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Hey Sheboygan, hope your week’s off to a good start! An interactive dinosaur show, ice bowling, an annual brat fry, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Family fun across Sheboygan County: Winter doldrums ease with VR gaming, museums, skiing, and shows at the Weill Center. A local museum reopened Feb. 2 with a 250th anniversary exhibit, plus Free Days of Play — explore activities and events.
Support youth mentoring locally: Big Brothers Big Sisters’ 43rd Bowl for Kids’ Sake ran Feb. 6-7 in Sheboygan Falls and will conclude Feb. 27 at Meadow Lanes North, Manitowoc, featuring “Game On” theme — see how to participate.
US News honors Sheboygan: Sheboygan was ranked 7th best place to live in Wisconsin earlier this month, with low housing costs, low unemployment, and easy commutes earning praise for the city’s quality of life — read the full story.
Materials company earns top status: SACO AEI Polymers, part of Sheboygan-based AESSE Investments Ltd., was awarded a platinum EcoVadis rating for sustainability, recognizing leadership in environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement — read the full story.
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 precious metals are 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 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.
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.
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🫶 We got your back
Aid for aspiring students: United One Credit Union is offering three $1,000 scholarships for locals. One will go to a Sheboygan County high school student, one to a Manitowoc County high school student, and one to an area college or returning adult student. Applications are due March 31 at 5 p.m. Get eligibility and deadline details.
Local squads’ road ahead: WIAA girls basketball brackets are out. First-round games begin today, February 24, with more on February 27. Sheboygan North opens February 27. Manitowoc Lincoln is the 11 seed vs Divine Savior Holy Angels that day. Two Rivers opens at Wrightstown. Manitowoc Lutheran awaits the Southern Door or Mishicot winner. See dates, seeds and opponents.
Downtown sugar therapy: The Victorian Chocolate Shoppe stocks hand-dipped truffles, chocolate-dipped raspberries, and a wall of nostalgic sweets that turns “one more piece” into an inevitability. A cozy, hometown treat run that can flip an ordinary Tuesday into a small celebration.
Time for a closet reset: Closet feeling stale? Nikki’s Nex2New keeps gently loved fashion moving, from everyday staples to standout dresses and on-trend accessories. You can drop off pieces you’re done with, pick up what you’ll actually wear, and enjoy a guilt-free refresh while keeping great finds local.
What do people see when they search your name? Search results can surface past mistakes or outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. BetterReputation helps remove and clean up unwanted content so your online presence matches your real life today. Not worried about yourself? Doesn’t hurt to mention it to family or friends who might be.
Take control of your credit card debt: High interest can keep you stuck paying more than you need to. A balance transfer card with 0% intro APR until 2027 and no annual fee gives you time to pay down what you owe without interest working against you. By transferring your balance, more of your payment goes toward the principal so you can actually make a dent in what you owe.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🐶 Visit with Pawsitism Dogs @ Mead Public Library | Wednesday (2/25) at 4:00 PM – Got a kid who reads better to a dog? Bring them to visit Pawsitism’s pups, where K to 6 readers can share a story, scratch ears, and support a nonprofit that trains Autism Assistance Service Dogs for children, while you enjoy the sound of silence.
🌊 Community Night @ Blue Harbor Resort | Thursday (2/26) at 4:00 PM – Breaker Bay Waterpark at Blue Harbor is opening its doors to locals for Community Night on Thursday evenings, 4 to 8 pm. Trade shoreline wind for 84-degree waves, let the kids sprint laps, and you float, sip, and pretend it’s still August.
🦖 Dinosaur World Live @ Weill Center for the Performing Arts | Thursday (2/26) at 6:00 PM – Trade screen time for roar time. An interactive dinosaur show that actually impresses the kids, and your inner eight-year-old. T. rex, Triceratops, and a few tongue-twisters stomp the stage with oohs, ahhs, and just enough peril to keep everyone awake.
This weekend
🌭 Annual Brat Fry @ Odyssey Fun Center | Saturday (2/28) at 10:00 AM – If your winter needs sizzle, the Annual Team35 brat fry is back at Odyssey Fun Center with raffles, mini bowling, and enough grill smoke to season your jacket. Yes, the car will be in the bar, and there’s fresh 2026 apparel for the diehards.
🌲 Hiking with Buds @ Brick and Mortar Hemp Company | Saturday (2/28) at 10:00 AM – Use those traction boots for something besides the garage, and join a relaxed group hike at Pleasant Valley Trails + Park. Boardwalks, pond and Mole Creek views, an observation tower, and winter trails await, so expect snow or mud, bring layers, and your humor.
🛒 Indoor Market @ Sheboygan Falls Marketplace | Sunday (3/1) at 11:00 AM – Sunday calls for a low-key indoor market at the store, just 2 or 3 local vendors with homemade baked goods, treats, and a few irresistible extras. Weather-proof, willpower optional. Swing by, browse without the crowds, leave with something you didn’t plan on, and zero regrets.
⛸ 19th Annual Ice Show: Heroes vs. Villains @ Sheboygan Lakers Ice Center | Sunday (3/1) at 12:00 PM – Take a break from errands and watch Sheboygan’s finest carve the rink in a Heroes vs. Villains showdown. The Lakers’ ice show means smiles, bigger sequins, and zero CGI. Five bucks a person or twenty a family, VIPs if you fancy, and bring pantry donations.
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📻 Sheboygan report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 36°F – Low: 15°F – Precip: 66%
Snow showers likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 25°F – Low: 16°F – Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 25. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
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🔥 Worth a peek
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