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News from February 2024

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How many Black students were enrolled in Cornell School District in 2022-23 school year?

By Chippewa Valley Times | Feb 21, 2024

In Cornell School District 0.2% of students enrolled identified as Black in the 2022-23 school year.

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A look at Wissota Health and Regional Vent Center, a nursing home in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

By Chippewa Valley Times | Feb 21, 2024

Wissota Health and Regional Vent Center was one of the five for-profit facility nursing homes in Chippewa County, Wisconsin in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of four.

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Chippewa County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind WI Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls?

By Chippewa Valley Times | Feb 20, 2024

WI Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls was the only public facility nursing home in Chippewa County, Wisconsin in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of four.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Chippewa County in week ending Feb. 17

By Chippewa Valley Times | Feb 20, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Chippewa County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 17, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Wisconsin Senate passes bills redirecting healthcare funds amid HSHS closures

By Chippewa Valley Times | Feb 20, 2024

Today, Senate Bills 1014 (SB 1014) and 1015 (SB 1015) were passed during the Senate session floor period. These bills aim to address the healthcare crisis in the Chippewa Valley area following HSHS's decision to close area hospitals and clinics by April 21, 2024.

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The international student experience hits the road through intercultural immersion programs at UWEC

By Chippewa Valley Times | Feb 20, 2024

The January intercultural immersion program to Hawaii, named "Cultural Preservation Through Tourism," provided international students at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire a hands-on connection with the land and Indigenous culture of the island state. The program was led by director of Multicultural Student Services Caitlin Lee and campus Upward Bound coordinator May Xiong.Reflecting on their experience, one of the participating students, Yangguang Cheng, shared, "The natural scenery is absolutely beautiful, and the Hawaiian culture is even more attractive to me."...

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Enrollment Analysis: Black students comprised 1.3% of Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District's student body in 2022-23 school year

By Chippewa Valley Times | Feb 20, 2024

There were 62 Black students enrolled in Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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How many Asian students were enrolled in Fall Creek School District in 2022-23 school year?

By Chippewa Valley Times | Feb 20, 2024

In Fall Creek School District 0.3% of students enrolled identified as Asian in the 2022-23 school year.

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Stanley-Boyd Area School District Education: 35 Hispanic students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Chippewa Valley Times | Feb 20, 2024

In Stanley-Boyd Area School District 3.2% of students enrolled identified as Hispanic in the 2022-23 school year.

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UW-Eau Claire Student Receives Goldwater Scholarship

By Chippewa Valley Times | Feb 20, 2024

In a recent announcement, Devin Sobottka, a third-year student at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, has been named one of the recipients of the esteemed Goldwater Scholarship for 2024. The scholarship, presented by the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation, honors college students with a passion for research in natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering. Sobottka's achievement stands out as he is one of only six students chosen from a Universities of Wisconsin campus this year.Dr. Michael Carney, the interim provost, commended...

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City Manager's Weekly Update 2/16/2024: State of the City, Hospital Data, Fire Recruits, Meeting with State and Federal Administrators

By Chippewa Valley Times Report | Feb 20, 2024

We completed an annual tradition of sharing updates from the City, as part of the Chamber-hosted “State of the City” event. Council President Emily Berge, Deputy City Manager Dave Solberg, and I shared some work the City has been doing to carry out our core mission and values, including in these areas.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in St. Croix County in week ending Feb. 17?

By Chippewa Valley Times | Feb 20, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout St. Croix County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Feb. 17, according to GasBuddy.com.

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There were 107 Hispanic students enrolled in Altoona School District in 2022-23 school year

By Chippewa Valley Times | Feb 19, 2024

There were 107 Hispanic students enrolled in Altoona School District during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within St. Croix County in week ending Feb. 17?

By Chippewa Valley Times | Feb 19, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout St. Croix County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 17, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cornell Health Services: 5-star nursing home in Chippewa County

By Chippewa Valley Times | Feb 19, 2024

Cornell Health Services was one of the five for-profit facility nursing homes in Chippewa County, Wisconsin in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of five.

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How many Black students were enrolled in Hudson School District in 2022-23 school year?

By Chippewa Valley Times | Feb 19, 2024

In Hudson School District 1.2% of students enrolled identified as Black in the 2022-23 school year.

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Menomonie Area School District Education: 317 Asian students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Chippewa Valley Times | Feb 19, 2024

There were 317 Asian students enrolled in Menomonie Area School District during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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BIPOC Steering Committee Community Survey

By Chippewa Valley Times Report | Feb 19, 2024

On behalf of the City of Eau Claire Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Steering Committee, we ask you to please complete this survey.

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Chippewa Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 4 in Q4 2023

By Chippewa Valley Times | Feb 18, 2024

Chippewa Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation was one of the five for-profit facility nursing homes in Chippewa County, Wisconsin in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of four.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout St. Croix County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Feb. 17

By Chippewa Valley Times | Feb 18, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout St. Croix County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Feb. 17, according to GasBuddy.com.