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Hi Kenosha, hope you’re having a great weekend!
In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Downtown redevelopment unveiled, St. Patrick’s Day parade, and all-you-can-eat fish fry + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Kenosha protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 Most-clicked stories this week
Projects progress and preservation: Kenosha saw coffee shop rezoning approved, the former Eagle Club given six months to restore, the first phase of downtown redevelopment unveiled, and a proposed truck dealership clearing a hurdle — get all the details.
Popular plates draw loyal diners: As Lent continues, Racine County restaurants keep fish fry tradition alive. Roma Lodge in Mount Pleasant serves all-you-can-eat cod or perch, while Union Grove’s TinCAN Roadhouse offers a cod special — see prices, sides, and locations.
Closing a coverage gap: After a 96-0 Assembly vote on February 19, Gail’s Law to expand breast cancer screenings heads to Gov. Evers, with Pleasant Prairie Rep. Amanda Nedweski applauding the bipartisan win — learn what the bill does.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 This week’s top finds
That 5×5 craving: Since 1972, Ron’s Place has been the spot for the juicy 5×5 burger and creative riffs. Pair that stacker with their Tour of Teas, and your weeknight is sorted… easy, satisfying, unmistakably Kenosha, every single bite.
Serious pasta cravings: At Tuscany Bistro Bar & Grill, the comfort-carb sweet spot is real, with house lasagna, truffle ravioli, and linguine pescatore topped with lobster tail, plus warm rolls and that addictive olive oil dip. Weeknight dinner feels casually fancy, and you’ll definitely want leftovers.
Serious wing cravings: Waterfront Warehouse keeps Kenosha’s wing game sharp with crispy bone-in or boneless, plus sauces from Coconut Curry to Cajun-Lime dry rub. Ideal for low-key hangs when you want reliably tasty without the fuss, just good wings and easy vibes.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Sneak peek at next week
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🧘 Yoga Flow for Pelvic Floor/ Deep Core @ AALTO Enhancement Center | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – Strengthen the stuff that lets you sneeze, laugh, and lift groceries without drama at this semi-private Thursday Yoga Flow for pelvic floor and deep core. Book online or call, then just show up; they bring the water, mat, block, and all the toys.
🍲 Upscale Winter Comfort Food @ Uncorkt (Racine) | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – Cold nights call for comfort food that actually puts on pants. Uncorkt on Main hosts a class that elevates the cozy with winter greens, Shrimp de Jonghe, roasted broccoli, and a milk chocolate caramel tart, with wine pairings. Impress guests, spoil yourself, all for $50.
☘ St. Patrick’s Day Celebration @ The Downtown Building | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – Pull on some green and head downtown for Kenosha’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration, a neighborhood-wide excuse to linger, laugh, and support the locals. Expect festive storefronts, plenty of Irish cheer, and a choose-your-own-adventure between kid-friendly stops, and a pint or two.
🍁 Maple Syrup Hikes @ Petrifying Springs Park (Bristol) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Warm days, cold nights, and suddenly, around here, we’re all about sap at Petrifying Springs County Park. Take a short hike with the naturalists, watch a tree tapping demo, learn how maple becomes syrup, then taste the good stuff; family friendly, pre-registration required at pringlenc.org/events.
☘ St. Patrick’s Day Parade @ TBD (Racine) | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Downtown is going gloriously green as the St. Patrick’s Day Parade rolls from State and Main to City Hall, all floats, bands, and familiar faces. Wear that questionable sweater, wave at neighbors, then chase it with reubens, pints, and easy ramp parking.
🎨 Let’s Get Toasty Date Night @ Pinot’s Palette – Pleasant Prairie | Saturday (3/14) at 6:30 PM – Pleasant Prairie’s Pinot’s Palette is hosting a date night paint class where you can cozy up on one canvas or tag-team two, testing your teamwork without assembling Ikea furniture. Full bar on site, no BYOB, bring snacks, and leave with art, laughter, and plausible deniability.
🧶 Knit Sweater Workshop @ Unraveled Creative Studio (Racine) | Sunday (3/15) at 10:30 AM – Finally make that sweater you keep threatening to knit at this pick-your-own-pattern workshop, with a pro steering you from gauge to glory. Four meetups, knit at your own pace, top-down circular yokes only, one color or colorwork, $75, ages 16+, bragging rights included.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 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.
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📻 Kenosha report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 58°F – Low: 46°F – Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 62°F – Low: 42°F – Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North wind around 5 mph.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
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 outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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