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Happy weekend, Manitowoc! 

In today’s happening-today edition: New ice cream parlor, a USS Cobia nook-and-cranny tour, and a hat or tote burning workshop + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.

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📰 In the news

Creamery marks a milestone: Manitowoc has sweet news. Cedar Crest Ice Cream, a Wisconsin family brand turning 50 this year, will open a new parlor in mid-October, bringing more scoops to town — see when it opens.

Outdoor stewardship in focus: Manitowoc County Fish & Game honored two members and raised $50,000 for local conservation, with officers reelected for 2026. Winter archery and trap events continue around the county — see upcoming expo and activities.

Governor spotlights nuclear planning: Following last year’s $2 million study order, the Wisconsin PSC and UW-Madison are mapping possible nuclear plant sites. Manitowoc area eyes Point Beach and the former Kewaunee plant site — get all the details.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.

Highlights this week:

• Shop local at Manitowoc Winter Farmers Market
• Decorate St. Patrick’s Day cookies
• Awaken gently with mindful flow
• Over 62? See how to turn home equity into tax-free cash

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A little color therapy: Craving a quick mood lift between errands? The Washington Park Mural splashes classic literary characters across the Manitowoc Public Library entrance, delivering pure neighborhood serotonin. It has a way of nudging your reading list and filling your camera roll without even trying.

Stitch inspiration, found: Intertwined fuels the “one more skein” moment with walls of woolly temptation: cashmere, alpaca, mohair, and hand-dyed colorways from a local maker. Need a nudge? Friendly classes and guidance revive languishing WIPs and spark your next cozy project.

Local pints, zero pretense: When the week calls for an easygoing hang, the taproom at PetSkull Brewing keeps things lively with fresh house beers, a tasty kitchen lineup, and frequent music and trivia nights, making it an effortless plan that still feels like a win.

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📆 Around town today & tomorrow

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

♀ Women’s Summit 4: Things No One Told Us @ Franciscan Center for Music Education and Performance | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Treat yourself to a day built by women, for women, with sessions on resilience, wellness, nutrition that fits your life, and caring for a changing body. Expect mindful movement, a restorative sound bath, and wisdom with a few relatable WTFs, minus the cheesy pep talks.

🤸 Open Gym and Jump @ Wilson Middle School | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Got cabin-fever gremlins at home? Take them to Open Gym and Jump at Wilson Middle School for bounce houses, basketball, scooters, hula hoops, and all the sanctioned chaos they can handle, free, with a giveaway. You supervise, they burn off winter wiggles, everyone sleeps.

📖 Guest Reader: Cassidy Weaver @ Phenomenal Love | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Treat yourself to clarity with guest reader Cassidy Weaver at Phenomenal Love. She is in for a limited stint, reading the room, your cards, and maybe your choices, so book fast. Call or swing by to snag an appointment before your neighbor does.

🌳 Branching Out: Pruning Trees & Shrubs @ Manitowoc Public Library | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Finally, a legit excuse to tell your lilacs who’s boss. The Master Gardeners are teaming with Manitowoc Public Library for a pruning crash course with UW Extension’s VJ Pandian, covering plant science, what to cut, when, and why. Less hacking, more handsome hedges.

🔥 Hat or Tote Burning Workshop @ Cool City Brewing Company (Two Rivers) | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Whether you’re a hat person or a tote loyalist, Cool City Brewing hosts indoor burning we can get behind, a hands-on wood-burning workshop to customize your own. Pick rancher, western, or trucker, then add bands, stencils, and some swagger, with coaching if freehand scares you.

🌱 Paper Mache Plant Pots @ Inky Blues Community Art Center (Two Rivers) | Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 PM – Whether your green thumb is legendary or mostly theoretical, this hands-on workshop has you making a unique, eco-friendly paper mache planter, then heading home with a small plant to get you started. Simple techniques, satisfying results, and zero pretension, all for $30 per person.

⚓ Nook & Cranny Tour Aboard USS Cobia @ Wisconsin Maritime Museum | Sunday (3/8) at 12:30 PM – Ever wonder what the regular tour skips? Climb through the nooks and crannies of the USS Cobia with guides who know which levers not to touch. Space is tight, so reserve early; tickets are $45, $40 for members, and it’s not for kids under 12.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/7 Jukebox Chaos @ The Tipsy Tomato – 5:00 PM
• 3/7 The 308’s @ Whisky D’s (Two Rivers) – 6:00 PM
• 3/7 Bobby Allen @ The Linebacker Sports Bar – 7:00 PM
• 3/7 The Winds of March: The General @ Capitol Civic Centre – 7:30 PM
• 3/12 “Radium Girls” @ Capitol Civic Centre – 7:30 PM
• 3/13 Lost in a Name @ Tapped on the Lakeshore (Two Rivers) – 7:00 PM
• 3/13 Radium Girls @ Capitol Civic Centre – 7:30 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Manitowoc report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 54°F – Low: 33°F – Precip: 34%

Patchy fog and a slight chance of rain before 7am, then a chance of rain and patchy fog between 7am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy. High near 54, with temperatures falling to around 44 in the afternoon. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 54°F – Low: 45°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

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