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Strum Hardware’s Community-Built Future | Eau Claire News

In the heart of Strum, a tiny village of just over a thousand souls, Brad and Molly Nicolet are turning their hardware store’s next chapter into a community triumph. After nearly 40 years in their current location — now plagued by crumbling foundations and outdated systems — they’re building a brand-new store right next door, using the old parking lot as the foundation. But this isn’t just a business upgrade — it’s a grassroots celebration. Friends, neighbors, and family are rolling up their sleeves to help build the new store from scratch, turning construction into a shared victory. With a…

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