Senn Blacktop had a crew laying new blacktop at DJ’s Mart on Chippewa County Highway S.

The Chippewa County Historical Society has contracted for a new building on Bridgewater Ave in the former Dairy Queen location next to Irvine Park. Construction was required to begin in Spring 2020 or the terms of the contract would have needed to be renegotiated.

The new history center will be modeled after the Chippewa Lumber & Boom Company Mill which was instrumental in the growth of the area.

We are finally seeing many thrift sales popping up. I spotted listings on Craig’s List on the South Side, West Hill, Hallie, Wissota, Cadott, Altoona, Menomonie and Eau Claire.

Stratus clouds hung over Chippewa Falls shortly after 5PM on June 2, 2020. Winds were strong and lightning was striking to the East. Heavy rain was falling around 5:20 but had moved off before 6PM leaving light drizzle and lighter skies into the evening.

The senior center is accepting metal donations at their East Grand Ave location which was once the 1st Ward School.

Chippewa’s largest event and outdoor marketplace of the year has been cancelled due to worries about large crowds. Other events are still scheduled at https://www.nwsfa.com/events

Customers are queuing up at Ku’s for the first time. Stay healthy out there!

Police and other emergency workers were congregating near the Chippewa Falls Railroad Bridge around 11AM today. A helicopter has been flying over and boats appear to be searching the river. Please allow officials to do their work and stay on the lookout if you are near the river. This is a developing situation.

Work is underway on the new traffic circle at the intersection of County Highways S & Q.