitary sewer project until next Tuesday, October 14 — drivers must use a detour via County I and County J that leads through the south end of Fall Creek and up State Street to rejoin Highway 12. WQOW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Free flu shots will be offered to both children and adults at clinics in Altoona, Eau Claire, and Fall Creek this October. The Health Department and NorthLakes Community Clinic will provide vaccines on October 8 at Fall Creek School District—October 21 at the Altoona Police Department and October 22 at South Middle School, with appointments required at the drive-through Altoona site. WQOW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Colfax/Elk Mound girls golf team won the Division Two sectional title in Spooner by shooting 331 as a team and booked a trip to University Ridge golf course for the state tournament—Spooner also qualified by shooting 335 and the WIAA Girls State Golf Tournament will be held Oct 13-14 in the Madison area. WEAU
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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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Technique Tuesday - Jewelry Classes
6-8 p.m. — Decadent Gifts & Gallery — $40 per session — Explore jewelry making techniques in a supportive, creative environment.
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Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein (West End Version)
Multiple shows — Pablo Center at the Confluence — Tickets available online — Experience the hilarious monster musical comedy from the creators of The Producers.
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Benjamin Hinz: Artist in Residence
9 PM – 12 AM — The Plus — $10 cover — Experience the kickoff of an innovative artist residency with live performances every Saturday in October.
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Beatles vs Stones - A Musical Showdown
7:30-9 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — Ticket Price Online — Witness an on-stage mash-up duel featuring tribute bands Abbey Road and Satisfaction as they determine the greatest British rock band.
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UW-River Falls Falcons vs. UW-Eau Claire Blugolds Football
12-5 p.m. — Carson Park — Ticket prices may vary — Experience an exciting football matchup with pre-game festivities and a concert.
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Vitamin String Quartet Concert
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Pablo Center at the Confluence — $27.03 - $65.26 — Experience the classical crossover magic of Vitamin String Quartet, known for their enchanting covers.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Time magnifies the margin between success and failure. It will multiply whatever you feed it.
~ James Clear
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