Good morning, Green Bay! In today’s edition: Packers Fan Hall of Fame finalists, wolf feeding, the Vista Cruiser’s new home, and more. Let’s get to it!

— Cait Baker

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Curated by popular demand — here are this week’s most-clicked events, local spots, and stories.

Green Bay dining in 2026: New dining spots are coming, including self-pour District Pour Haus in Ashwaubenon and Bay House Landing in Scott aiming for mid-January, plus Rocky’Z has been hiring for a second location — see what’s opening around Green Bay.

Need a burrito fix? When cravings hit, Ricos Burritos keeps it classic with hearty burritos and bowls, ready fast in person or available online. Consider it your midweek save when dinner feels like a chore, and you want something satisfying without overthinking.

Fan devotion in the spotlight: The Packers Fan Hall of Fame finalists have been officially announced, including three viewers from Wittenberg and Wausau, WI, plus Patrick Suplicki, a past finalist — see who’s in the running.

Community composting momentum grows: Greener Bay Compost diverted 127,297 pounds of waste from landfills in 2025, thanks to subscribers and partners. The Green Bay company now aims to reach 500,000 pounds with new customers — see how to get involved.

From sitcom prop to legend: That ’70s Show’s Vista Cruiser has a permanent home at the Automobile Gallery and Event Center, downtown Green Bay after yearslong effort that included an August unveiling at Lambeau Field — see how it came together.

Statehouse moment gains significance: Gov. Tony Evers will deliver his final State of the State February 17 at the Capitol in Madison. It will be the latest in 24 years as campaigns heat up — get all the details.

Are you overpaying? The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. I was paying over $300 for ONE car until I checked out various quotes, switched providers, and ultimately cut my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably losing money too — this free comparison tool makes it easy.

Gold & silver are hot: Gold just had it’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150% in 2025… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. If you’re curious about adding precious metals to your portfolio as a market hedge, American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.

A new haircare solution: My hair’s been thinning and I’ve been quietly ignoring it, hoping it’ll fix itself. Plot twist… it hasn’t. When I finally started looking into what I should do, there were so many options I didn’t know where to start. I stumbled on Keranique, and its simplicity really sold me. One kit, no pills, no choosing products, and no confusion whatsoever. It’s also on sale with a money-back guarantee (although I doubt you’ll need it).

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🐺 Wolf Feeding @ Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary | Tuesday (1/13) at 1:30 PM – Craving some real dinner theater? Meet in front of the wolf exhibit by the Woodland Building to watch feeding time, then stick around to chat with staff and volunteers about pack behavior, quirks, and why they run the neighborhood. Low drama, high wow.

🏺 Pick Your Project – Pottery Workshop @ The French House of Clay | Wednesday (1/14) at 5:30 PM – Swap binge-watching for a night at The French House of Clay near downtown Green Bay, where you pick a project and make something you’ll keep. Go slab from scratch or finesse a premade form, with tools, stencils, firing, and glaze included, and no experience needed.

🎭 “Beets” @ Robert Lee Brault Playhouse | Thursday (1/15) at 4:00 PM – Trade Netflix for nuance and catch Beets, a WWII-set romantic drama about love, acceptance, and shared humanity. Expect an intimate, thoughtful production, and the kind of story that sparks porch conversations, not car-chase debates. Bring tissues, not takes.

🧑 Make & Take Lasagna Night @ Howe Elementary School | Thursday (1/15) at 5:30 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to get dinner handled, Make & Take Lasagna Night is it. Layer like a pro, then leave smug with a pan for the oven, the freezer, or bribing picky eaters. Limited to 20 families at Howe Cafeteria.

🧩 Our Lady of Lourdes Puzzle Competition @ Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church | Thursday (1/15) at 6:00 PM – Finally, a competition where sitting quietly is a power move. Our Lady of Lourdes hosts a 500 piece sprint, two hours, teams of 1 to 4. Ten bucks per team, prizes for top three, and only 15 teams, so email [email protected] to claim a spot.

🎤 Danen Kane @ Cup O Joy | Friday (1/16) at 7:30 PM – Danen Kane is taking over CupOJoy with vulnerable, hope-soaked lyrics and a sound that drifts between European rock, earthy jazz, and straight-up sincerity. Think intimate, honest, goosebumps music. Bring your listening ears, your coffee habit, and maybe a tissue.

🤠 Lonestar and more @ EPIC Event Center | Friday (1/16) at 7:30 PM – Lonestar, Restless Heart, and Little Texas share one stage at EPIC Event Center, and yes, you still know every chorus. Expect tight harmonies, two-step-ready hits, and shameless sing-alongs, the good kind. Dust off the boots, grab your favorite plus-one, and call it date night.

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Weather forecast

Today – High: 33°F – Low: 21°F – Precip: 92%

Snow. Mostly cloudy. High near 33, with temperatures falling to around 29 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 3 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. Later: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy. Low around 21, with temperatures rising to around 24 overnight. West northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 29°F – Low: 23°F – Precip: 2%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Later: A slight chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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