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Clark & Luedtke Given 4-H Key Award

January 11, 2026

Clark & Luedtke Given 4-H Key Award

Ryan Clark and Max Luedtke were recently honored as the recipients of the 2025 Wisconsin 4-H Key Award in the Dodge County 4-H program.The prestigious Key Award, one of the highest recognitions a 4-H member can receive. It honors a...
Wisconsin Hemp Industry Stands At The Brink

January 6, 2026

Wisconsin Hemp Industry Stands At The Brink

Wisconsin was one of the nation’s leading hemp producers in the first half of the 20th century. It looked poised to become a leader again in 2026. Then came the “Big, Beautiful Bill” that contains language that could completely dismantle...
Wisconsin 4-H Scholarships Open Jan. 1

December 27, 2025

Wisconsin 4-H Scholarships Open Jan. 1

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21 Students Earn WI FFA Foundation SAE Grants

December 22, 2025

21 Students Earn WI FFA Foundation SAE Grants

Twenty-one Wisconsin FFA members will advance their agricultural education thanks to over $19,000 in SAE grants. These are awarded by the Wisconsin FFA FoundationSAE Grants are designed to help students create or enhance their individual SAE project. The grants are...
Culver’s Thank You Farmers Project Hits $8M

December 20, 2025

Culver’s Thank You Farmers Project Hits $8M

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Wolf Delisting Vote Could Come Thursday

December 17, 2025

Wolf Delisting Vote Could Come Thursday

On Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, a high-stakes decision in Washington, D.C., could fundamentally change the landscape of the American wild. The full House of Representatives is expected to vote on the Pet and Livestock Protection Act, also known as H.R....
Measuring the True Value of Wisconsin County Fairs: Beyond Education to Economics

December 7, 2025

Measuring the True Value of Wisconsin County Fairs: Beyond Education to Economics

For decades, the educational and community-building value of Wisconsin county fairs has been widely recognized. Now, a statewide economic impact study is helping put a value on the financial benefits fairs bring to their local communities.Jayme Buttke, executive secretary of...
Jolly Joiners 4-H Club Receives $2,500

December 2, 2025

Jolly Joiners 4-H Club Receives $2,500

Jolly Joiners 4-H Club, Cashton, is the Wisconsin recipient of $2,500 from Compeer Financial’s Giving Tuesday contest. The donations represent Compeer’s commitment to rural communities through its Fund for Rural America. Their commitment has reinvested nearly $29 million since it was established in...
Wisconsin 4-H Reassures Donors Amid Foundation Changes

November 28, 2025

Wisconsin 4-H Reassures Donors Amid Foundation Changes

As the season for charitable giving arrives, the Wisconsin 4-H program is reassuring donors that their gifts will have a greater impact following a recent administrative change in its fundraising structure.The Wisconsin 4-H program has transitioned its fundraising to the...
Give The Gift Of FFA

November 25, 2025

Give The Gift Of FFA

The Wisconsin FFA Foundation, in partnership with Compeer Financial, is excited to participate in Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity taking place on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.This year, the Wisconsin FFA Foundation invites individuals, companies, and organizations to “Give...

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New Year, New Hairstylist: How to Find the Right Hair Stylist for You in 2026

January 4, 2026

New Year, New Hairstylist: How to Find the Right Hair Stylist for You in 2026

The start of a new year usually brings that "fresh start" energy-and for a lot of people, that includes finding a new hairstylist. Maybe you moved, your stylist moved, your hair goals changed, or you're finally ready to invest differently....
Before You Set 2026 Goals: An End-of-the Year Reset Guide for Your Hair, Makeup & Closet

December 28, 2025

Before You Set 2026 Goals: An End-of-the Year Reset Guide for Your Hair, Makeup &...

Hey I'm Meg Ann Lee and we are talking about new year's resolutions this week! Well sort of.. By the time the holidays wrap up, most of us are exhausted. Between parties, travel, work and nonstop getting ready, your hair,...
Holiday Makeup Trends 2025: Bold, Colorful Glam Inspired by Zara Larsson

December 21, 2025

Holiday Makeup Trends 2025: Bold, Colorful Glam Inspired by Zara Larsson

If you've noticed makeup getting more colorful again, you're not wrong. This holiday season in Eau Claire and across the Midwest, bold makeup is making a comeback - and much of that influence is coming from pop artists like Zara...
Best Holiday Ever

December 16, 2025

Best Holiday Ever

Brought to you by the radio stations of Mid-West Family Eau Claire, we’re giving you tons of ways to have the best holiday ever – enter to win your way to music festivals and concerts, plus local gift cards, movie...
Santa Tracker

December 16, 2025

Santa Tracker

Follow Santa’s journey from noon to 8pm on Christmas Eve! Until then, families can enjoy sweet holiday activities — games, coloring pages, messages to Santa, and fun things to do together – CLICK HERE The post Santa Tracker appeared first on...
Winter Hair Problems Solved: 2025 Color Trends, Glossing, and Hydration Tips That Work

December 14, 2025

Winter Hair Problems Solved: 2025 Color Trends, Glossing, and Hydration Tips That Work

Winter is officially here, and if you're already dealing with static, tangles, and dry ends-you're not alone. I'm Meg Ann Lee , a full time hair stylist in Eau Claire, and I see the same winter hair struggles every year,...
2025 Hair Extension Service Expectations Part Three: A Real Client Breakdown with Meg at Moss Salon

December 7, 2025

2025 Hair Extension Service Expectations Part Three: A Real Client Breakdown with Meg at Moss...

If you've been following this series, Parts One and Two covered the rise in hair extension prices, the lack of transparency across salons, and why clients in Eau Claire should compare stylists, methods, and pricing before booking. I am Meg...
2025 Hair Extension Service Expectations Part Two : Why Extension Prices at Salons Vary — And What Clients Should Know

November 30, 2025

2025 Hair Extension Service Expectations Part Two : Why Extension Prices at Salons Vary —...

I'm Meg Ann Lee, back with part two of my hair extension service expectation series. If you missed part one read it HERE. This week, I reached out to several Midwest stylists who offer extensions and combed through what felt...
2025 Hair Extension Service Expectations Part One: What Clients Should Know Before Booking Hair Extensions at a Salon

November 23, 2025

2025 Hair Extension Service Expectations Part One: What Clients Should Know Before Booking Hair Extensions...

Hey, it's Meg Ann Lee. If you have fallen into hairstylist TikTok this week… you my friend are not alone! We ALL saw the Chrissy hair drama exposed. So, I thought it would be fun to dive into the realistic...
5 Things You Should Stop Buying New: Affordable Secondhand Finds in Eau Claire

November 16, 2025

5 Things You Should Stop Buying New: Affordable Secondhand Finds in Eau Claire

Hey, it's Meg Ann Lee - and we've officially reached the last post of my no-buy challenge series! I know, I know… you're all just waiting for the holiday gift guide, and don't worry, it's coming. But before we jump...