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'Mrs. Doubtfire' brings a Wisconsin actor home in a dream-come-true role

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Growing up in Wisconsin in the 1990s, Chaz Ingraham said he remembers being “obsessed” with the 1993 film “Mrs. Doubtfire.”. But it wasn’t just the story — he loved the comedic timing, plus the movie featured one of his theatrical heroes.

Wisconsin · 6h
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12 Wisconsin Museums To Visit For Free When You Need An Indoor Escape

One free museum in Wisconsin stays open 24 hours a day. It sits inside an airport, so you could explore aviation history at 3 a.m. if the mood strikes. That unusual fact sent me hunting for more free indoor spots, and the list got weird fast. One former library holds a mummy, and one campus museum has a dark room where rocks glow like tiny party lights.

Wisconsin · 2d
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Shipwrecks Rest Off This Stretch Of Wisconsin Shoreline Near Two Rivers

More than 10,000 artifacts pulled from 41 shipwrecks sit inside one lakeside museum. That alone made me stop scrolling. These objects came from ships that went down in Lake Michigan, some nearly two centuries ago. The cold, fresh water here acts like a giant time capsule. Some wrecks offshore still...

Wisconsin · 1d
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Local designer Samantha James goes viral after surprise TV showcase

Local news about the companies, people and issues that impact business in Northeast Wisconsin and beyond. Samantha Tuchscherer is only 20, but her career has already taken many unexpected turns. Her unique fashion sense made her something of an outcast in her conservative high school, she says, so she switched...

Oshkosh, WI · 2d
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Aspirus Painted Rock Project Spreads Kindness from Wisconsin Rapids to Kansas

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. – What began as a family hobby for an Aspirus employee grew into a community-wide act of kindness that touched coworkers, local residents, and a young cancer patient hundreds of miles away. For years, Amy Ortner, an Ultrasound Technologist with Aspirus, has participated in the local...

Wisconsin Rapids, WI · 9h

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Grand Theater in Wausau reopens after renovations

The new-look Grand Theater opens Saturday. Six months of construction are in the books, and the venue is ready to welcome Wayne Newton to the stage. Second Century Campaign Marketing Manager Sadie Fisher says patrons will notice a mix of new and old looks. “It will feel like the Grand you know and love, but it also looks so much brighter and fresher. The theater itself has so many colors.”

Wausau, WI · 11h

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XRoads41 single-day tickets on sale to see Sam Hunt, Tim McGraw in Oshkosh

OSHKOSH – Fans who want to catch just one night of XRoads41 can now buy single-day tickets for the 2027 festival, organizers announced Friday. The three-day country music festival returns Aug. 12-14, 2027, in Oshkosh. Single-day and three-day tickets, along with camping, are on sale at XRoads41.com . Full XRoads41 lineup revealed: XRoads41 reveals full 2027 lineup for Oshkosh festival Who is playing at XRoads41? Sam Hunt headlines Thursday, Aug. 12. Florida Georgia Line headlines Friday, Aug. 13, and Tim McGraw closes the festival Saturday, Aug. 14. Jason Derulo, Two Friends and Stephen Wilson Jr. are direct support on the Main Stage. The electronic DJ duo Two Friends will perform its Big Boots set. Read more: Florida Georgia Line joins Tim McGraw as XRoads41 2027 headliner The rest of the lineup includes Avery Anna, Corey Kent, Craig Morgan, Dexter and The Moonrocks, Diamond Rio, Graham Barham, Emily Ann Roberts, Kassi Ashton and Redferrin. XRoads41 tickets and payment plan Fans can choose general admission or VIP experiences for a single day or all three. A zero-interest payment plan is available at checkout. Fans can lock in a single-day ticket for less than $17 down or a three-day ticket for less than

Oshkosh, WI · 8h

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FIRST LOOK: Inside the Grand Theater’s $17 million renovation

The whine of power tools will soon give way to the roar of the crowd at Wausau’s historic Grand Theater, which has been closed since May and stripped to its bones for a monumental $17 million summer glow-up. This weekend, the 99-year-old landmark wakes up from its summer slumber...

Wausau, WI · 2d

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Wisconsin Inn Burns Down In 1917, But Firefighters Save Its Bar From 1889, And More Than A Century Later It Still Stands In The Dining Room

In 1917, a fire tore through a roadside inn west of Milwaukee and burned off its...

Wisconsin · 1d

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Wow's the word when it comes to the scale of Whitehall Sands, another gem of a destination golf course being built in Wisconsin

WHITEHALL — From the highest point of Whitehall Sands, the Cat bulldozers and excavators shaping the golf course below looked like tiny yellow toys. Derrick Bushman pointed out the church steeples of Independence, six miles away. It’s difficult to adequately describe the majestic scale of the course, under construction...

