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Eau Claire
Thursday, November 13th, 2025
Good morning, Eau Claire. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Xcel Energy hosted its annual chili cook off on Wednesday in Eau Claire to raise money for United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley—teams made their own chili while employees without a team paid $5 for a bowl. The event raised $1200 to support local nonprofit programs. WQOW
- ➤ Students from Chippewa Valley Montessori School handed out handmade cards to veterans at L.E. Phillips Senior Center after Wednesday’s Veterans Day program—bringing warmth to seniors who meet regularly for support. WQOW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Over 450 women gathered at the Pablo Center on Wednesday for the 22nd Annual Women’s Business Conference, which featured 15 sessions that taught topics from starting a company to paying taxes — organized by the Western Dairyland Women’s Business Center. WEAU
- ➤ A dual-branded restaurant combining Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar and IHOP opened in Eau Claire at 4745 Golf Road on Wednesday. The restaurant offers a unique menu that blends favorites from both brands so customers can mix and match any time. WEAU
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tuesday night, WQOW viewers captured the Aurora Borealis — a rare light show that lit up the sky — in a photo gallery. The clear images highlight the natural phenomenon that impressed local viewers. WQOW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rodney Rave, a union engineer and former Ho-Chunk Nation legislator, announced he is running for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District to replace Representative Derrick Van Orden in 2026. He said he will lower costs, expand healthcare and build jobs for workers, veterans and farmers in western Wisconsin—promising common-sense leadership for real change. WQOW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative and Chippewa County restored morgue services at Chippewa Falls Cooperative Hospital when St. Joseph’s Hospital closed in 2024—opening the facility on October 1 to handle autopsies, investigations, and funeral arrangements at no cost for local families. This partnership ensures a faster and more affordable response for those in need. WQOW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Prep athletes from western Wisconsin made their college commitments on signing day yesterday — Adaline Sheplee will play basketball for Wisconsin in Madison, Lauren McCalla will run at Washington, Reese Barfknect will play softball at St. Thomas, Lauren Shepherd will join Winona State, Jasmin Heuer will move to Michigan Tech, Iszy Sonnentag will compete at North Dakota State, Belle Kongshaug will represent NDSU, and D3 signees Aliza Kulig and Ruby Bartholemew signed with Viterbo and St. Catherines respectively. WEAU
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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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UW-Eau Claire GEEKcon 2025
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM — W.R. Davies Student Center — $3 entry or 2 non-perishable food donations; FREE for students/staff/alumni w/ID — A day of mystery for clue chasers and codebreakers in a family-friendly environment.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.
~ Henry Ford
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