Good morning, Green Bay.

Packers Foundation awarded $1.6 million in grants to 402 statewide groups, including 42 grants totaling $170,000 for Brown County (supporting animal welfare, homelessness, and human services programs) and also awarded $53,000 in scholarships for local students with more NFL Foundation funding expected.

A $5,000 donation in memory of a local fisherman will fund Fox River shoreline improvements at Brown County Fairgrounds.

The project aims to improve the fishing area for local anglers.

Osaka-based Yanmar Holdings acquired a majority stake in Brillion’s AriensCo — with the Ariens family keeping a significant share, according to company releases made last Thursday.

The move is expected to boost research and development efforts and provide new opportunities for the dealer network.

Sunday, fans will fill Lambeau Field for the Badgers versus Notre Dame game, with local businesses expecting an estimated economic impact of $15-20 million (similar to past Packers events).

Downtown and Titletown will host events during the holiday weekend to welcome visitors.

The Badgers host Notre Dame on Sunday at Lambeau Field and the game is expected to boost local spending by 15-20 million dollars as it falls on a holiday weekend.

Downtown and Titletown also will feature events to welcome fans.

At UW-Green Bay, the Lifelong Learning Institute offers a course on college sports where coaches Doug Gottlieb and Kayla Karius explain the transfer portal and NIL rules to help locals understand recent changes in athletic recruiting.

Ray Fuiten was sworn in as the new chief of the Metro Fire Department at City Hall this afternoon — a 20-year veteran who previously served as battalion and assistant chief of operations and succeeds Chief Matthew Knott, who stepped down in February.

Dousman Street near St. Mary's hospital will close for pavement repairs from Wednesday, Sept.

9 to Wednesday, Sept. 16 to allow necessary work. A detour (using Military, Shawano, and Taylor Streets) will maintain access for nearby residences and businesses.

Ray Fuiten was sworn in as chief of the Metro Fire Department Thursday.

He outlined key priorities (including safety for firefighters and investing in future leaders) to strengthen the department.