Good Day
Eau Claire
Friday, November 21st, 2025
Good morning, Eau Claire. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 18th annual Festival Foods Turkey Trot will take place on November 27 at the Eau Claire YMCA and offer a 2-mile fun run, 2-mile dog jog, and 5-mile run option. Race director Abby Seipel said the event gives local residents a chance to start Thanksgiving with healthy activity + its proceeds will support the YMCA and Boys and Girls Club. WEAU
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hy-Vee officials in Eau Claire said the store will extend hours by 20% for the 10 days before Thanksgiving—shoppers are advised to buy early and can receive a free turkey with a ham purchase through the end of November. WEAU
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ An officer in Chippewa Falls found an injured owl overnight after it was hit by a vehicle and a local wildlife rehabilitator is caring for the bird—police hope it will fully recover and return to the wild. WQOW
- ➤ The city of Altoona held a planting ceremony Thursday at Lakefront Park to continue its 'Tree City' status from the Arbor Day Foundation for six years—officials said the new trees were planted to replace those that had died. WEAU
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Phil Cook, the Hy-Vee store manager in Eau Claire, offered simple tips for cooking a Thanksgiving turkey—dry brining it, using a meat thermometer to check for 165 degrees, and letting it rest for 30 minutes to keep it moist. He also mentioned that shoppers can choose ready-made meal packs in the store if they prefer an easier option. WEAU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The UW-Eau Claire Blugolds swept St. Mary's 3-0 in Pittsburgh on Thursday with set scores of 25-13, 25-23 and 25-13—Bailey Leeke led with 19 kills while Alex Kiebel had 29 assists. The team will play Wittenberg at 3:30 p.m. today for the Regional title as they improved their season record to 28-4. WEAU
- ➤ Eau Claire Memorial hosted SPASH to open the girls basketball season and SPASH won 68-57 in a hard fought game. WEAU
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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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UW-Eau Claire Holiday Concert
2-3:30 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — $12-26 — Celebrate the holiday season with renowned performances from various UW-Eau Claire music ensembles.
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Banff Mountain Film Festival - Monday Films
6-9 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — Tickets required — Experience stunning outdoor films showcasing adventure and exploration around the globe.
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Christmas with Lorie Line
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — $87 — Celebrate the holiday season with Lorie Line's beautiful piano arrangements and heartwarming stories.
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Blue Violin Candlelight Christmas Extravaganza
7-8:30 p.m. — Pablo Center at the Confluence — Price TBA — Experience the joy of the season with Blue Violin's spectacular Candlelight Christmas concert.
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