Wisconsin · 2d

The Northwestern

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Oshkosh Festival of Gratitude returns Nov. 24 after years away

OSHKOSH – The Oshkosh Festival of Gratitude will return Nov. 24 after a hiatus of a few years. The event will begin with a potluck meal at 5 p.m. hosted by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community at 300 N. Eagle St., according to a community announcement. Area faith communities will then share performance art, music, poetry and inspirational pieces celebrating gratitude from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Alberta Kimball Auditorium at Oshkosh West High School, 375 N. Eagle St. A free-will offering will be accepted to help cover rental expenses. Any money collected beyond those expenses will be donated to the Oshkosh Area Community Pantry . This story was produced by reporter Nida Tazeen, NTazeen@usatodayco.com , with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on Oshkosh Northwestern: Oshkosh Festival of Gratitude returns Nov. 24 after years away

Oshkosh, WI · 14h

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Menasha hype song drums up support for $1 million competition

MENASHA (WLUK) -- As voting in the Friday Night 5G Lights competition enters its final days, Menasha High School has released a hype song to drive participation. Menasha is one of four schools competing for the grand prize in the competition sponsored by T-Mobile. The ultimate prize is $1 million, which the school says would go toward rebuilding the tornado-damaged Nathan Calder Stadium.

Menasha, WI · 1d

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‘Beyond Survival’ Presents the Cost of the Fires of 1871

The Belgian Heritage Center will host “Beyond Survival: The True Cost of the Fires of 1871,” a human-centered examination of the disaster that reshaped northeastern Wisconsin more than 150 years ago. The free event takes place Saturday, Nov. 7, from 1 to 4 pm, at the Belgian Heritage...

Manitowoc County, WI · 1d

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Fox Hills Golf Resort: Rustic Golf Properties Buys the Hotel, and Your Next Wisconsin Golf Trip Just Got Easier

Rustic Golf Properties has acquired Fairway Inn & Suites, the premier hotel at Fox Hills Golf Resort in Mishicot, Wisconsin. The acquisition brings the hotel and the golf operation together under one roof, giving golfers a true stay-and-play destination where the room, the round, and the post-round refreshments are all handled by the same team.

Mishicot, WI · 4d

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Healthcare in Waupaca’s old days

WAUPACA – The Winchester Academy will present “The Doctor Is In: A History of Medicine and Healthcare in Waupaca,” by Tracy Behrendt on November 9 at 6:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 206 E. Badger Street in Waupaca. Tracy Behrendt moved to Waupaca in 2011 and has...

Waupaca, WI · 2d

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Sheboygan County Museum Announces Temporary Closure

A local museum has temporarily closed its doors. The Sheboygan County Museum has announced that, as of November 1st, they are closed four tours for a number of weeks. This closure comes as museum staff prepares for the opening of its Holiday Memories 2026 exhibit, which will run from November 27th through December 30th.

Sheboygan County, WI · 2d

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Weyauwega International Film Festival showcases local and global flicks

Local news about the companies, people and issues that impact business in Northeast Wisconsin and beyond. In a small town in central Wisconsin, independent filmmaking gets a stage in a global way. Each November since 2011, the Weyauwega International Film Festival has offered filmmakers the chance to showcase their work...

Weyauwega, WI · 1d

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Grammy winners Third Coast Percussion visit Elkhart Lake Nov. 20

ELKHART LAKE – Grammy-winning Third Coast Percussion will perform at the Ronald Mauk Auditorium in Elkhart Lake at 7 p.m. Nov. 20. The Chicago-based percussion quartet will appear as part of its 20th anniversary, according to a community announcement. The concert is intended for the entire family. The program will span a range of musical styles rooted in the group's classical training and collaborations. The ensemble has collaborated with choreographers Twyla Tharp and Lil Buck and composers Philip Glass and Danny Elfman, according to the announcement. "The great thing about percussion is that it’s a part of every style of music and every culture in the world," founding member David Skidmore said. Third Coast Percussion will work with Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah students Third Coast Percussion also will conduct hands-on workshops with Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah students Nov. 20. The workshops are designed to "help students begin to explore their instruments as a vehicle of creativity, and open the door to becoming great musicians," according to the announcement. Students will be introduced to percussion instruments from around the world as well as ways to make music with objects found at home. Support for the concert comes from the Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah Education Foundation, Kohler Foundation,

Elkhart Lake, WI · 1d

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Sheboygan Pops Announces Free ‘Community’ Winter Concert Dec. 5

SHEBOYGAN, WI — The Sheboygan Pops Concert Band will present Community: A Winter Concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, December 5, 2026, at Sheboygan Lutheran High School, 3323 University Drive, Sheboygan. Admission is free, and the performance is family-friendly. A musical celebration of connection. The concert centers on community and...

Sheboygan, WI · 2d