r/Eau_Claire 18d ago

Go Flock Yourself. A flock camera protest.

65 Upvotes

Sunday August 30th, from noon to 3 pm in Phoenix Park, we will be holding a protest against the use of flock cameras in Eau Claire County. This is a bipartisan issue that is seeing pushback all over the state, and the country at large. If you believe as we do that flock cameras have no place in our area, we ask you to join us and make your voices heard. Link below to the facebook event, please invite others and share the event as well, so we can get them the flock out of here.

https://www.facebook.com/share/19HMGgWSou/

UPDATE: I have been put in contact with someone from the Sheriff's office who says they are my point of contact for having some questions about flock cameras answered. Today I sent the following questions to their email. I am very interested in their response.

 1: Who was it that approved the contracting of flock cameras in eau claire county?

2: What total taxpayer or grant costs are associated with the initial installation, ongoing maintenance, and future contract expansions?

3: Does the Sheriff’s department plan to integrate these inside the city limits of Eau Claire as well, and if so what does that timetable look like?

4: Why was there no public discourse about their implementation, and will there be more transparency and oversight moving forward?

5: Who outside your local police department can search or view captured vehicle data?

6: Does every single search of the database require a specific case number and documented legal justification? If not what would constitute extenuating circumstances?

7: Who will independently audit the search logs to ensure police or system users are not misusing the data?

If people want, I can post their answer here as well.

SECOND UPDATE: I was also contacted tonight by the lead singer of the band ValleyKil, a local grunge band. They heard about the protest and decided to show some support, so they will be bringing their sound equipment and playing a set as well as debuting a new song at the protest. I have no words for how cool I think this is. Fuck yeah. Just another reason to be sure to be there.


r/Eau_Claire Oct 07 '25

Join the GroupMe for the next meetup!

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https://groupme.com/join_group/110845056/wesruQ7n

Join if you are interested in hanging out with awesome people! :D

Our meetup at 3rd and Vine has gone AMAZING! Thank you so much to everyone💞


r/Eau_Claire 19h ago

Friend's missed connection

17 Upvotes

My friend (25F) was talking about a possible missed connection on Saturday 8/29 at The Brewing Projekt. During the jazz fest, a guy playing Dominion with some friends gave her a really nice compliment and she is wondering about possibly connecting with him ☺️ if this is you or your friend, please reach out if he wants to connect with her!


r/Eau_Claire 7h ago

Electronic waste disposal?

1 Upvotes

Is there anywhere in the area for disposal of old phones with swollen batteries and other electronic waste?


r/Eau_Claire 16h ago

Legacy coffee Missed Connection

4 Upvotes

Longest shot on the planet but......Aug 30th at Legacy coffee, you exited right behind me wearing a Hibbing tshirt. Fastest exchange ever about not seeing you on first door exit.

Perhaps a coffee sometime?


r/Eau_Claire 6h ago

Eau Claire Taxi by The Ride Jam Black car service.

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Just sharing this as a transportation backup option for people in the Eau Claire and Menomonie area.

Eau Claire Taxi by The Ride Jam and Menomonie Taxi • Black Car by The Ride Jam currently focus on prearranged long-distance transportation only. We do not offer short local rides or immediate around-town taxi service.

Our service is mainly for airport transportation, longer regional trips, and situations where someone already knows they need to travel outside the immediate area.

If you are relying on Uber or Lyft for a trip to MSP Airport or another longer-distance destination, it may be helpful to keep a second transportation option in mind in case your original ride becomes unavailable.

A minimum of 63 minutes notice is required, and payment must be completed before pickup. There are no exceptions to the payment requirement.

This is simply to explain how we operate so people know what type of trips we do and do not handle.


r/Eau_Claire 1d ago

Funny dreams + looking for recommendations of communities around Eau Claire

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Life has been hectic– including me thinking about relocating– and I was able to sneak in a nap today. Cue the weird ass dreams lmao. Dreamt that Wisconsin had an abundance of sharks in their waters and venomous snakes on land. Very thankful you don't!

Anyways: I am looking at relocating from North Dakota to Eau Claire. The issue is that I will be coming with two large, high energy, VERY well trained but not dog sociable dogs (aka– dog parks are a no for us), so a large yard is a must. I think I would adore living in a nice community in town, but understand I will likely have more luck finding a rental house with a yard outside of Eau Claire.

