Hidden Chippewa Valley w/ John Kinville

10/07/2026

On this day in 1944, Chippewa Falls native Dorothy Berrum was tragically murdered in Washington, D.C. The small western Wisconsin city lost a vibrant soul and dedicated Pentagon civil servant, while the nation was thrust into a multi-state manhunt for her killer—a desperate fugitive who escaped jail to terrorize the country. Decades later, the memory of sweet Dorothy Berrum endures. Learn her story by watching for free on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JVg3vRPparg?is=yikw0fSpEj-HAQv3

09/21/2026

It’s not every day you get mail from legendary Hollywood actress Jackie Joseph. She was a dear friend of Eau Claire-born actress Patty Regan and sent me a special message after watching my YouTube episode about Patty. https://youtu.be/TRKpD_oAgew?is=FDNLQuWjkAC_YHE0

09/09/2026

Some stars yearned for something simpler. 1930s pinup starlet Adrienne Dore chose Chippewa Falls over Hollywood for her final resting place. Her motivation was simple: "Family." Learn more by watching "The Starlet and The Producer." https://youtu.be/3JAY0O3qsK8?is=Z2c55QkbgmX5h1WP

09/06/2026

Meet JoKay Kearns, Eau Claire-born actress Patty Regan’s daughter. When I embarked on my episode on Patty Regan I did not know she existed nor did I know her story. She graciously opened both her life and heart to help put this project together. Neither one of us got to meet Patty, but together we learned a lot more about her mom and brought her memory and accomplishments back to the forefront. We would like to thank each and every one of you for watching, sharing, and enjoying the story of Patty Regan. Nearly 1,000 people have now viewed the video and have become a life witness to one of Eau Claire’s greatest celebrities. https://youtu.be/KtXeJHqs_xw?is=huyneBL2Z4QnHUBC

09/03/2026

On this day, in 1927, the man who brought the first automobile to the Chippewa Valle died. Dr. David Ashum loved his Locomobile and ushered in a whole new era for all of us. Learn more about Ashum and his car by watching this free Hidden Chippewa Valley video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CPV66Hif650?is=cCVpM2iLf23nOWWF

09/01/2026

Don Hutson OBLITERATED the old way of playing football. He dominated his NFL position peers in a way that has never been matched since. In his first game as a Packer in Chippewa Falls, the Marines were inaugurated to his greatness. Hutson shone like nothing they had ever seen before, nor ever forget. https://youtu.be/nFdZgfsgpCE?is=-RTaS2WmBr4nwiPh

09/01/2026

Chippewa Falls, WI was the location for Don Hutson’s first game as a Green Bay Packer! Learn more about this historic game by watching Hidden Chippewa Valley’s free episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nFdZgfsgpCE?is=RUhgEPNhmSakWDpW

08/29/2026

An anonymous fan of Eau Claire, Wisconsin actress Patty Regan sent me a donation and a gift. I decided to film the opening. What could it be?

UPDATE: Episode #17 inspired a semi-anonymous Patty Regan fan to ma...

08/23/2026

We finally found her! The mystery surrounding the fate of Willetta Huggins (The Helen Keller of Wisconsin and the Wonder Girl of Chippewa Falls) has finally been revealed.

SOLVED! The mystery of what became of Willetta Huggins, the “Wonder...