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Social video companion to Volume One story about Eau Claire tattoo and rug artist Tyree Heding, filmed at Abraxis Wax record store.

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Now in effect as of January 2026, the legislative initiative aims to position Wisconsin as a competitive destination for film, television and other media productions – again. We sat down with Chippewa Valley creatives to hear what they love most about filmmaking in the state they call home, hopes for the new statewide incentives and more.

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Dialed In is a bi-weekly quick dive into the news, events, and happenings in and around the Chippewa Valley.

Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council

Eau Claire's first day resource center officially launched its capital campaign on Nov. 13. During a recent tour led by Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council's Communications Coordinator, Dale Karls, Volume One saw the in-progress, extensive renovation efforts underway within the 18,560-square-foot building.

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We're getting into "The Meat of The Matter" — our look, from a Chippewa Valley lens, into the struggles and hopes shared by the local livestock industry. A new feature story by Volume One Magazine, written by Evelyn Nelson.

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GOT AN APPETITE? GOOD! In case it hasn’t already fallen right into your lap, you will find the latest edition of our annual Eat Scene dining guide tucked into the pages of the new print edition of Volume One, which hit the street April 4th. Diligent chefs that we are, we’ve been working away in the kitchen on Eat Scene for months, making sure it’s full of all the ingredients you’ve come to expect over the years: listings of every single restaurant and bar (yep – all of ’em!) in Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, Menomonie, Altoona, and points between. Like the delicious Mexican specialties from Cancun Grill! you’ll see on the cover, you’ll want to dig in while it’s hot!

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After years of planning and fundraising, Boyd SkatePark is finally open! Watch local skaters show off their skills.

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The University of Wisconsin-Stout's annual fashion show, Fashion Without Fabric, returned for another stunning presentation of student works on Saturday, April 15. The sold-out event allows 3D Design course students to show off their skills – according to each year's theme. This year's theme was "Inventions & Innovations".

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Downtown Eau Claire retail is growing faster than ever. So Volume One and Visit Eau Claire have partnered with 14 downtown stores for the Downtown Summer Shop Hop, offering you a chance to win a $1,000 shopping spree (now - Aug. 31). It's easy! See how it works: www.VolumeOne.org/downtownshops

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In this Volume One video, world record holding whipcracker Adam Winrich (of Fall Creek, WI) talks about his whiptastic experiences and does some good ol' whip cracking for the camera. Shots include a massive fire whip, a Florida cow whip routine, and cutting several cans of soda clean in half. Produced by Volume One of Eau Claire, WI. Shot by Nick Meyer and Aryn Widule.

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A short film documenting the legendary FATFAR (Frenchtown Annual Tube Float and Regalia) event in Chippewa Falls, WI, where an average of 3,000 people float down the Chippewa River each year. Produced by Volume One.

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With a growing bicycle scene in Eau Claire, WI, this short film from Volume One documents the May 2008 Valley Cat Bike Race. Dozens of racers take to the streets of Eau Claire as they frantically dart from location to location in simulation of an urban bicycle messenger route. But in this race, its less about who wins and loses and more about the camaraderie of it all.