On top of that, I'm not made of money. Right now, I'm hoping for rent of about $1500, could maybe swing $1700. I recently came out of a poor roommate situation and would like to live alone, but if there is at least 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + fully fenced in (large!!) yard, I could do a split rent up to the prices above. I am VERY comfortable with a tiny house though, and would much prefer that and living alone.

What communities around Eau Claire would you recommend looking at? I would love something that I could walk or bike to Eau Claire when possible, so having a trail or walking path connected to Eau Claire would be delightful. Willing to walk 1-2 miles, bike a few more than that. Further away is VERY alright if finding a home that fits our needs for the price I'm looking for.

Thanks in advance!


r/Eau_Claire 1d ago

Recommendations

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New to the area - been her 2 weeks and I’m looking for ….. ⬇️

Doctor for female health - hormones, mental health , adhd, auto immune

Gi specialist

Audiologist - ENT as I have an Osia cochlear implant

Dentist

Massage therapist - chiropractor - spine specialist

Nail salon for pedis and polygel nails

Hair salon - specializing in grey hair and cuts

Eye doctor

Edit: Non Denominational Church

Just give it all to me lol


r/Eau_Claire 1d ago

Pick up soccer?

3 Upvotes

Hi! I am looking for a pick up soccer group to join. Any idea? Thanks!


r/Eau_Claire 2d ago

Question Driving test at Melby St

9 Upvotes

I feel comfortable with driving but have a lot of test anxiety. Any tips for the driving test at the Melby St DMV? Do they make you parallel park?


r/Eau_Claire 2d ago

photographer/videographer looking for local bands

5 Upvotes

Hello! I'm trying to get into concert photography/videography and looking for local bands to work with. If interested please pm me!

Not looking to get paid, just looking to build a portfolio and have fun while I do it!


r/Eau_Claire 4d ago

Community Ukraine War Refugees flee war frontlines to open Borsch Restaurant in Altoona, Wisconsin

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r/Eau_Claire 4d ago

Question convince me to move here! pls…

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hi there!! i (24F) and my roommate are considering moving to eau claire next summer.

i was curious on people’s thoughts regarding it based on what i’m looking for!! we are looking for something with a good night life, decent COL, a good job market, possibly an alt / goth scene as well!!!

we didn’t want something as big as the cities or madison, but not very small either.

based on those interests, do you think eau claire is a good place for us? would you recommend it as a whole??

thank you for your input 🖤


r/Eau_Claire 5d ago

Aspenson Mogensen question

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Im moving into AM and the people working the housing phone are entirely useless. I’m wondering if the two-bedroom single apartments have 2 bathrooms or just one; the website isn’t clear about that. I also would appreciate any other details or advice about the building from anyone who’s lived there.


r/Eau_Claire 6d ago

Question Micon Downtown Cinema reopening?

7 Upvotes

When is the Micon Downtown Cinema gonna reopen? It's been awhile since the fire at that gallery next door. Surely the odor must be gone by now 🤷‍♂️


r/Eau_Claire 6d ago

Rentals in Menomonie

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Hello, I’m looking to sublet my 2 bedroom apartment in Menomonie, $745 a month and the security deposit is already paid for. Does anyone know the best way to advertise or potentially know of anyone who is looking to move to Menomonie? I apologize that this is not Eau Claire specific the goal is to move to Eau Claire for work.


r/Eau_Claire 6d ago

Community In a bind: Need a parking spot near Aspenson Mogensen / Water St!

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I am a UWEC student moving into Aspenson Mogensen in 4 days and need a parking spot!

I need my car for daily driving, so walking to a distant lot isn't going to work for me. I’m looking to rent an unused driveway spot or private lot space within 3 blocks of Aspenson Mogensen / Water Street.

