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Hey Green Bay, hope your week’s off to a good start! In case you missed yesterday’s email, BaseLocal Business went live last week… and it’s going way better than I ever could have imagined!
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The more businesses we have on the platform, the more events, announcements, news, cool spots to check out, and deals we’ll have to share with you all every week. So if you know of a local business that belongs in the newsletter, forward this email to them or send ‘em here so they sign up too! The more the merrier 🙂
That’s all for today – let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
A cherished refuge’s milestone year: Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary is celebrating 90 years in Green Bay, marking decades of rescues and community joy with special hikes, animal interactions, and events happening throughout 2026 — see what’s planned for 2026.
Protecting communities amid tech growth: Wisconsin Republicans are pushing a bill to regulate data centers, setting rules on water, electricity, closed-loop cooling, and on-site renewables. It could reach governor’s desk by the end of March — learn what’s in the bill.
New chapter for a classic: Green Bay staple Kroll’s East is for sale at $850,000 as the Schauer family retires after decades. The 1935 spot is known for butter burgers and homemade chili — see the sale details.
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.
Gold & silver are hot: Gold just had its 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.
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Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
New momentum for community marketplace: Construction on the Green Bay Public Market will resume in the second quarter of this year at Old Fort Square on Broadway. After three delays from higher costs, leaders aim to raise $5.5 million through state grants, federal tax credits, and donations. About $500,000 has been issued so far. See the funding breakdown.
Small-batch sip stop: Mona Rose Winery pours award-winning small-batch wines in a cozy tasting room, and you can peek into the fermentation room. Bring a friend, sample a few favorites, and pair with specialty cheeses for an effortless weeknight upgrade.
Treat your feet: Whether you’re clocking miles on the Fox River Trail or corralling kids at Lambeau tailgates, The Heel Shoe Fitters has fit pros and on-staff pedorthists to dial in comfort from a deep selection. Think of it as a tune-up for your stride, not just new shoes.
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).
An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🥐 Danish Pastry-Kringle @ The Flour Pot | Friday (1/23) at 2:00 PM – Trade your weekend errands for flaky layers and a sugar high. Bake along with Flour Pot’s pastry pros, Gina Guth and Jill Kocian, and craft a 10-inch kringle filled with fruit, nuts, or candy. Your own station, all set up, bragging rights included.
✨ Member Night: Let It Glow @ The Children’s Museum | Friday (1/23) at 4:30 PM – Nothing beats giving the kids a midwinter glow-up at the Children’s Museum of Green Bay. Members are free, can bring a friend for five bucks, non-members tag along with a member, and Olaf shows up. Expect glow-in-the-dark play, glowing snow, and relief from early sunsets.
🏺 Pick Your Project – Pottery Workshop @ The French House of Clay | Friday (1/23) at 5:30 PM – Trade scrolling for clay at The French House of Clay Studio, where you pick a project and use tools, textures, and stencils like a kid with property taxes. Start from scratch or finesse a pre-made form, then they fire, glaze, and make you look talented.
This weekend
🌱 Planting Party @ Roots on 9th | Saturday (1/24) at 11:00 AM – Think crafty hour meets garden therapy, with tunes, messy hands, and no judgment for talking to your pothos. BYO drink, bring a plant or adopt one, then build a moss pole, paint mushroom décor, or repot with premium soil. $16, with $10 toward your project.
❄ Winterfest on Broadway @ On Broadway | Saturday (1/24) at 11:00 AM – Bundle up and hit Broadway for Winterfest, where the Packers bring the cheer and you find real warmth in hot cocoa, s’mores, and carriage rides. Crafts, games, food trucks, a vendor market, and a district scavenger hunt keep the kids busy, you smugly entertained.
🏺 Kids Paint-a-Pot @ Ivy Trails | Saturday (1/24) at 11:00 AM – Need a winter sanity saver with the kids? Hit the Paint-a-Pot class where they decorate foxes, turtles, gnomes, or floral planters, then plant a succulent to actually keep alive. All supplies included, $19.99 per kid, limited designs, so call or stop in to reserve.
🧙 The Wizard of Oz @ Notre Dame Academy Musical and Theatre | Sunday (1/25) at 2:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for an excuse to belt Somewhere Over the Rainbow in public, this is it. The Wizard of Oz wraps with Senior Sunday, a send-off for the cast, pit, and crew’s seniors, technicolor and big hearts. Tickets at the door, or online.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Green Bay report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 9°F – Low: 6°F – Precip: 1%
Sunny. High near 9, with temperatures falling to around 6 in the afternoon. Wind chill values as low as -17. West southwest wind 7 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Later: Snow likely after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 20°F – Low: 4°F – Precip: 40%
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. West northwest wind 2 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
This house is wild
Custom built with four bedrooms and two fireplaces, this home pairs warmth with modern ease. An airy foyer opens to a living room and kitchen flooded with light from wide windows and a patio door. Fresh LVP flooring, white cabinetry, granite counters, new lighting and appliances, and a large island set a clean tone. A pantry, first floor laundry, and six panel doors add everyday ease.
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