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6 Wisconsin Christmas Markets Where Families Sip Cocoa And Shop Handmade Gifts

Cold hands, warm cocoa, and a gift made by a local artist can turn holiday shopping into a family memory. Wisconsin’s Christmas markets offer a cheerful break from crowded stores, with handmade treasures and seasonal treats to explore. From New Glarus to Green Bay, these outings give families a...

Wisconsin · 2d
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How Racine Turned a Danish Pretzel Into Wisconsin's State Pastry

If you have lived in Wisconsin long enough, someone has handed you a white bakery box or flat, waxed paper bag and told you to cut a slice for the table. Inside is an oval of pastry, glazed and filled. That is a Racine kringle, and since 2013 it has been the official state pastry.

Racine, WI · 18h
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Closed West Allis school could be converted into affordable housing

WEST ALLIS, Wis. — A closed West Allis elementary school could become a 55-unit affordable apartment building, as developers look to reuse vacant school properties amid Wisconsin’s housing shortage. Longfellow Elementary closed in June 2023 as the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District worked to cut costs and adjust...

West Allis, WI · 7h
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The Children's Place files for bankruptcy, says closures loom

Kids' clothing retailer The Children’s Place has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will close some stores to keep the business up and running, new court filings show. There is one location in the Fox Valley inside the Fox River Mall at 4301 W. Wisconsin Ave. in Grand Chute. The store is located next to Maurices near JCPenney . There are four other Wisconsin locations in Baraboo, Johnson Creek, Greendale and Wauwatosa. The Children's Place filed a bankruptcy petition along with 13 affiliated debtors in a New Jersey bankruptcy court on Nov. 8, according to court documents the company sent to USA TODAY. The retailer plans to sell all its assets and said in a news release that it aims to keep the business open. In a statement to USA TODAY on Nov. 10, the company said all its stores and e-commerce websites are open, but certain locations must close at some point. The Children's Place added that it is evaluating its store portfolio, calling the process a difficult decision. The company has two digital storefronts, 495 retail stores in North America and sells its items through wholesale marketplaces such as Amazon. International franchise and wholesale partners also sell the

Grand Chute, WI · 1d

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Kenosha Seeks Long-Term Guarantees as Microsoft Data Center Negotiations Continue

KENOSHA, Wis. (WLIP)— Nearly two years after Microsoft first pursued plans for a major data center development in Kenosha, city officials are still negotiating the terms of a project that could generate millions of dollars in annual tax revenue but also raise questions about its long-term impact on residents and taxpayers.

Kenosha, WI · 3d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Racine Buyers Find More Options as List Prices Cool

Racine buyers gained more options and negotiating power as inventory surged, prices dropped, and price cuts climbed.

Racine, WI · 3d

FOX6Now.com Milwaukee

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Milwaukee County Transit System gears up for the holidays

The workers of the Milwaukee Country Transit System (MCTS) are doing what they can to bring some holiday cheer to your life. Anna Schryver with MCTS joined FOX6 NOW to explain.

Milwaukee County, WI · 23h