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[VIDEOS] Take a Break, Learn More About Vapes

Vaping has risen 142% among Eau Claire County high school students in the past few years. It’s not just a harmless fad ...

CV Family Staff

‘Every Mile a Memory’ Taking Risks and Forging Trails With a 6-Year-Old

Somewhere outside of Sidney, Nebraska, I caught my son’s weary eyes in the rearview mirror. “Well,” I said, “you ready to turn back yet?”…

BJ Hollars

Ostriches Eat What? Teacher Writes Tribute Book

Sometimes closing the cover of a book can open up a wealth of opportunities to heal, love, and grow. "Ostriches Eat Sausages" is a newly released…

Parker Reed

Hoop It Up: Little Basketball Libraries a Slam Dunk in Parks

Little Basketball Libraries are mysteriously popping up in Eau Claire parks. And by library, we mean a wire basket filled with four to five…

Family STEAM Challenge: Melting Crayons

Exploring and observing the science behind using the sun’s heat to warm up rocks and melt crayons to make art ...

Here’s the Scoop on Some New Ice Cream Hotspots

A new Chippewa Valley food truck aims to bring eye-catching and colorful eats to families starting this summer. The Tasty Trolley – owned by Eau…

Rebecca Mennecke

Climbing in the Clouds: UWEC Opens Ropes Course to Public

Have you ever eyed the complex ropes course at the UW-Eau Claire campus, wondering what it would be like to climb among the clouds? This summer ...

Serena DeMars

Family Finances: What You Need to Know When You’re Buying a Home

To say the real estate market is crazy right now is an understatement! Limited inventory is driving up demand and has resulted in significantly…

Kayla Toufar

Gateway to Opportunity: EC Gains Special Education Transition Center

A new special education program in the Eau Claire Area School District will offer students with disabilities resources to make a better transition…

Rebecca Mennecke

WHAT A CATCH! Local 10-Year-Old Snags Monster Sturgeon

Ten-year-old Christian Severud (he’s in the center of the photo) has had a goal since he moved to Eau Claire: to reel in a big fish ...

Rebecca Mennecke

As Temperature Climbs, Get Smart About Heatstroke

Wear loose-fitting clothes. Loose fitting clothes allow your body to cool properly ...

CV Family Staff

Hop, Skip, and Crawl Through These Storybooks

Have you ever had a children’s book encourage you to hop, skip, jump, crawl, run, or hopscotch your way to the next page? New StoryWalks in Eau…

The Big To-Do: Five Family Event Picks You Shouldn’t Miss!

Northern Wisconsin State Fair • July 7-11 • Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, Chippewa Falls • Carnival rides, national live ...

CV Family Staff

Brighten Up the Valley With Chalkfest

The entire Chippewa Valley is your canvas at this year’s virtual Chalkfest! Get creative, think outside the box, and get some pals involved to…

CV Family Staff

Boss of Bees: Eagle Scout Project Creates a Buzz

A local high school student has been as busy as a bee building new “bee hotels,” which you can now find scattered throughout River Prairie in…

Rebecca Mennecke

Hot Times, Cool Treats, and Scheduled Siestas

As the days grew longer and hotter at the beginning of summer, so did the lists of things to do. There’s the yardwork (the hot weather and long…

Tom Giffey

Building Baby’s Brain: Talking to Your Kids Is Key

Parents, did you realize that children develop essential skills that help them learn how to read long before formal reading instruction begins? These…

Jerissa Koenig

How Your Family Can Watch Fireworks in the Chippewa Valley

Looking for something to do this Fourth of July? Or how about the perfect spot to watch fireworks? Check out this roundup of patriotic events slated…

CV Family Staff

Saving for a College Fund? In Wisconsin, There’s an App for That

Wisconsin families can now manage their children’s college education savings right from the palm of their hands. The Wisconsin Department of…

CV Family Staff

Catch a Movie or Some Music Outside in Chippewa Falls This Summer

Ready, set go to Chippewa Falls this summer for the return of their summer music performances and outdoor movie screenings in riverfront park. All…

Rebecca Mennecke

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Community Partners Chippewa Valley Family thrives on the ongoing support for local families from these institutions: