Volume One

Volume One magazine is a rapidly expanding publication dedicated to culture and entertainment in the Chippewa Valley. We produce 14,000 copies every two weeks, offering them for FREE at over 300 locations in Eau Claire, Menomonie, Chippewa Falls, and surrounding areas. Since our establishment in 2002, Volume One has cultivated a passionate and active readership, consistently highlighting the vibrant local culture of the Chippewa Valley. Our unique events are designed to engage the community, regularly attracting hundreds of attendees eager for fresh experiences.

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Chippewa Valley's Judy Clark Officially Joins 'Local Broadcast Legend' Ranks

1 week ago | volumeone.org | Luc Anthony

Another longtime Chippewa Valley media member will receive a significant commemoration from the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association (WBA). Judy Clark of WEAU 13 News is one of four longtime broadcasters named as a 2024 Local Broadcast Legend; she will be honored June 19 at the 2025 WBA Summer Conference in La Crosse. Clark said she was surprised to learn she would be receiving this award. “I thought about one of the first reporting awards I received from the WBA, way back in 1990," she said.
New Day Resource Center Aims for January 2026 Opening

1 week ago | volumeone.org | McKenna Scherer

As of May 29, Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council (WDEOC) shared it is closing in on nearly $2 million of contributions and commitments in support of Eau Claire’s first year-round homeless shelter – slated to open January 2026. On April 1, WDEOC announced its intention to launch a multi-million dollar capital campaign to open a Day Resource Center (DRC) in downtown Eau Claire.
Local Nonprofit Black & Brown Womyn Power Coalition to Welcome New Director

1 week ago | volumeone.org | McKenna Scherer

Since its founding, the Black & Brown Womyn Power Coalition, Inc. (BBWPC) has aimed to advocate for and end violence against people of color, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals. The Eau Claire-based nonprofit – co-founded by prominent community organizer and advocate, Pa Thao – announced it will welcome a new executive director for the first time since its establishment in 2018.
Local Interior Designers Say Vibrancy, Warm Tones, and Wallpaper Are In

2 weeks ago | volumeone.org | McKenna Scherer

While the Midwest may not be known as a hub of cutting-edge style, the Chippewa Valley is home to a vibrant arts community and plenty of people with taste. To that end, we reached out to a handful of local, professional tastemakers to talk interior design with Volume One for this year’s “Home & Garden” guide.
Rural Doorstop Transit Service to Launch in Dunn County

2 weeks ago | volumeone.org | McKenna Scherer

A new monthly bus service will launch in Dunn County on June 2 in an effort to better connect rural residents to Menomonie. The pilot program, Rural Doorstep, is being brought to life thanks to Dunn County Transit and the Dunn County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC). Rural Doorstep is the result of a collaborative brainstorm between the two organizations, based on feedback from County Board supervisors seeking more rural transit services, a recent media release stated.
Professional Pickleball Tournament to Debut in Chippewa Valley July 24-27

2 weeks ago | volumeone.org | McKenna Scherer

Professional Pickleball Tournament to Debut in Chippewa Valley July 24-27Thursday May. 22nd, 2025 This summer, Lake Hallie and Eau Claire will host the first ever Wisconsin Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Challenger tournament – and the stakes just got even higher (like, $20,000 higher). From July 24-27, the Wisconsin PPA Challenger will be held at Lake Hallie Pickleball Complex at Gower Park – the largest in the state – and Northstar Middle School.
Business Owners Invited to North Barstow Area Construction Discussion

2 weeks ago | volumeone.org | McKenna Scherer

Had your fill of construction season already? Well, buckle up: there’s more on the way – especially for the downtown area. Downtown Eau Claire, Inc. (DECI) and the City of Eau Claire are hosting a meeting to discuss upcoming projects in the North Barstow District – namely, Madison Street, North Farwell Street, and North Barstow Street – and the potential impact on local businesses.
SWAP & SHOP: Thrift, Upcycling Market Slated for May 31

2 weeks ago | volumeone.org | McKenna Scherer

Local zero-waste and refillery businesses have carved out a space in the community in recent years, answering the growing local desire for accessible and sustainable goods.
[PHOTOS] 'Keys to Unlocking Affordable Housing' Event Held in Eau Claire

3 weeks ago | volumeone.org | McKenna Scherer

The first of three events related to affordable housing in the Chippewa Valley, hosted by JONAH Affordable Housing Task Force, was held at the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library in Eau Claire on Wednesday, May 14. Speakers Mike Cohoon and Tiff Rox, some of the leaders part of the Hope Village initiative in Chippewa Falls, discussed what it took – and will continue to require – to get the tiny home community from concept to reality.
Stop & Smell The Lavender in Chippewa Falls This Summer

3 weeks ago | volumeone.org | McKenna Scherer

Entrepreneurship Agriculture AttractionsStop & Smell The Lavender in Chippewa Falls This Summer After Pondview Lavender Farm’s debut last summer, the Sworski family has been hard at work gearing up for their second season – and will officially reopen to the public on June 5.