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Costello Takes Executive Director Role at Wisconsin FFA Alumni

September 13, 2024

Costello Takes Executive Director Role at Wisconsin FFA Alumni

Tari Costello, Waupun, has been named the Executive Director of the Wisconsin FFA Alumniand Supporters. Costello graduated from the University of Wisconsin River Falls and has spent her entire career in Agriculture Education as an educator and FFA Advisor in the...
National FFA Names VIP Citation Recipients

September 5, 2024

National FFA Names VIP Citation Recipients

Seventeen outstanding individuals will be honored with the National FFA’s VIP Citation during the National FFA Convention & Expo, scheduled for October 23-26, 2024, in Indianapolis. The prestigious VIP Citation will be awarded during the fourth General Session on Friday,...
Tractor Supply Supporting Wisconsin 4-H With Paper Clover Campaign

August 27, 2024

Tractor Supply Supporting Wisconsin 4-H With Paper Clover Campaign

Tractor Supply Company (TSC) and Wisconsin 4-H Foundation have teamed up again for the Paper Clover Campaign. For every $1 paper clover sold at a Wisconsin TSC during the campaign, 90 cents comes to the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation to be used for leadership...
Packers Watch Party In Titletown – Get Tickets Now!

August 26, 2024

Packers Watch Party In Titletown – Get Tickets Now!

Support the Wisconsin FFA by attending the Packers watch party on Sep. 6 at Pambeau, Fabulous Farm Babe Pam Jahnke’s house in Titletown. Watch the Packers take on the Eagles in Brazil while enjoying live music, special guests, and food...
4-H Clubs Can Create A New Ice Cream Flavor

August 22, 2024

4-H Clubs Can Create A New Ice Cream Flavor

Cedar Crest Ice Cream, headquartered in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation have teamed up again to present the “Cedar Crest Ice Cream 4-H Flavor Creation Contest” for Wisconsin 4-H clubs. All Wisconsin 4-H clubs are eligible to submit their idea...
Support Wisconsin FFA At Packers Watch Party

August 21, 2024

Support Wisconsin FFA At Packers Watch Party

Support the Wisconsin FFA by attending the Packers watch party on September 6th at Pambeau, Pam Jahnke’s house near Lambeau Field, in Titletown. Watch the Packers take on the Eagles in Brazil while also enjoying live music from 7000Apart. Find...
What To Expect From This Years National 4-H Dairy Conference

August 20, 2024

What To Expect From This Years National 4-H Dairy Conference

The National 4-H Dairy Conference has been happening since 1974. Charlie Crave, the president of the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation, has been a part of the conference for the last 25 years. This conference started in Chicago then moved to Madison...
From 4-H Archery Skills To Being Accepted Into Nationals

August 17, 2024

From 4-H Archery Skills To Being Accepted Into Nationals

Aug. 13, 2024, BEAVER DAM – “My grandpa has taught and guided me in archery since my early days,” said McKayla Conley, age 17, Neosho, Wis., “I received my first bow when I was 10 or 11. It was just...
Governor’s Blue Ribbon Meat Products Auction Raises $130,000

August 17, 2024

Governor’s Blue Ribbon Meat Products Auction Raises $130,000

The Governor’s Blue Ribbon Meat Products Auction at the Wisconsin State Fair celebrated its 32nd year by raising a record-setting $130,000. Proceeds from the auction benefit the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation, which supports Wisconsin 4-H activities including 4-H conferences, teaching materials and workshops, and overall...
Open-class Fair Exhibitor Learns by Competing

August 15, 2024

Open-class Fair Exhibitor Learns by Competing

“It’s fun. Life’s about learning, and I continue to learn by competing in open class at the Dodge County Fair,” said Becky Cook, Lebanon, Wis. Learning Through Exhibiting “I grew up exhibiting at the Dodge County Fair (Beaver Dam, Wis.). My...

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Litchi Slush/Madden Ramen

September 12, 2024

Litchi Slush/Madden Ramen

I have had a lot of fruit in my life; lingonberries in Norwegian-American contexts, and huckleberry-everything on a drive I made to Washington state, stand out. I do not believe I had ever had litchi fruit (you may also...
Your Guide to the 2024 DECI Eau Claire Fall Festival

September 12, 2024

Your Guide to the 2024 DECI Eau Claire Fall Festival

Get ready for this Saturday, September 24, as the annual DECI Eau Claire Fall Festival returns to downtown Eau Claire on South Barstow Street from 10 AM to 4 PM. Now in its 35th year, this beloved event is packed...
Kick Off Oktoberfest at Blue Marble Pub in Chippewa Falls!

September 9, 2024

Kick Off Oktoberfest at Blue Marble Pub in Chippewa Falls!

Mark your calendars and raise your steins – the 4th annual Oktoberfest kickoff at Blue Marble Pub in Chippewa Falls will be upon us in no time! The stations of Mid-West Family Eau Claire (92.9 The X, WAXX 104.5, Greatest...
Ending Summer With a Bang

September 4, 2024

Ending Summer With a Bang

I can’t believe the kids are starting school this week. It seems like yesterday they were just having their last day of school and starting summer vacation. This summer has flown by, and while I can’t wait for the crisp...
Back To Beauty Basics: 6 Mistakes You’re Making While Curling Your Hair & How To Fix It.

September 1, 2024

Back To Beauty Basics: 6 Mistakes You’re Making While Curling Your Hair & How To Fix...

One of the biggest questions I still get after doing hair for years and after blogging about this topic for years is “HOW DO I CURL HAIR”. I’m Meg Ann Lee, a hair stylist in the Eau Claire area and I’m...
Why Bedrooms Are the Most Important Room

August 28, 2024

Why Bedrooms Are the Most Important Room

When we are thinking about decorating our homes the aesthetic of our public living spaces seem to be the most important. After all, it’s what people see when they come over. I’m here to tell you that’s not true. In...
715 Rundown: Debates, Sloth Fever, Travel, Affordable Housing, Dog Days

August 28, 2024

715 Rundown: Debates, Sloth Fever, Travel, Affordable Housing, Dog Days

The Rundown this week is covering all things end-of-summer. We’re talking about the Presidential debate on Septemer 10th, Harris and Walz’s first lengthy interview with CNN, what and where sloth fever comes from, Labor Day travel, affordable housing in our...
Let’s Take A Trip: Eau Claire Reverb Music Festival With Meg Ann Lee

August 25, 2024

Let’s Take A Trip: Eau Claire Reverb Music Festival With Meg Ann Lee

Hey everyone, it’s Meg Ann Lee! This week I’m showing you a little sneak peek into my weekend at the Reverb Music festival. If you want to see the outfits, hair and if I got a festival tattoo or not,...
What If I’m Not a PTO Parent

August 21, 2024

What If I’m Not a PTO Parent

Every year I take my son to school orientation the parent teacher organization is always by the door asking if I want to get involved. Honestly, I just don’t have the time. I’m a single parent that owns a business...
715 Rundown: The DNC, Water Quality, Overdose Awareness, and Mosquitos

August 21, 2024

715 Rundown: The DNC, Water Quality, Overdose Awareness, and Mosquitos

The Rundown this week includes news about the DNC and Harris in Wisconsin, back-to-school food safety tips to keep your little ones safe from allergic reactions and sickness, the DNR’s water quality reports and how you can get involved, International...