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Good morning, Green Bay! In today’s edition: Gov. Tony Evers’ final state of the state, new restaurants opening, a hands-on distillers experience, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
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.
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.
Explore law enforcement firsthand: Applications are open for the Brown County Sheriff’s Citizens Academy, a behind the badge look at patrol and K9s. Sessions will run Thursdays Feb. 19 to April 23 — see how and when to apply.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per 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.
Protect your nest egg: Savvy investors are turning to gold amidst today’s inflation, national debt, and market uncertainty for a reason. It holds its value when everything else feels shaky. Case in point: it’s up ~62% since this month last year. If you’re curious about adding it and other precious metals to your portfolio, American Hartford has a super helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free, and definitely worth a read — check it out here.
*We do our best to avoid paywalled articles. If any slip through, let me know which ones and I’ll permanently remove them from our source list!
Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
Months of street restrictions ahead: Green Bay says part of South Adams Street will be closed to parking and southbound traffic for over six months as NEW Water continues its Downtown Interceptors Renewal Project. Business and residential access will stay open. Timing could change with weather. The $29 million sewer project is funded by wholesale rates. Get all the details.
Refresh your space: If you’re eyeing new wall art, a cozy throw, or a candle that makes chores feel optional, Homestead Decor curates furniture, lighting, and gifts, with familiar brands like Vera Bradley and Brighton, in a friendly, ever-changing boutique.
Local cider worth a pour: Craving something crisp without the sugar bomb? Stillmank Brewing Co. pours Glass Apple Cider in Crisp, Peach, and Grow A Pear, each easy-drinking and balanced for Northeast Wisconsin, made with natural ingredients. Meet your midweek “I deserve this” sipper.
Thinning hair? Same: I’ve been shedding a lot, and recently noticed my ponytail feeling thinner. After way too much panic-Googling, I discovered Keranique’s hair regrowth system. Everything with them is surprisingly easy: no quizzes, no pills, no choosing between dozens of products. Just grab the kit and follow the instructions. The best part? It’s $75 off right now, you’ll get three free gifts, AND you’ll get your money back if you don’t love the results.
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📆 Around town this week
All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
This week
🍞 Food Drive 2025 @ Joannes Park | Wednesday (1/7) at 8:00 AM – Think you’ve got a can or two hiding in the pantry? A local do-gooder is rolling between Green Bay and Wausau collecting food and funds, then stocking the community fridge at Joannes Park. Clean the cupboards, feel useful, skip the guilt.
🎻 Winter Bluegrass Warmer @ Titletown Brewing Co. | Thursday (1/8) at 6:00 PM – Winter got you crankier than your snowblower? Shake it off with the WickSnippers’ monthly bluegrass hang in Green Bay, a cozy night of pickin’, grinnin’, community, and room to dance. Second set’s open, so bring a fiddle or guitar, a cable, and a tune.
🎤 Next Stop Comedy @ Titletown Brewing Company | Friday (1/9) at 8:00 PM – Trade your Netflix chuckles for the real thing at Titletown Brewing, where Next Stop Comedy rolls in with a fresh lineup every time. National comics, intimate room, and a proper pint. Perfect for date night, catching up with friends, or recharging the laugh muscles.
This weekend
🥃 All Day Distillers Experience @ Paradise North Distillery | Saturday (1/10) at 8:00 AM – This hands-on distilling day lets you shadow the head distiller, poke around every step, and actually get your hands sticky. It is adult shop class with better smells, fewer splinters, and a well-earned reward at the end. Wear sensible shoes, brag later.
📖 Sarah Jane Peters Book Signing @ Lion’s Mouth Bookstore | Saturday (1/10) at 11:00 AM – Pop into Lion’s Mouth to meet local author Sarah Jane Peters signing Conscious Parenting in a Digital World. A heart-centered, trauma-informed toolkit of quick tips, age-specific strategies, and screen-time sanity, ideal for parents, educators, and grandparents craving connection, and fewer negotiations with tiny tech lawyers.
🏀 Green Bay Men’s Basketball vs. Northern Kentucky @ Kress Events Center | Sunday (1/11) at 1:00 PM – Ready to warm up for Wildcard weekend with something you can actually yell at in person? Green Bay takes on Northern Kentucky, with 920 concessions specials and a tip of the cap to our alumni, so bring your appetite, your voice, and hometown pride.
🎶 60 Minute Sound Bath @ Jenstar Movement Studio | Sunday (1/11) at 7:30 PM – Need a reset that doesn’t involve a crowded brunch line? Settle in for a 60-minute sound bath with Allisa of Shine Sound Therapy, crystal bowls, ocean drum, and bliss. Bring a mat or blanket, maybe a pillow, preregister, and call it the best $30 exhale.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Green Bay report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 37°F – Low: 27°F – Precip: 48%
A chance of rain and a slight chance of freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. North northwest wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Later: A slight chance of rain before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 36°F – Low: 29°F – Precip: 1%
Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
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