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Hemp Fight Continues – Lab Meat In The Wings

February 4, 2026

Hemp Fight Continues – Lab Meat In The Wings

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The Real Cost of Budget DIY Hair Services: Damage, Redos, and Regret

February 1, 2026

The Real Cost of Budget DIY Hair Services: Damage, Redos, and Regret

If you've ever tried to save money on your hair and ended up spending more later, you're not alone. I am Meg Ann Lee, a stylist at Moss Salon in Eau Claire . I see this cycle all the time...
Pesobic Pathfinders Wins Cedar Crest Ice Cream Flavor Contest

January 26, 2026

Pesobic Pathfinders Wins Cedar Crest Ice Cream Flavor Contest

Cedar Crest Ice Cream, Cedarburg, Wisconsin, and Wisconsin 4-H are excited to announce the winner and finalists of the 2026 Cedar Crest Ice Cream Flavor Creation Contest.The finalists will receive a Cedar Crest Ice Cream party, and the Grand Prize winner will...
Why Your Hair Looks Different After 6 Weeks And How It’s Totally Normal

January 25, 2026

Why Your Hair Looks Different After 6 Weeks And How It’s Totally Normal

If you've ever left the salon loving your hair, only to look in the mirror six weeks later and think "Why does this feel… different?" - you're not imagining it. I'm Meg Ann Lee, a hairstylist at Moss Salon in Eau...
Small Salon Budget Wins: How to Get Great Hair Without Overspending in 2026

January 18, 2026

Small Salon Budget Wins: How to Get Great Hair Without Overspending in 2026

If you're heading into a new year trying to be more intentional with your spending, you're not alone. I'm Meg Ann Lee, a hairstylist at Moss Salon here in Eau Claire, and clients constantly tell me the same thing: they...
Booking a New Hairstylist? Here’s What Your Salon Consultation Should Cover

January 11, 2026

Booking a New Hairstylist? Here’s What Your Salon Consultation Should Cover

If you've ever left a hair appointment feeling unsure about what you agreed to-or surprised by the price later-you're not alone. I am Meg Ann Lee and I hear stories like this all the time from people! As a hairstylist and...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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....
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...