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WFRV Local 5

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Snow falls in Wisconsin, one Door County village sees an inch

(WFRV) – Snow has officially fallen in Wisconsin for the first time this season on Friday morning along the Lake Michigan shoreline in Door County. According to the US National Weather Service Green Bay Wisconsin, snow was flying along the Lake Michigan shore in Algoma. Officials report that many places throughout Door County could see […]

Door County, WI · 18h

doorcountyknock.org

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Serenity Springs at Scandia Village faces renewed scrutiny over care and staffing

Get the latest reporting delivered directly to your inbox with our free weekly newsletters. This story is part of a series about aging in Door County that Door County Knock is producing this year. Click here for the series page. Almost every day, “Theresa,” a Door County resident, goes to...

Sister Bay, WI · 1d
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Eagle Herald

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Menominee grants three conditional marijuana licenses

MENOMINEE — The City of Menominee has granted conditional marijuana retail licenses to three businesses that are built out and prepared to open. “We have started moving forward and have issued a retail license to the following: Highwire Wire Farms, Per I/Urb and Per II/Puff,” City Manager Brett Botbyl stated in an email. He said the licenses are contingent on the businesses passing all state and local inspections, codes, rules and full payment of application fees and/or past due/current taxes. This action comes as the result of a Nov. 3 ballot initiative that saw about 60% of voters approve increasing the number of marijuana licenses from nine to 13. There currently are eight licensed marijuana retailers in the city. All three of the businesses granted conditional licenses took different paths to get to this point. Highwire Farms, 1015 10th St. (corner of 10th Street and 10th Avenue), was part of a 2023 settlement agreement. Puff Cannabis, 2305 10th St. (the former Family Video location), was built out and ready to open last summer but could not get approval from the city. Urb, 1015 26th Ave. (the corner of 10th Street), has been ready to open for more than a year.

Menominee, MI · 1d

History Snob

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The Deadliest Wildfire in American History

On October 8, 1871, a devastating wildfire swept through northeastern Wisconsin—so devastating, in fact, that the disaster remains the deadliest wildfire in American history. It would later be known as the Peshtigo Fire, with a death toll ranging from 1,200 to 2,500 fatalities. Even with these jarring numbers, the tragedy is largely overshadowed by another event that occurred on the very same night : the Great Chicago Fire. The destruction unfolding around Peshtigo, however, was considerably deadlier. Within hours, homes, businesses, and vast stretches of forest had been consumed, leaving survivors struggling to comprehend what had happened. More than 150 years later, the catastrophe remains a disturbing example of how dangerous wildfires can truly get. A Disaster Years in the Making But how did such a deadly fire even erupt in Peshtigo? The story actually starts way back: long before the fire, Peshtigo had developed into a prosperous lumber town. Sawmills, woodworking factories, and railroad operations supported the local economy. However, it's not difficult to see that these industries also created dangerous conditions —case in point, that it would eventually lead to the most horrific fire in American history. It, of course, didn't help either that northeastern Wisconsin was experiencing

Peshtigo, WI · 1d

Door County Pulse

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Movie Trail Returns, Bigger And Better

Destination Door County’s Christmas Movie Trail Pass is back to guide visitors to filming locations from the locally shot holiday rom-com A Cherry Pie Christmas. Returning for its second year, the free, mobile-based experience will be available through Jan. 5, 2027, at doorcounty.com/movie. The pass is free and requires no app to download; users can sign up and start exploring from their mobile browser.

Door County, WI · 1d

Door County Pulse

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Southern Door Weighs Next Steps After Second Failed Referendum

Board has until Jan. 26 to decide whether to try again in April 2027. For the second time in a row, Southern Door voters rejected the school district’s request to exceed its state-set revenue limit through an operational referendum. Less than a week later, on Monday, Nov. 9, school...

Door County, WI · 1d

Door County Pulse

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West Side School Lives On

One of the best views in Sturgeon Bay once belonged to the city’s youngest residents. Originally opened in 1921 as the Sawyer Elementary School, the brick building that sits stoically atop the hill along South Madison Avenue was one of the first public schools on Sturgeon Bay’s west side. Later, it was known as West Side Elementary School, a place where thousands of children started their educational journeys.

Sturgeon Bay, WI · 1d

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Wisconsin Has 7 Old-School Bowling Alley Bars Where The Friday Fish Fry Is Surprisingly Good

In Wisconsin, Friday night means fish, and some of the best plates come from places where you can also pick up a spare. Bowling alley bars have quietly been serving the fish fry for years, often with bigger portions and lower prices than you might expect. This list covers seven...

