Good Day
Eau Claire
Saturday, November 8th, 2025
Good morning, Eau Claire. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Veterans Day offers and events will be available Tuesday, Nov. 11. Festival Foods will offer 16 free products for a $20 purchase while supplies last — Hy-Vee will serve a breakfast from 6 to 10 a.m. with a 15% discount for veterans and active-duty members, and La Crosse Freedom Honor Flight will host a breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. at the UWL Fieldhouse in Mitchell Hall. WEAU
- ➤ Food banks in Eau Claire are facing a sharp rise in demand as the government shutdown enters its 38th day and families start preparing for Thanksgiving—local volunteers help at Feed My People Food Bank while aisles overflow with food for those in need. WEAU
- ➤ Visit Eau Claire is relaunching the Curd Crawl 2.0—Return of the Curd today with a free mobile pass that uses geolocation for check-ins at 11 local restaurants. The updated event, coming after a brief hiatus since its 2021 debut, will offer new locations and exclusive prizes. WQOW
- ➤ Students from UW-Stout helped rake and bag leaves in an annual fall yard cleanup in Menomonie to support residents unable to handle yard work—about 50 volunteers joined the event organized by the university’s Involvement Center as part of its ongoing community engagement program. WEAU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Black Hawk claimed its second title at the Chippewa Valley FFA Land Evaluation Invitational held at Riverview Farm near Boyd — team members Dan, Jackie, Matthew, Ali and Taylor competed in the event. The Chippewa Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Earthbound Environmental Solutions will hold a special Fall yard waste collection week — November 10th to 14th — for its subscribers, letting them place up to 5 free bags of yard waste at the curbside. WEAU
- ➤ Today, the City of Eau Claire offers free self-service compost at Compost-Palooza held at the Green Waste Facility/Brush site on 5710 Jeffers Road from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.—the event will repeat on Nov. 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and residents must bring shovels, tools, and containers to load their own compost. WEAU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews are expanding Lake Altoona County Park by building a retaining wall, grassy seating near the beach, and a new pavilion with tables and benches—funded partly by a 50% Wisconsin DNR match grant, the project will be ready for use next spring. Families will soon have a new space to enjoy the lake and its surroundings. WQOW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A recent study in Eau Claire found that people with hearing loss who use hearing aids early have a 61% lower risk of dementia when they are under 70 and tested 20 years later—leading local audiologists to stress the importance of quick hearing screenings for those exposed to loud environments. WEAU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, UW-Eau Claire's volleyball team played UW-Oshkosh for the WIAC regular season title—while the men's basketball team opened its season at home against St. Norbert and both hockey teams battled St. Olaf. WEAU
- ➤ Friday night, top Western Wisconsin high school teams played Level 3 football playoff games across several divisions. In Division 6, Regis made a comeback with a punt return touchdown even though Mondovi led by two scores, but Mondovi later scored a late go-ahead touchdown and sealed the win—while Cochrane-Fountain City, River Falls, and Northwestern won their matchups and Rice Lake ended its season. WEAU
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Shane Torres Live Comedy Show
7:00 PM — The Plus — $15 adv, $20 door — Enjoy an evening of laughs with acclaimed comedian Shane Torres, known for his witty television appearances.
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Jen Howard Live Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Plus — Free entry — Experience heartfelt Folk and Roots music from American singer/songwriter Jen Howard in Eau Claire.
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Name That Tune Trivia: 90s Soundtrack Edition
7:00 p.m. — The Plus — Free entry — Compete in a fast-paced trivia challenge by identifying 90s songs, artists, and their movie appearances for prizes.
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UW Platteville Pioneers vs. UW Eau Claire Blugolds Football
2-5 p.m. — Carson Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience a collegiate football clash in the heart of Eau Claire.
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BlackHawk Live Concert
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — $12 - $59 — Immerse yourself in over 20 years of musical harmony from the iconic band BlackHawk.
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Live Music: Mooncats
8 PM — Mousetrap Tavern — Free entry — Enjoy the Americonscious Campfire Folk sounds of Mooncats as they celebrate their new album release.
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Paint Mid-Century Modern Cats
4-7 p.m. — Mr. Kitty's Cat Café & Boutique — $40+ — Explore the charm of the 1950s while painting delightful cat designs inspired by Mid-Century modern styles.
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Kathryn Ryan CD Release Party
6-9 p.m. — The Lakely — Free entry — Celebrate the launch of Kathryn Ryan's new CD with special opening acts and original music.
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Them Coulee Boys Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — Ticket Price TBA — Experience the Americana sound of Them Coulee Boys with special emphasis on their latest album and support for a local charity.
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Live Music: October Tree
2-5 p.m. — River Bend Winery & Distillery — Free entry — Enjoy acoustic covers from popular artists with October Tree in a relaxing winery setting.
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~ Abraham Lincoln
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