Linden St Blacktop Completed

New blacktop on two blocks of Linden Street

The stretch of Linden Street between Maple Street and Woodward Ave reopened Tuesday. The improvements also included a new block of sidewalk on the North Side.

Road closed on Monday, Jun 15

Photo Wrap of Historic Central St

Outside Korger’s on Central St, a utility box is adorned with a photo.

Chippewa Falls Main Street has sponsored the first of many historical photos planned for Downtown.

The historic photo shows M.A. Phillips Bookstore
The source photo shows 213 N Bridge St where Max’s Bistro is now.

Fire Dept Active on Island St

This morning, the block of Island Street between Spruce and Birch was blocked off while the Chippewa Falls Fire Department were in action at a local home. No flames or smoke were visible from a distance at 9:22 when the photo below was taken.

Update: According to WQOW, the fire affected apartments in a local house. The Fire Dept took the call at 4:25AM.

New Blacktop at DJ’s on Hwy S

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

Excavation on New Chippewa History Center

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.

A backhoe sits idle after breaking ground along Bridgewater Ave.

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

On Dec 25, 2019, renderings of the New Chippewa County Area History Center and a fundraising sign are on display.

Garage Sales Abound this Weekend

A sign advertises two adjacent sales on Main Street, Chippewa Falls.

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.

Storm Whips Through Chippewa

Gray skies through black locust branches.

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.

A weather vane against dark skies.

Senior Center Metal Drive

A dumpster fills with metal in front of the Chippewa Falls Senior Center

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

2020 Northern Wisconsin State Fair Cancelled

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

Stands are shuttered after the 122nd Annual Northern Wisconsin State Fair in 2019.

New Diesel Pumps at Hwy S DJ Mart

New white pumps are shown to the right of the DJ Mart Building while vehicles come and go.
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