The Building Unity Bus Tour rolled through the Chippewa Valley from July 6-12, hosting non-partisan potluck gatherings in communities across the region. The concept was simple but powerful: bring people together over food and conversation, no agenda, no speeches — just neighbors getting to know each other.

In a time when it feels like everyone is in their own camp, the Bus Tour created spaces where people could step out and find common ground. The turnout exceeded expectations, with new faces at every stop and conversations that reminded everyone why community matters.

Building unity isn’t a slogan — it’s a practice. And this tour proved that when you create the space, people will show up.