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Eau Claire, Wisconsin

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The Resume

    (1856- )
    2010 Population: 65,883
    County Seat of Eau Claire County
    City limits expand into Chippewa County
    Metro: 161,151
    Eau Claire is French for 'Clear Waters'
    University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is located here

Why Eau Claire, Wisconsin might be annoying:

    People outside of Wisconsin often mispronounce the city's name (it is pronounced to sound like 'oh clare').
    It is the hometown of hipster favorites Bon Iver.
    Kato Kaelin attended and dropped out of the university here.
    It doesn't exactly discourage Wisconsin's reputation as a state full of fat, beer-guzzling Packers fans.
    As far as college towns in Wisconsin go, it's no Madison!

Why Eau Claire, Wisconsin might not be annoying:

    It is very affordable and was listed by Kiplinger as one of the 'Ten Best Cities for Cheapskates.'
    It hosts the country's largest kubb championship (I'm not exactly sure what that sport is either, but apparently it is popular in Europe!).
    Their college's jazz ensemble is considered one of the best in the US.
    It is an industrial city that revived its economy by focusing more on the computer and technology industry.
    Hank Aaron played for their minor league baseball team in the 50's.

Credit: Diplomat


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 10 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 25 Votes: 44.00% Annoying