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News from September 2024

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Sonnentag earns largest LEED gold certification in Wisconsin-Minnesota

By Chippewa Valley Times | Sep 12, 2024

The Sonnentag, a 204,666-square-foot recreational facility in Wisconsin and Minnesota, has earned the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold certification. This makes it the largest LEED gold-certified facility of its type in these states and the third largest in the Midwest, according to the U.S. Green Building Council.

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Sonnentags donate $70M leading to opening of new $122M UW-Eau Claire facility

By Chippewa Valley Times | Sep 12, 2024

The weeklong celebration of The Sonnentag’s opening was highlighted by the Sept. 12 ribbon-cutting ceremony for the $122 million facility on the banks of the Chippewa River.

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UW-Stout secures $1M donation for new state-of-the-art esports arena

By Chippewa Valley Times | Sep 12, 2024

The esports program at UW-Stout experienced a notable year in 2023-24, securing a state championship and qualifying for two national tournaments. With a record roster of nearly 50 players this fall, some nationally ranked, the Blue Devils are looking forward to a significant development: a new $1 million arena set to open in fall 2025.

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Podcast highlights senior cross country runners' goals for nationals

By Chippewa Valley Times | Sep 12, 2024

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (blugolds.com) — The second episode of Season 2 of the "Rollin' with the Golds" podcast, titled "Our Goal is to Get Back to Nationals," is now available for streaming.

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Donovan nets second straight hat trick leading Blugolds to victory

By Chippewa Valley Times | Sep 11, 2024

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men's soccer team secured a 5-1 victory against Bethel University in a nonconference game on Wednesday. Nathan Donovan, a senior from Hazel Green, Wis., recorded his second consecutive hat trick within a week.

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UW-Eau Claire volleyball sweeps St. Ben's during home opener

By Chippewa Valley Times | Sep 11, 2024

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire volleyball team hosted their home opener on Wednesday in the McPhee Gymnasium, facing off against the College of Saint Benedict Bennies. UW-Eau Claire secured a 3-0 sweep with 46 kills.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Chippewa County in week ending Aug. 31

By Chippewa Valley Times | Sep 11, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Chippewa County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Adam Accola named joint director for economic development in Dunn County

By Chippewa Valley Times | Sep 10, 2024

Adam Accola has been appointed as the first joint director of economic development in Dunn County. The position was established earlier this year through a collaboration between the county, City of Menomonie, and UW-Stout. Additional support came from the Dunn County Economic Development Corporation, Greater Menomonie Development Corporation, and Stout Technology and Business Park. These six entities signed a memorandum of agreement to provide funding for the role.

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Anna Lee named WIAC Kwik Trip Athlete of the Week

By Chippewa Valley Times | Sep 10, 2024

The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) has announced the Kwik Trip Athletes of the Week for the period of September 2 to 8. The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire women's tennis team's Anna Lee, from Buffalo, Minnesota, was named singles player of the week by an anonymous vote of WIAC head coaches.

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Eric Wan honored with 2024 Blugold Spirit Award by UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association

By Chippewa Valley Times | Sep 10, 2024

Eric Wan, a 1996 management information systems graduate, is set to receive the UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association’s 2024 Blugold Spirit Award. The award will be presented on October 10 as part of Homecoming activities. This annual award recognizes a university supporter who has a deep affection for the campus, exemplifies excellence in everyday life, and actively shares the UW-Eau Claire story.

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University secures $8.1M grant for vocational rehabilitation program

By Chippewa Valley Times | Sep 10, 2024

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded $251 million in Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) grants to 27 organizations across the nation, supporting efforts to ensure individuals with disabilities have access to competitive integrated employment (CIE) and well-paying jobs in the 21st century. The University of Wisconsin-Stout Vocational Rehabilitation Institute (SVRI) is honored to be one of the grantees, receiving $8.1 million over the next five years to implement the Accelerated VR Training and Capacity Building Program.

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Thursdays at U talk to feature Stout Island's historical significance

By Chippewa Valley Times | Sep 10, 2024

Denise DeGidio and Tim McRaith will present “Stout Island: Then & Now” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Blue Hills Lecture Hall in Ritzinger Hall. The presentation will also be livestreamed at ricelaketv.com.

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Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Dunn County in week ending Aug. 31

By Chippewa Valley Times | Sep 10, 2024

The lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Dunn County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E15 gas in cities in Eau Claire County in week ending Aug. 31?

By Chippewa Valley Times | Sep 10, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Eau Claire County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Eau Claire County in week ending Aug. 31?

By Chippewa Valley Times | Sep 9, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Eau Claire County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Board of Education discusses district status and budget at annual meeting

By Chippewa Valley Times | Sep 9, 2024

The Board of Education held their Annual Meeting on September 9, 2024.

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UW-Stout student awarded U.S Department scholarship for studying Mandarin Chinese

By Chippewa Valley Times | Sep 9, 2024

UW-Stout student Fox Haring has been awarded a prestigious U.S. Department of State scholarship to study Mandarin Chinese this summer through the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program. Haring was among approximately 500 U.S. undergraduate and graduate students selected from over 5,000 applicants.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Chippewa County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 31

By Chippewa Valley Times | Sep 9, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Chippewa County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Eau Claire County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 31

By Chippewa Valley Times | Sep 9, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Eau Claire County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Entertainment events this week in Chippewa Valley: Sept. 8-14

By Chippewa Valley Times | Sep 9, 2024

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Chippewa Valley this week.