PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Derrick Van Orden continued his 19 County Tour on Thursday in Eau Claire and Chippewa counties.
The day began at Nyhus Enterprises in Chippewa Falls, a company that is struggling with Biden’s skyrocketing input costs. From there, Derrick met with restaurant owners in the area at Draganetti’s Restaurant, where he got to relive his experiences as a small business owner getting in the kitchen. A quick stop for lunch at Roadside Ice Cream and Diner before having the opportunity to stop by Menard’s Headquarters and speaking with employees. It was back to dairy farms after Menard’s at the Benson Dairy Farm where Derrick was able to help milk some of their goats. From there, Derrick toured Remington Auto Salvage in Eau Claire before closing the day with State Senate Candidate Jesse James and State Assembly Candidate Karen Hurd at a meet and greet in Chippewa Falls.
The 19 County Tour continues next with stops in Pierce and Dunn counties.
Nyhus Enterprises
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Draganetti’s Restaurant |
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Roadside Ice Cream and Diner![]() |
Touring and speaking with Menard’s Employees |
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Trimming Hoofs at the Benson Farm |
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Remington Salvage |
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Closing out the day with Jesse James in Chippewa Falls |
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