We visited this thrift store in Wisconson. When us 4 sisters walked in, the staff didn't greet us…read more They appeared cautious. There was a large selection of items from musical instruments, appliances, clothes, shoes, craft items, pictures, antique dishes etc. Some items did not have price tags or signs. I asked one of the Staff about the price of clothing and hurriedly she pointed to the signs above the stand; name brand clothing was one of the higher priced items. What is "name brand" in this state? The vintage clothing was on a seperate rack. The drums were priced at $75 set. I asked what included the set and the young woman said "all of these" waving her hand over many drum items. I intended to contact someone who purchases/sells drum sets, but the manager refused to give me their WiFi password-understandably. We spent about an hour looking around. The restrooms were clean and huge. One Staff person was very helpful when my sister purchased a medium sized ceramic wind chime and mentioned that she wanted to ship it to her home out of state. the other Staff person said "no, we don't have a scale". This one specific Staff person said "yes, follow me we have a food distribution area and there is a scale in that room" .She took my sister to the room to weigh her windchime, then offered packing material and a box for the 6.7 pound item. The building facade is brick for storm safety and not much glass frontage. Given they were busy with stocking shelves and bringing in items from outside from local people donating. I felt they could have been more helpful. I ended up purchasing 3 blouses and 2 pair of earrings. Then-because there was a Mardi Gras event going on-we were allowed to pick a plastic toy from which there was a percentage discount on our purchases.

I went to the Rusk County Connections thrift store on a whim, I was very pleased with the items I…read morepurchased.

I don't mind cleaning my purchases from this store but it really baffles me how dirty their stuff…read moreis. Last week I purchased a crock pot. Didn't look at it too close until I got it home. The inside looked like it was used and then taken directly to be donated. I had to cook the crust off inside. It looked like it was used several times without cleaning it. I won't be buying their dirty stuff anymore after this episode :)

My friends and family and I donate a lot to this store, all clean and very nice stuff. Suddenly…read morethey're going through all the boxes before we can leave? Haven't had anything rejected but it's insulting.Would like to support the cause but there are some awfully unfriendly staffers lately and we have all decided that we will be donating to St. Vincent's in Marshfield from now on instead.

HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE! MY granddaughter and I went to do a meet and treat with a 12 wk old kitten…read morethat I was approved to adopt. After arriving and speaking with a staff member my granddaughter and I spent an hour falling in love with this little gal. Before leaving we were going to pay her adoption fee and ask a few more questions only to be told that the kitten wouldn't be a good fit and doesn't get along with other cats. Which clearly stated on her page that she was good with other cats! After listening to there reasons that she wouldn't be a good fit I told them that my granddaughter and I had already fallin in love with her and I was willing to give her a try and to work with her if needed to only be totally discouraged to even do that. I don't understand how when we first arrived we were not told this information immediately so we didn't spend an hr with her becoming totally attached and in love with her. They could of also called me prior to the visit but didn't! I specifically told the gal that I was looking for a playmate for the cat that I already have right when we arrived! The least they could of done was be willing to let us give her a try instead of discouraging us in every way possible! They said the choice was mine but every time I said I would still take her they went on and on about it just wasn't going to work! So clearly the choice wasn't mine! My 10 yr old granddaughter was in tears all the way home and I'm SO DISAPPOINTED UPSET AND HEART BROKEN I don't even want to adopt another kitten at this point! Such and awful experience!

We adopted a dog 1 week ago and it is the best pet in the world. Russell is 7 years old and is a…read morewonderful pet. He is well trained and loves my wife and I.

I pass by the bean farm on my way home from many places. Chippewa Valley Bean is a sign of home,…read moreand it's shining steel cylinders have become a comforting sight. Did you know they are the worlds top distributor of dark red kidney beans? Who knows how many beans I've eaten that came from here. It's almost as if fate brought me close to Chippewa Valley Bean, as if to bring me home, to the place where so many of the beans that helped to grow my bones and organs had their beginning. Someday I will give them back.

From the owner: Chippewa Valley Gives Back promotes nonprofits, charities and individuals in need throughout the…read moreChippewa Valley through fundraising events and promotional product sales.