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Chippewa Valley Times area weekly mass times

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 20, 2024

The following parishes in the Chippewa Valley Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across St. Croix County in week ending Apr. 13

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 19, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout St. Croix County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Thursdays at the U Speaker to Discuss Ancestry Research

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 18, 2024

Andy Gaertner, a dedicated genealogy researcher and Montessori teacher, will be presenting “Who am I? Researching Ancestry” at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County on May 2. Gaertner believes that genealogy is more than just building a family tree. He states, “Genealogy is about more than just building a family tree. It is a way to hold a mirror up to ourselves and distinguish between who we are and who we think we are.”During his presentation, Gaertner will share the importance of learning the stories of our ancestors to understand their lives and how...

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City Council Encourages Public Participation Through Electronic Comment Form

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 18, 2024

In the City Council Packet dated April 23, 2024, it was highlighted that individuals who are unable to attend the next City Council meeting or prefer not to speak at the meeting have an alternative way to voice their opinions on agenda items. The Council Members have encouraged the use of the Electronic Comment Form for this purpose.The Packet emphasized, "If you are unable to attend the next City Council meeting, or do not wish to speak at the meeting, but wish to let Council Members know how you feel on a particular agenda item, you can use the Electronic Comment Form."...

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UW-Stout Technology Education Instructor Recognized with Statewide Leadership Award

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 18, 2024

The director of the Bachelor of Science program in technology education at UW-Stout, Barb Bauer, was recently honored by the Wisconsin Technology Education Association with the 2024 Leadership Award for her dedication and active involvement in promoting the association's mission. Bauer expressed her gratitude, stating, "I was honored to receive this award, and it was a huge honor to be nominated for the Educator of the Year award."At the WTEA annual conference in Wisconsin Dells, Bauer was recognized for her contributions. She shared her passion for educating future...

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Two Mayo Clinic Health System Physicians to Receive Honorary Doctorates at UW-Eau Claire

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 17, 2024

Two Mayo Clinic Health System physicians, Dr. Richard Helmers and Dr. Tim Nelson, are set to receive honorary doctorates at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's spring commencement ceremonies on May 18. Dr. Nelson will deliver the "Charge to the Class" at the 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. ceremonies, while Dr. Helmers will deliver the charge at the 5:30 p.m. ceremony.Dr. Helmers, who has been serving as the regional vice president for Mayo Clinic Health System in Wisconsin since 2017, expressed his gratitude for the recognition, stating, "I am deeply honored to receive this...

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CERCA showcases UW-Eau Claire student research

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 17, 2024

UW-Eau Claire is currently hosting the 2024 Celebration of Excellence in Research and Creative Activity (CERCA), where over 500 students are presenting their research projects. Dr. Erica Benson, the executive director of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, expressed her awe at the quality of the students' work, stating, "Research projects that students engaged in during the academic year and summer are incredibly impressive."The event features a wide range of activities, including poster exhibitions and oral presentations. Dr. Benson highlighted the...

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UW-Stout Design Students Collaborate to Combine Couture, Dance, Video Game

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 17, 2024

UW-Stout students from diverse disciplines recently came together to merge fashion, dance, and video game design in an innovative collaboration. The partnership between the game design and fashion design programs at UW-Stout resulted in the creation of two unique projects that showcased the talents of the students involved.Alayna Reps and Izzy Swanson, members of the Blue Devils dance team, played a crucial role in bringing the virtual reality rhythm game, Boogie Beyond, to life. They collaborated with a team of students on choreographing dances and capturing motion in...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in St. Croix County in week ending Apr. 13?

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 16, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout St. Croix County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Fashion Design Seniors Showcase Collections at WEAR Fashion Show

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 15, 2024

Fashion design seniors at the University of Wisconsin-Stout are gearing up to bring their capstone collections to life at the WEAR Fashion Show on April 27. The event will feature a variety of unique and creative designs by graduating students, showcasing their skills and creativity to a wider audience.Reem Emerson, one of the graduating seniors, will present a bridalwear collection inspired by the Dutch Golden Age. Emerson expressed her excitement about the show, stating, “I am very excited to show the black wedding dress from my collection. I feel that this specific...

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UW-Stout Fashion Design Seniors Showcase Collections at WEAR Fashion Show

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 15, 2024

UW-Stout fashion design seniors are gearing up to present their capstone clothing collections at the upcoming WEAR Fashion Show on April 27. The event marks the culmination of their polytechnic education, providing them with a platform to showcase their unique creations to the public.Emerson, one of the graduating seniors, drew inspiration from the Dutch Golden Age for her bridalwear collection, aiming to create wedding garments that demand attention and stand out. Describing her designs as meticulously crafted, she expressed her excitement for the upcoming showcase,...

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Dunn County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Apr. 13

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 14, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Dunn County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Chippewa Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15?

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 14, 2024

These former Chippewa Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15.

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Chippewa Valley Times area weekly mass times

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 13, 2024

The following parishes in the Chippewa Valley Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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St. Croix County Districts: Which ethnicity was most represented in 2022-23 school year?

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 13, 2024

In St. Croix County districts, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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Census Bureau: 75.2% of people in St. Croix County were old enough to vote in 2021

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 12, 2024

Of the 92,495 citizens living in St. Croix County in 2021, 75.2% were old enough to vote, equating to 69,593 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

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Eau Claire County Districts: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2022-23 school year

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 12, 2024

In Eau Claire County districts, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across St. Croix County in week ending Apr. 6

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 12, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout St. Croix County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Game design programs at UW-Stout Ranked among the Best in the Midwest and Nation

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 12, 2024

The academic programs in game design at the University of Wisconsin-Stout have received high accolades from the prestigious Princeton Review for 2024. According to the rankings, UW-Stout's Bachelor of Fine Arts in game design and development-art and Master of Fine Arts in design-game design focus have been recognized as the best in Wisconsin and Minnesota, ranking in the top five in the Midwest and among the top 10 in the nation for public colleges.Dave Beck, the director of the School of Art and Design at UW-Stout, expressed his pride, stating, "We’re again honored to...

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Dunn County's districts student body comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 11, 2024

In Dunn County districts, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.