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Kade Swenson, a Luxemburg-Casco High School graduate, was named to the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Dean’s List for the 2025 spring semester. Swenson is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.

Kade Swenson named to MSOE Dean’s List

LUXEMBURG – Kade Swenson, a Luxemburg-Casco High School graduate, was named to the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Dean’s List for the 2025 spring semester. Swenson is pursuing a …
Ed Policy is introduced during the 2024 Green Bay Packers Shareholder meeting at Lambeau Field.

From dinner table to board room

GREEN BAY – If you’ve heard of the self-fulfilling prophecy, you may start to believe that the Packers are heading into some successful seasons. Incoming Green Bay Packers CEO Ed …
Aldama purchased Red's Pub and Grill from Chamber of Commerce President Jennifer Highland.

The newest Algoma Area Chamber of Commerce Board Director

ALGOMA – Jessica Aldama, owner of Red’s Pub and Grill, is the newest local business owner to join the Algoma Area Chamber of Commerce as a board director. Aldama bought Red’s …
News
In an effort to better prepare Kewaunee County to manage its vulnerability to disasters, Kewaunee County Emergency Management applied for, received and has completed a pre-disaster mitigation (PDM) update federal planning grant.

Kewaunee County draft hazard mitigation plan update available for review

KEWAUNEE – The State of Wisconsin is vulnerable to various disasters, and Kewaunee County is no different. Wisconsin has incurred disaster-related damages totaling $3 billion in the last three …

Private Universes

Dear Reader, We are all inhabitants of private universes. One person’s world revolves around the crack of a bat against a baseball, the geometry of a perfect swing, the smell of grass and …
Three generations of Fenendael farmers (From left to right: Shane, Barry, Eli, Lonnie, Kurtis, Jordan) are proud to welcome the people of Kewaunee County to this year's Breakfast on the Farm.

Father’s Day Breakfast on the Farm

ALGOMA – The Kewaunee County Dairy Promotion Committee’s annual Breakfast on the Farm will take place on Father’s Day, June 15, at El-Na Farms LLC in Algoma. Festivities begin at 7 …
Morgan Cherney, left, and Jane Mathes, right, pose with the WCASS award.

L-C Special Education Teacher Cherney honored with WCASS award

LUXEMBURG-CASCO – Morgan Cherney, a special education teacher at Luxemburg-Casco High School since September 2021, has received recognition for Outstanding Achievement and Contributions in …
Kewaunee High School graduate Brittany Steinhorst

Farm Technology Days Executive Committee announces scholarship recipients

ALGOMA – Coming up on the eighth year since the Kewaunee County Wisconsin Farm Technology Days took place, the Executive Committee has proudly announced the seventh group of students receiving …
Sports

Giant-killer Kewaunee squeezes first trip to State

Dan Spranger’s unranked Kewaunee Storm beat two state-ranked teams in the WIAA Div. 3 sectional at Chilton Tuesday, earning the school’s first-ever trip to the state baseball tournament. …
Peot

Nicolet National Bank Senior Spotlight

Parents’ names: Jerry and Lisa Peot Siblings: Olivia Peot Instagram: @dylan.peot Position: Football- Linebacker, running back and lineman; Track and Field- 100, 4x100, 4x200 Career …
Three Kewaunee juniors swept the recently-announced Packerland Conference Player of the Year honors.

Three Kewaunee athletes win Player of Year honors

Three Kewaunee juniors — Breanna Riha in softball, Brett Paulsen in baseball and Evan Maccaux in golf — swept the recently-announced Packerland Conference Player of the Year honors. …
Packerland
At the 1957 dedication of the New City Stadium, many well-known figures were in attendance, including then-Vice President Richard Nixon, center, and the reigning Miss America, Marilyn Van Der Bur, left, and NFL Commissioner, Burt Bell, right.

Lambeau Field, second oldest and second biggest

GREEN BAY – Though the Green Bay Packers have a long-standing reputation for being the oldest team in the NFL, their stadium is close to holding a similar status. New City Stadium …

De Pere studio looks to relinquish Packers history

GREEN BAY – Over the last century, Green Bay Packers photography has grown synonymous with names like Stiller, Biever and Harmann, but one of those names is looking to relinquish that history …

The bidding war behind the NFL Draft

GREEN BAY – On May 19, 1935, the NFL club owners approved a plan for a college player selection process, now known as the NFL Draft. “The players were free to sign with any team …
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Remembering the missing
The Oneida Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Tribal Action Plan (TAP) and Oneida Cultural Heritage programs hosted the Missing & Murdered Indigenous Relatives Walk on May 10. The walk began at the Oneida Recreation center and proceeded to the Oneida Elementary School . The Oneida Nation hosts the walk annually to raise awareness for all missing individuals — but most pointedly Indigenous sisters and brothers.
Meet Denmark Middle School student Mollie Goral
Learn more about Denmark Middle School student Mollie Goral and her artwork.
Post-game news conference: Jordan Love
Highlights from Packers Quarterback Jordan Love's press conference following loss to Bears:
Post-game news conference: Matt LaFleur
Green Bay Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur speaks with members of the press after making the playoffs with a Dec. 23 win:
Post-game news conference: Jordan Love
Green Bay Packers Quarterback Jordan Love spoke with press following the Dec. 23 shutout of the Saints. Here are some highlights:
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Greater Green Bay Community Foundation awards over $200K

GREEN BAY – The Greater Green Bay Community Foundation awarded $202,500 to support the work of 23 nonprofit organizations to address needs throughout the region. Awards were distributed …

Algoma receives Ice Age Trail Community designation, new trail segment

At the end of August, Algoma will celebrate its designation as an official Ice Age Trail Community and the opening of the Algoma Segment. Kris Leonhardt photo By Janelle Fisher Arts and Entertainment …

Annual Belgian Kermiss is Aug. 18

For the Star-News BRUSSELS – The Belgian Heritage Center is hosting its annual Belgian Kermiss — a traditional harvest festival — on Sunday, Aug. 18, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., featuring Belgian food, …
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