5 years ago — 2021

The Girl Scouts report 15 million boxes of unsold cookies, largely due to the coronavirus pandemic.

10 years ago — 2016

The Eau Claire Police Department holds its first Junior Police Academy, an effort to enrich the agency’s connection with local youth and motivate them to become responsible citizens.

15 years ago — 2011

Debate over Gov. Scott Walker‘s $66 billion budget plan, which draws around 2,500 protesters to the Capitol, is delayed while changes are drafted.

25 years ago — 2001

Mike McMahon, a former North High School pitching coach who amassed more than 1,000 victories in his own fast-pitch career, dies at the age of 53.