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You can learn about the life cycle of Chinook salmon during the annual open house at the Besadny Fisheries Facility west of Kewaunee Oct. 10.

Besadny’s open house is Saturday, Oct. 10

Though water levels are still low, a midweek rain was just the boost the Ahnapee and Kewaunee river systems needed to lure more spawn-minded Chinook salmon upstream. The next couple weeks will …
Licensed youths age 15 and under can target any legal whitetail during next weekend's mentored gun deer hunt.

Northern zone duck opener Saturday

If you have kids, grandkids or a friend’s kids excited about next weekend’s annual youth gun deer hunt, this is your final weekend for sighting in, reviewing safety rules, and making sure …

New North region to hold local, regional entrepreneurial pitch contests

NORTHEAST WISCONSIN – In support of the entrepreneurial ecosystem, New North Inc., the regional marketing and economic development organization for the 18 counties of Northeast Wisconsin, is …
The Last Beacon is the fourth bottling in Unbound Spirits’ THE MAELSTROM Saga Series, and a portion of the proceeds from every bottle sold will go directly to the Save the Catwalk campaign.

Unbound Spirits dedicates “The Last Beacon” small-batch bourbon to Save Algoma’s Catwalk

ALGOMA – Algoma craft distiller Unbound Spirits has dedicated its next small-batch bourbon to the Save the Catwalk campaign, the community effort to restore the historic 1908 catwalk on Algoma’s …
News
Barry Bubolz of the Natural Resources Conservation Service showed state Natural Resources Board members that soils with cover crops and no-till plantings had significantly less runoff than conventionally-tilled soil.

Natural Resources Board tours KC CAFO

Heim’s Hillcrest Dairy, a family farm on Rockledge Road north of Slovan, had the honor of hosting Wisconsin’s seven-citizen Natural Resources Board (NRB) and other guests Sept. 22. Heim’s …

Local 400 welcomes record-breaking 2026 apprentice class at sixth annual signing day

KEWAUNEE COUNTY – Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 400 and the Mechanical Contractors Association of North Central Wisconsin recently celebrated a milestone achievement, formally welcoming a …
Attendees can expect a day filled with fun and games at the annual fundraiser for Bruemmer Park Zoo.

Bruemmer Park Zoo to host 15th Annual Zoobilee Fundraiser

KEWAUNEE – Community members and animal lovers are invited to join in the fun at the upcoming Zoobilee, a fundraiser supporting the beloved Bruemmer Park Zoo. Set for Saturday, Sept. 26 at E4280 …
Attendees can watch a variety of traditional farming techniques and enjoy displays of antique tractors.

33rd Annual Agricultural Heritage Days offer lower admission and expanded family activities

LUXEMBURG – Kewaunee County residents are invited to celebrate local agricultural history next weekend, Sept. 26–27, at the 33rd annual Agricultural Heritage Days, featuring a reduced admission …

Kewaunee County Board discusses EMS service evaluation, 2027 budget

KEWAUNEE COUNTY – The Kewaunee County Board met on Sept. 15, where they approved routine business, reviewed county operations and the 2027 budget, adopted four resolutions and scheduled future …
Sports
The Spartans' student section brought the noise in a non-conference "Pink Out" battle against the Rockets.

Ribbon of Hope big winner in ‘Pink Out’

Luxemburg-Casco packed the gymnasium for its annual Pink Out cancer fundraiser, falling to the sixth-ranked team in Div. 1, Neenah, in a close match. The Spartans won the first set 25-23 before …
Blake Temme broke free enroute to one of his two touchdown runs at Southern Door Friday night.

A rare, running-clock night for county teams

In what could be a first for Kewaunee County’s varsity football programs, all three schools reached the WIAA’s mercy rule by halftime in blowout wins last weekend. In the Packerland, …

2026 Football Standings

FRCC-North Bay Port Pirates (6-0 overall, 4-0 conf.) West De Pere Phantoms (6-0 overall, 4-0 conf.) Ashwaubenon Jaguars (4-2 overall, 2-2 conf.) De Pere Redbirds (4-2 overall, 2-2 conf.) Pulaski …
Algoma has been working hard but coming up short so far in Packerland Conference volleyball. Emma DeMeuse and Lauren Loucks attempted to block at the net at home against Gibraltar last week while teammates Aleasha Granius and Natalie Ray looked on.

Spartans 4-0 in NEC volleyball

Luxemburg-Casco remained unbeaten in the North Eastern Conference Tuesday night, taking three of four sets at Freedom. The Spartans won the first two 28-26 and 25-20 before losing the third, …
Packerland
Fritsch

Fritsch: The Packers’ expensive experiment

In 1946, the Packers purchased a picturesque 53-acre compound built in 1937 for the Green Bay-area Norbertine order. The $32,000 purchase was approved by the board of directors in May as a …

Ted Fritsch with Packers Head Coach Curly Lambeau

Fritsch: A three-way deal

Over the following days, while Ted Fritsch spent time at the Browns training camp, newspapers quoted Packers Head Coach Curly Lambeau saying that there was a 50-50 chance that Fritsch would end up …
Videos
Shanty Days takes over Algoma
VIDEO: Shanty Days in Algoma held Aug 14-16, was a Celebration of the Lake.  It truly was an event with activities for everybody.
Sharpe
Post Ceremony Conference: Sterling Sharpe
Former Packers Wide Receiver and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Sterling Sharpe speaks with media after he was honored in a special ceremony at halftime of the Sept. 12 Packers-Commanders game. Sharpe’s name was also unveiled on the southeast façade inside Lambeau Field that evening, alongside the names of fellow Packers enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Kris Leonhardt video
Post-game press conference: Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur
VIDEO: Learn more about the Packers latest win over the Washington Commanders during Thursday night football from Green Bay Head Coach Matt LaFleur as he recaps the game, thanks the fans, and talks about Jayden Reed's injury.
Post-game press conference: Packers QB Jordan Love
VIDEO: Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love takes the stage to talk about how he's feeling after the 2-0 start of the season with a win over the Washington Commanders on Thursday, Sept. 11.
Post-game press conference: Packers Quarterback Jordan Love
VIDEO: Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love emphasizes starting fast and the depth of his receivers during his post-game press conference following their week one win against the Detroit Lions in Lambeau.
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