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Hello Green Bay! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: A $1 buyback to revive stalled apartments, a police soft room for victims, and a Polish pierogi class + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.
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📰 In the news
City weighs tougher project terms: Green Bay aims to revive the stalled Shipyard apartments with a $1 buyback option. The Redevelopment Authority is considering a deal requiring vertical construction to start by June 1 — read the full story.
A gentler approach to support: Green Bay Police created a ‘soft room’ for victims and witnesses, offering stuffed animals and sensory toys, with support from St. Norbert College through a Violence Against Women Act grant — see how the space helps.
Future structural repairs outlined: Green Bay’s Main Street bridge is closed today as part of a three day maintenance shutdown that began March 2, with detours via Broadway, Walnut Street and Monroe Avenue — see what’s planned for repairs.
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.
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.
Highlights this week:
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🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+
Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance
Nothing prepares you for a late-night emergency at the vet. I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache.
From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.
As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.
It’s super affordable and reimburses up to 90% on qualified vet bills. It was too late for me, but it’s not too late for you. Sign up today.
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🫶 We got your back
Snow days, sorted: Zeller’s Ski and Sports keeps skis sharp, boots fitting right, and stoke high with expert tuning, friendly know-how, and Nordic, alpine, snowboard, and snowshoe gear. When snow melts, they switch to kayaks, SUPs, and racks, keeping you rolling year round.
Small plates, big mood: Tapas-style bites, charcuterie boards, and a sip-friendly wine and cocktail lineup make Studio 1212 Cafe & Wine Bar an easy weeknight win. The breezy waterfront setting drops shoulders on contact, while shareable plates and unfussy sips keep the vibe light, cheerful, and casually indulgent.
Dinner-and-a-movie, upgraded: Tables at every row and a full menu heading to your seat make De Pere Cinema a cozy, easy pick for new releases. Bring a friend, claim a rocker, and let pizza land as the previews roll. Weeknight plans… solved.
Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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📖 A Reading of “A Sand County Almanac” @ Aldo Leopold Community School K-8 | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Whether you’ve dog-eared A Sand County Almanac since college, or you think Leopold is a salad, come for a free community reading with kid activities, snacks, and local orgs. Want the mic? Volunteers read, snag a free copy, and feel extra virtuous.
❄ Winter Market on Military @ BMO Harris Bank | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Head upstairs at the BMO Bank Building for Winter Market on Military, indoors, because Wisconsin, a small-town-style farmers market with real Green Bay charm. Load up on local produce, meats, sourdough, and cheese, then browse truffles, pickles, and gifts while running into half your neighbors.
📸 Pop-Up Photography Sessions @ Lion’s Mouth Bookstore | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Nothing beats looking effortlessly literary while someone else handles the lighting. Pop into Lion’s Mouth for a 10-minute mini, snag 5 downloadable shots and a print release for $150, then treat yourself to a latte, a linger in the stacks, and frame-worthy bragging rights.
🌱 Brown County Seed Library Launch @ Brown County Library (Central Library) | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – The Brown County Seed Library is kicking off the new growing season with expert talks, hands-on demos, and kid stuff that actually entertains. Meet Mother Nature, make seed art, and snag free seeds, from veggies and herbs to pollinator-friendly natives. Free, fun, and local.
🥟 Polish Pierogi Class @ The Flour Pot – LLC | Sunday (3/8) at 11:00 AM – If your dumpling game tops out at takeout, Kristen’s pierogi class is the move. Mix, roll, fill, and shape, sample them boiled and sautéed, then leave with a stash, plus recipes for potato and onion, and mushroom and sauerkraut. No experience needed, ages 12+ welcome.
🎺 UW-Varsity Band @ The Weidner | Sunday (3/8) at 2:00 PM – Grab your red and white, the UW Varsity Band hits The Weidner with a high-energy blast of old favorites, new hits, and halftime swagger. Think game day without the bleachers, and your ticket funds local UW-Madison scholarships, which feels pretty great.
🌿 Macrame Workshop – Plant Hanger @ The French House of Clay | Wednesday (3/11) at 5:30 PM – Get knotty with a hands-on macrame workshop that finally gives your trailing pothos a proper throne. Learn beginner-friendly knots, customize with beads, and yes, walk out with a boho hanger. Spring for the upgrade, and you leave with planter, succulent, soil, and the works.
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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📻 Green Bay report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 53°F – Low: 31°F – Precip: 0%
Patchy fog between 7am and 8am. Sunny. High near 53, with temperatures falling to around 51 in the afternoon. South wind 1 to 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. East southeast wind around 3 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 43°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 38%
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A slight chance of rain before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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.
This house is wild
This custom-built 3-bed ranch borders The Woods golf course with no rear neighbor. A cathedral-ceiling great room with stone fireplace opens to kitchen and pantry. The lower level adds a family room with second fireplace, kitchenette, and 13×13 craft room or fourth bedroom. A 3-car garage links to a workshop with dust collector and air compressor, plus a south-facing pergola.
Take a peek inside →
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