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Eau Claire
Tuesday, November 11th, 2025
Good morning, Eau Claire. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 11th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Chippewa Falls-based family support center has launched its 'Caring Calendars' raffle to help survivors, selling each $35 calendar with a free entry for monthly draws in 2026. The raffle partners with local businesses - offering prizes from Chippewa Valley agencies with each drawing. WEAU
- ➤ A unique cafe in Eau Claire offers more than just coffee—it gives visitors a cozy space to relax and spend time with adoptable cats. The cafe plans to blend a quality coffee experience with a friendly environment that brings residents together. News8000.com
- ➤ Mr. Kitty’s Cat Cafe will host a holiday pet photoshoot on Saturday, November 15 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. to support Craig’s Closet— a new pet pantry offering free pet food, litter, and toys. WEAU
- ➤ Chippewa Manor held its 17th annual Veterans Salute on Monday to honor U.S. military veterans with a flyover and a music performance from the McDonnel High School band—community leaders including Chippewa Falls Mayor Jason Heiss thanked veterans for their service. WEAU
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ann Landers and Dear Abby, twins originally named Ester Lederer and Pauline Phillips, lived in Eau Claire for a decade in the 1950s when their husbands worked for Presto Appliance Company and they shared local events like baseball games and Red Cross volunteering—experiences that helped shape their future as famous advice columnists. After leaving Eau Claire, Ann moved to Chicago while Abby went to San Francisco, and their rivalry grew as each built her own successful career. WQOW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Marines celebrated their 250th anniversary in Wisconsin on November 10 at 12:00 p.m. by cutting a cake as part of a national event that included local leaders such as the secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs & a member of Congress. The ceremony also featured an acclaimed military photographer and a U.S. rugby team captain who honored the Corps’ hometown contributions. WQOW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Eau Claire Community Foundation awarded a $250K grant to the Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative to buy equipment and technology for a temporary facility at the former St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chippewa Falls— the cooperative recently opened its cancer center and will build a full-service hospital in 2028. WQOW
- ➤ Schools in Wisconsin are now teaching about fentanyl prevention—amid a surge in overdose deaths that claimed more than 1,280 lives in 2023. The Eau Claire County Health Department installed Narcan vending machines—ensuring 24/7 access to life-saving medicine as local students lead drug education programs. News8000.com
- ➤ The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and the Eau Claire City-County Health Department signed an official partnership to work together on improving local health services. The agreement details joint projects aimed at addressing community health needs. Leader-Telegram
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The UW-Eau Claire men’s soccer team is preparing for their fourth NCAA Division 3 tournament trip while prep football matchups feature 11-player semifinals and an 8-player championship. Team Hebert is set to begin Olympic trials today — they will face Team Shuster in a contest that local fans are watching closely. WEAU
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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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Opera & Musical Theatre Workshop Ensemble Performance
7:30 PM — Haas Fine Arts Center — $3-$9 — Experience a delightful evening of opera and musical theatre scenes by talented emerging voices.
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Christmas Tea & Menomonie Mansions Tour
11:30 a.m. — Volume One & The Local Store — $55-$60 — Experience a magical afternoon of Victorian tea and historic trolley touring through Menomonie's charming past.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful.
~ Warren Buffett
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