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Green Bay
Saturday, December 13th, 2025
Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Brown County Parks Director Matt Kriese said 30 miles of cross-country ski trails at Barkhausen (in Suamico), Reforestation Camp and Neshota are groomed for skiing, snowshoeing and hiking as early snow gives locals a chance for winter fun today. FOX 11
- ➤ Ariens Snow Hill at Titletown opened its winter season on Friday, Dec. 12 when riders bought tubing tickets at the Admissions building next to the hill and completed required waivers, with free tubes provided + all riders meeting the 42-inch height minimum. FOX 11
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A Kwik Trip in Bellevue sold the only $125,000 winning ticket in the 2025 Holly Jolly Raffle drawn on Dec. 11. Tickets cost $5 and winners have 180 days to claim prizes at Lottery offices (the store previously sold a $100,000 winning scratch ticket). Green Bay Press-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ashwaubenon second graders at Valley View Elementary got a surprise on Friday when their September hat designs were turned into handmade winter hats by the Kaukauna knitting club— a creative project marking the second year of the annual gift. FOX 11
- ➤ Elena Talingo, a 19-year-old in the Rising Phoenix program, is accepting her bachelor's degree today at UW-Green Bay after earning 132 credits in supply chain management and saving over 80,000 dollars, and she will move to Minneapolis next month to work for Honeywell Aerospace. FOX 11
- ➤ Green Bay Area Public School District is now facing an extra $2 million funding gap as state reimbursement for special education fell to 35% from the projected 39%. District leaders say further budget cuts — including hiring freezes and delayed tech purchases — will be needed to handle the shortfall. WNCY
- ➤ State data shows that roughly 25% of Wisconsin public school districts — about 100 out of 421 — have at least one licensed pool to support state aquatics programs. The list includes local groups such as the Green Bay Area School District. Green Bay Press-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Rep. Derrick Van Orden introduced a bill on Dec. 12 to support organic farms with grants and modernize supply chains — a measure aimed at helping growers meet rising demand. Green Bay Press-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cold December temperatures have started the ice fishing season early, with anglers targeting spots along the Fox River and Lake Winnebago. Experts warn that milder highs next week may affect ice safety (local bait shops have reported thin spots), so fishermen are checking conditions before venturing out. FOX 11
- ➤ Three Northeast Wisconsin athletes — Deedra Irwin from Pulaski, Paul Schommer from Appleton and Jordan Stolz from Kewaskum — will represent Team USA at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, running Feb. 6-22 as they build on their past Olympic experience. FOX 11
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A Frank's Christmas
1:00 PM — Meyer Theatre — Tickets starting at $87 — Enjoy festive performances for the holiday season.
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HWE 14: Brewery Bash 3
7 p.m. — Badger State Brewing Company — Cost info not provided — Enjoy thrilling professional wrestling entertainment from the Upper Midwest.
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A Frank's Christmas
1:00 – 2:30 PM — Meyer Theatre — Starting at $87 — Enjoy a festive musical performance to celebrate the holiday spirit.
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A Frank's Christmas
7:30-9 p.m. — Meyer Theatre — Tickets start at $87 — Enjoy a festive Christmas performance that promises holiday cheer and entertainment.
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A Frank's Christmas
7:30 p.m. — Meyer Theatre — Tickets from $87 — Enjoy a festive performance of A Frank's Christmas in this holiday-themed show.
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A Frank's Christmas
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Meyer Theatre — Tickets starting at $63 — Enjoy an unforgettable holiday performance in Green Bay.
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Garden of Lights
4:30-9 p.m. — Green Bay Botanical Garden — $5-$17 depending on age and night — Experience the magic of over 350,000 lights across enchanting displays in a stunning winter garden setting.
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