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George Floyd Remembrance Vigil and Community Discussion

May 31, 2020

We will carry the Facebook Live stream of this Eau Claire community event today at 3 PM. More details are available on the Facebook Page for the event.

Link to the stream of this event on Facebook.

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Eau Claire George Floyd Protest

May 31, 2020

Thanks to WQOW for the Facebook Live feed. Several hundred protesters gathered in Eau Claire today to protest the death of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis Police. Thus far the protest has been very peaceful. There will also be an online event this afternoon at 3 PM which we will carry here as well as helping with the Zoom live stream.

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Eau Claire Grand Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Temporarily Closing

May 26, 2020

As part of the Grand Avenue Plaza project, the Grand Avenue Pedestrian Bridge will be temporarily closed for the installation of a storm sewer and to pour concrete. Pedestrians and bicyclists should use caution when traveling through this area.

Work is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27 through Friday, May 29, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day.

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Dunn County Fair to be limited to remote youth events

May 21, 2020

In a press release the Dunn County Fair Board announced that all in-person events for the Dunn County Fair are canceled for 2020. The fair will be limited to youth and 4-H events that can take place remotely.

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Pier 1 closing all retail operations

May 19, 2020

In a press release today Pier 1 announced the orderly shutdown of all of their retail operations, including closing all stores and liquidating inventory, including their e-commerce operations and intellectual property. They join a list of companies suffering in the pandemic, including J. C.

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Dry and Breezy - please don't burn

May 2, 2020

You may have been as surprised as I was to go to the site this morning and see a weather warning on such a clear and beautiful day. The weather statement today is because conditions are very dry and it will be breezy today. Fires will start very easily. Please do not burn anything outside today. All DNR burning permits in Wisconsin have been suspended since March 26, and conditions are particularly hazardous today.