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Cubes that have driven people nuts for 40 years were the focus of a competition in Eau Claire this weekend. buff.ly/y5wHBoQ

Rubik's Cube competition brings participants from across region to Eau Claire

EAU CLAIRE — Rubik’s Cube enthusiasts from across the Midwest converged on Eau Claire on Saturday for a large cubing competition.

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Elk Mound didn't miss a beat entering the playoffs, dominating their first game. buff.ly/1dgfCvj

Mounders start strong in impressive win

ELK MOUND — There’s a tradition in Elk Mound where candy is thrown to the Mounders student section after each touchdown by the home team.

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Officials say polio is close to elimination. Now they hope to deliver the knockout punch. buff.ly/3qB5RU0

Rotary Club walks for World Polio Day in EC

EAU CLAIRE — The finish line is in sight when it comes to eliminating polio on the world stage, according to Eau Claire Rotary Club President Paul Peterson.

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There were games when Regis didn't look like a juggernaut this season. They did when they opened the playoffs. buff.ly/GXJUWIm

Ramblers pass first playoff test, blank Luther 22-0 at home

Don’t look now, but the Eau Claire Regis Ramblers are playing their best football at the right time.

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Rebecca Cooke campaigned with Bernie Sanders over the weekend. buff.ly/yA0Eweb

Cooke campaigns with Bernie Sanders at Eau Claire rally

EAU CLAIRE — U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders joined Democratic candidate Rebecca Cooke at a campaign rally in Eau Claire Sunday with only nine days left until the election.

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UW-Stout got a La Crosse-shaped monkey off their backs on Saturday. buff.ly/jldLC4M

Stout ends drought against La Crosse

MENOMONIE — In 2011, many of UW-Stout Polytechnic’s current football roster had barely even touched a football.

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Rural voters could be critical in the election. Tom Tiffany's latest visit targeted them. buff.ly/hsrlu8g

Gov. candidate Tiffany stops at Augusta farm

AUGUSTA — Gov. candidate Tom Tiffany stopped at a farm two miles northeast of Augusta on Friday, pushing his background in agriculture and the plans he has to aid young

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Fall Creek's library is drawing attention for all the right reasons. buff.ly/V4L7HzN

Fall Creek library receives award amidst renovations

FALL CREEK — It has been a good year for John Kuehn, president of the Fall Creek Library’s Board of Trustees. The new location opened, and now he’s the 2026

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Area students are being trained to stand up for their peers, and 147 of them stood up to take part. buff.ly/2zIAIEu

Area youth learn advocacy skills and promote positive change at SAFE event

ALTOONA — For area high school students, Thursday morning was an opportunity to build relationships and strengthen their ability to be advocates for their peers.

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Wisconsin's board of regents is recognizing local collaborations between the university and businesses. buff.ly/kyBOnfB

Board of Regents present business partnership award

EAU CLAIRE — At the confluence of the Eau Claire and Chippewa rivers, Royal Credit Union and UW-Eau Claire came together to recognize a longtime partnership for the community.

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McDonell advanced the regional semifinal with a statement win over Chetek. buff.ly/dQW6Uqc

McDonell dominates Chetek in regional volleyball semifinal

CHIPPEWA FALLS — No matter the situation, Kat Hanson has confidence in her players.

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Both parties are emphasizing the importance of next month's elections as the home stretch approaches. buff.ly/YxVkJTX

Area Democrats, Republicans highlight significance of the upcoming election

EAU CLAIRE — Eau Claire-area Democrats held a press conference Thursday to push their top legislative priorities heading into the fast-approaching election.

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Sometimes an impression doesn't pay off immediately, but UW-Stout is now reaping the rewards of a player visit several years ago. buff.ly/reBhW6D

Tumilty finding form in Stout wide receiver room

MENOMONIE — Joey Tumilty took his time getting to UW-Stout Polytechnic.

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The backlash against Elk Mound's decision to close its police department now includes a recall petition. buff.ly/HlfJAOc

Recall effort underway in Elk Mound

ELK MOUND — A recall effort is now underway to remove Elk Mound Village President Tim Benjamin, after the board voted 6-1 on Oct. 6 to disband the police department.

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Efforts to fully reopen the former St. Joseph's hospital in Chippewa Falls should see the work succeed next year. buff.ly/N2tAGNA

Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative to fully open hospital in August 2027

CHIPPEWA FALLS — Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative announced Thursday that it has secured the financing to fully reopen the former HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chippewa Falls, with a goal

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The newest installation at a local museum is a building most people have never heard of, and it has an unusual style. buff.ly/jWAGXvo

The Ager House welcomes new 'stabbur' installation in Eau Claire

EAU CLAIRE — Just off of Madison Street in Eau Claire, a piece of Norwegian history stands in place for the community to see.

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A man has been sentenced for sneaking into a UWEC dorm and recording a student in the shower. buff.ly/0GU9D11

Man sentenced for recording woman while she showered

EAU CLAIRE — A man charged last year with recording a UWEC student who was showering in a dorm will spend two years on probation after pleading guilty.

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Sure, you're rooting for the Brewers. But can you text their manager and get an answer? UWEC's athletic director can. buff.ly/9O7w4Wh

Blugold AD Verdugo benefited from playing for Brewers manager Murphy at Arizona State

Jason Verdugo vividly remembers when Pat Murphy was hired as the head baseball coach at Arizona State. Verdugo had just completed his freshman season as a member of the Sun

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Here's a look at the campaign for State Senate District 31.buff.ly/Zsyo1w1

Smith, Magadance Skinner square off for State Senate District 31

EAU CLAIRE — State Sen. Jeff Smith (D-town of Brunswick) is seeking re-election to his third term to Senate District 31. He is facing Republican challenger Michele Magadance Skinner, who

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A big upset by Regis volleyball leads off our prep roundup. buff.ly/pWs89Fu

PREPS: Regis volleyball team pulls off regional upset

The 11-seeded Eau Claire Regis volleyball team traveled to No. 6 Westby on Tuesday night and secured a four-set regional quarterfinal upset, winning 25-23, 25-22, 26-28, 25-22.

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