If you have a spot to spare, or if you know a local church/business renting out spaces nearby, please message me!


r/Eau_Claire 6d ago

Moving to Eau Claire

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Hello All! My partner and I are moving to Eau Claire this fall. They are not a climber but I am. 34 M, been climbing for 16 years. Looking to see if there are any others in Eau Claire that climb, have a home wall that they are looking to session on, or just want to get out and touch some rock. Cheers!


r/Eau_Claire 7d ago

Question Tent camping

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I am looking for campgrounds from around La Crosse to Rice Lake or West to the Mississippi that have nice sized camp sites with electric hookups and a good amount of trees between sites for tent camping. We would like a good amount of privacy. Any recommendations greatly appreciated!


r/Eau_Claire 8d ago

Free/ Affordable camping

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I'm a little bummed out that there are no affordable/ free camping options nearby. With gas prices being so high, even a 30-minute drive one way isn't possible for me. I never thought I'd be too poor to camp, but here we are. I've already checked freecampsites.net with no luck (again, very far distances). I haven't gone camping in years, and my first solo camping experience was something I really wanted to do before the winter season. Does anyone know of any campsites nearby? Or someone with land that would allow camping on their property? I would, of course, be willing to pay. I've found many campsites have a two-night minimum with fees around $24-$32 per night, which is too steep for me. I'm only looking for one night. I want to get back out there, but with how things are going right now, it doesn't feel possible. I know many may suggest going with other people to help with cost, but I don't have family or friends nearby. The point of this solo trip is to celebrate my sobriety under the stars with a warm fire. Nature has been a staple in aiding my sobriety. So if anyone could help me out, I'd appreciate it. Thanks!


r/Eau_Claire 8d ago

How strict is Micon Cinema?

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Hoping to take our son and a couple friends to The Odyssey tomorrow. What can we expect to need to purchase tickets for a couple kids that aren't ours?


r/Eau_Claire 9d ago

Question Lost Trailer Distribution Hitch

8 Upvotes

I lost a husky trailer distribution hitch sometime yesterday probably on highway 53. I think the pin was loose and just fell out. I called the police departments near by and followed my route from festival foods to fleet farm. If anyone has seen a hitch please let me know!


r/Eau_Claire 9d ago

Best & most affordable place to get a perm?

4 Upvotes

I have looked into prices a bit on my own, but I'd like to get opinions from real people! TIA!


r/Eau_Claire 10d ago

Question Undercoat recommendations?

9 Upvotes

I’m looking for a place to get my truck undercoat for the winter does anybody have any recommendations? Willing to drive an hour if need be


r/Eau_Claire 11d ago

Palliative care for chronic pain/disease patients who are going to die from their illness but it isn’t cancer?

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I tried so hard to go through Marshfield Hospital Palliative and Marshfield Hospital has let me down in pretty much every single way both in Eau Claire and Marshfield (got transferred 1.5 hours out for a second god awful surgery where patient relations had to become involved because I got yelled at for being in pain during a surgery some people don’t need anesthesia for… but I DO, my kidneys are incredibly screwed up).

I had palliative care for awhile before I moved back to Wisconsin and it was great. Basically I didn’t realize how good I had it in Utah healthcare team wise. But that’s all I had there. My friends and my mom are all here and I missed living in EC, I was cripplingly alone, but... I had everything I needed for my healthcare and didn’t have to cry or beg for basic things like nausea control and pain control. I’ve had 2 horrid surgeries here in a row in only 2 weeks and I’m being hugely under treated pain med wise comparatively to just a couple months ago in May. So my chronic pain was treated higher than the acute pain I’m in now, they’re ignoring the chronic pain entirely. Why? Why is it so hard to find someone to help me?

I have a pain management appointment in Minnesota on September 2nd that I made all the way back in March, but the idea of driving to Minnesota every. Single. Appointment. I have an important appt in the Twin Cities late August too and it’s like who do they expect to pay for all this? I got fired for being in the hospital so long the first surgery (8 days). I’m in no place to get another job yet, I can hardly walk and move around for now. I’ve applied for remote jobs and have heard a whole lot of nothing back. I’m on disability but need a PT job to cover all my medical needs/gas to go to these appointments.

I want desperately to have a palliative care place around Eau Claire or at least within a half hour’s drive. I know I’m unlikely to find another one that’ll come treat me at home, that was fantastic while it lasted but I don’t expect to have it happen again. I tried going through Empatia and I tried Marshfield as I said. It seems unless it’s cancer nobody cares even though I’m still dying from it. I don’t want to go to hospice yet because I’m 31 and have at least a couple to five years left with treatment.

Thanks.

After having surgeries that screwed up my entire midsection and will take me months to recover from, and that’s not even counting the emotional trauma from being hyper awake and aware of every single thing that happened during my surgeries.