Door County, WI · 3d

NBC26

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Projected nationwide rise in heating costs may hit Door County, Northeast Wisconsin

DOOR COUNTY (NBC 26) — Home heating costs across the nation are expected to rise by more than 7% this winter, which may affect neighbors in Door County and other parts of Northeast Wisconsin. The increase was reported by the National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA), a Washington-based non-profit...

Door County, WI · 2d

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Open Road Resorts Acquires ‘Rustic Timbers’ in Wis.

Open Road Resorts (ORR), an outdoor hospitality company focused on owning and operating RV parks and campgrounds throughout the United States, has announced the acquisition of Rustic Timbers Door County Camping in Egg Harbor, Wis. The acquisition brings ORR’s portfolio to 11 parks and marks the company’s entry into Wisconsin, according to a press release.

Egg Harbor, WI · 22h

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FOX 11 Food Project wraps up in Marinette with St. Vincent de Paul drive

MARINETTE (WLUK) -- The FOX 11 Food Project is ending the week in Marinette. Until 5 p.m. Friday, volunteers will be collecting donations for St. Vincent de Paul Society at 2000 Cleveland Avenue. St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marinette requested food:. Spaghetti sauce. Plain pasta. Hamburger helper. Mac &...

Marinette, WI · 22h

WBAY Green Bay

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Sturgeon Bay tree lighting and Christmas by the Bay Parade set for Nov. 20 and Dec. 5

STURGEON BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Destination Sturgeon Bay will hold holiday events over two weekends, beginning with the annual tree lighting Friday, Nov. 20, and the Christmas by the Bay Parade Saturday, Dec. 5. Tree lighting on Friday, Nov. 20. The annual tree lighting will take place at the Old...

Sturgeon Bay, WI · 1d

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Green Bay Couple Walks 41 Miles to Sturgeon Bay for Niece's Cancer Fight

Zach and Dani Boyea set out from their Green Bay porch with $1,000 already pledged on GoFundMe and a goal that would take them two full days to reach: walking 41 miles to Sturgeon Bay to raise money and awareness for their niece Clarena, who was diagnosed with a rare form of high-risk neuroblastoma at just seven months old. By the time they finished, the couple had raised more than $2,000 for her family.

Green Bay, WI · 18h

NBC26

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A Weekend Warmup After a Chilly End to the Week

For the second day in a row, temperatures across Northeast Wisconsin were below normal for the middle of November. Mostly cloudy skies and occasionally gusty northerly winds kept temperatures in the upper 30s to low 40s this afternoon. In addition to the chilly weather, this morning brought our first snowflakes to the NBC 26 viewing area. However, they were mainly confined to Door County, where up to about an inch of snow fell.

Wisconsin · 11h

CBS 58

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Flurries and cold air to start the weekend

It's a chilly start to the day with low temperatures early this morning dropping to below freezing for most. Feels like temperatures with a gusty north a northwest wind has been in the 20s this morning, and our wind chill values will barely get above freezing through this afternoon, as winds stay breezy with gusts reaching anywhere from 20-30mph out of the north. Our actual high today should get to around 43 degrees for Milwaukee.

Milwaukee, WI · 21h

Eagle Herald

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Marinette County committee debates reducing board

MARINETTE — Marinette County’s Executive Committee discussed reducing the county board from 30 members to 15, as a petition effort could put the question before voters in 2027. Public commenter Kim Brooks urged supervisors to consider board reduction alongside committee consolidation, while committee members debated representation, timing and how a smaller board would function. No action was taken at the Tuesday meeting. Brooks said consolidating committees could reduce repetitive meetings while maintaining oversight. She noted that many Wisconsin counties have consolidated committees and said a smaller board could be part of a broader restructuring. “You would have broad latitude in designing a new structure,” Brooks said. Brooks suggested that supervisors consider different committee assignments and options for public participation. She argued that streamlining could reduce staff time spent preparing for and attending meetings, while allowing department heads to focus on county work. Brooks also said meeting schedules affect who can serve. “This board does not adequately reflect the county,” Brooks said. Brooks added that morning and workday meetings can disadvantage working people, parents and other residents who might participate or serve as supervisors. Chair John Guarisco said his proposal was intended to open discussion, not prompt and immediate vote. He

Marinette County, WI · 1d

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A Wisconsin Veterans Group Will Recreate a 100-Year-Old Christmas Tree Sailing Tradition

A historic Christmas tree ship tradition returns to Wisconsin.

Sturgeon Bay, WI · 2d