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02/20/2020

Wisconsin native Viola Smith performed at President Harry Truman’s inauguration in 1949. She's still playing today.

05/16/2019

Yous guys agree? Er no?

UPPER PENINSULA (WPBN/WGTU) -- According to a new study, Yoopers have one of the sexiest accents in the United States. TheBig 7 Travelsurvey was conducted from a social audience of 1. 5 million people. The dialect of the Upper Peninsula, "Yoopernese," has been ranked 14th.

04/01/2019

Sad to hear that the Appleton man behind some beloved music passed away - but what a contribution Maury Laws made to the world while he was here!

Read our 2013 article by Grace K. Savides

“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” is not just one of the best Christmas movies, but one of the best coming of age stories period. From the heartbreaking Island of Misfit Toys to the air-…

11/02/2018

Didn't get Polar Express passes for your family?

Unison Credit Union is giving you a chance to win the hottest holiday tickets in town! (See below for details, and make sure to visit their page to Like and comment on the ORIGINAL post to qualify)

Enter to ❄️WIN❄️ a pack of 4 tickets to the Polar Express Train Ride on 12/1 at 8:00 p.m. Enter by commenting on this post and tagging someone you'd like to take the ride with! 🚂

Ends 11/19. Must comment on original post [this post] with tag to enter. National Railroad Museum • The Polar Express™ Train Ride

07/06/2018

What would you add to this list?

Make the summer count! https://jsonl.in/2Gs9hdw

06/15/2018

The good news? We made the Top 10!

The bad news? MN made the Top 5 ...

Yes, the I.Q. test is controversial, but it's one of the few consistent metrics we have. Here's how the states compare.

06/11/2018

Summer and Blue Moon ice cream go hand-in-hand!

But, what's the story behind that funky flavor?
Find out on WhooNEW - http://whoonew.com/2013/07/blue-moon-ice-cream/

Finally, summer has arrived to Green Bay... Well we think anyway so we made an extra 30 gallons of our 100 year old Blue Moon ice cream recipe!

06/07/2018

candy bars are in production and will be ready for sale soon...we will keep you posted. So many awesome prizes from downtown shops! Looking forward to a fun filled summer Appleton!!

05/25/2018

Nominate a deserving kid you know ...
Shopko Green Bay Packers

11-year-old Macy Hartjes has a passion for painting.

05/07/2018

😥 So long, Ray! Has there been a more recognizable Wisconsin pitchman?

Today the news is spreading that Ray Szmanda, the Midwest-famous “Menards Guy,” a multi-decade TV commercial pitchman for everything from paint to faucets to lumber, passed away May 6 at the age of 91. For nearly 25 years ...

05/07/2018

Looking for waterfront restaurants and bars on the Fox River? These 8 spots offer everything you need on a hot summer day: food, cocktails, coffee, and waffles.

04/30/2018

Shopko is recognizing kids who are making a difference in their communities. Nominate kids between 6 and 12 and they could be recognized at Lambeau Field!

Kids Making a Difference - Landing Page