The Eau Claire Insider

Eau Claire isn’t just a place to make great memories. It’s also been home to some very memorable people – even some who are household names far from the Chippewa Valley. Here’s a look at some of the

The Chippewa Valley’s most famous Civil War veteran never fired a shot, nor did she – yes, SHE – ever stand at attention or march off to battle. In fact, she flew most everywhere and perched at

The tales of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox may be told wherever larger-than-life lumberjacks felled timber, but anyone who’s ever been to Eau Claire’s Carson Park knows where the ax-wielding giant

“Tell me about history!” my four-year-old son frequently demands. As a first-time parent, I assume this request is a bit unusual coming from someone whose interests are otherwise dominated by Duplos