🌱 How fast did De Pere’s Grady Lenn crush the state field?

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In today's newsletter:

• How fast did De Pere’s Grady Lenn crush the state field?
• How a De Pere cattleman helped build a Hall of Fame herd
• How a De Pere sledding accident sidelined a popular radio host

Also on today's calendar: Holiday Lights Display and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and very cold, with a high of 20 and low of 6 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: A little snow in the p.m., temps: high: 21, low: -8.
• Saturday: Frigid; breezy in the morning, with a high of 1 and low of -6 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Dougies: Ramus, Carlson, West, Lenn and Zilm among the winners (fox11online.com) — De Pere senior distance runner Grady Lenn capped his fall by dominating the Division 1 state cross country meet, winning by 21 seconds and earning “The Dougie” award for boys cross country. The piece also spotlights standout fall athletes from schools across Northeast Wisconsin in volleyball, golf, tennis, swimming, and soccer.
   

• DeRouchey Cattle Company Honored with Heritage Award (cattlebusinessweekly.com) — A De Pere resident, Jon DeRouchey, is among the family members honored as DeRouchey Cattle Company enters the American Maine-Anjou Association’s Heritage Road Hall of Fame. The recognition highlights decades of nationally respected breeding work, innovation in genetics, and leadership in the Maine-Anjou cattle world that now connects back to a community member in De Pere.
   

• Natalie Jansen of WIXX-FM shares update on her recovery after accident (greenbaypressgazette.com) — A popular WIXX-FM morning host is recovering from serious back injuries suffered while sledding in De Pere on November 30, and she’s expected to fully heal with time and therapy. She’s off the air for at least six weeks, relying on a brace, physical therapy, and strong community support, including a GoFundMe that has already raised most of its goal.
   

📸 Around De Pere

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🗓 Upcoming Events in De Pere

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Second Saturdays @ Mulva Cultural Center
  Mulva Cultural Center, 221 S Broadway, De Pere
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 11

• Karaoke at The Longbranch
  The Longbranch , 334 Main Ave , De Pere
  9:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Holiday Lights Display
  Voyageur Park , 100 William St , De Pere
  5:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Christmas with the Knights @ SNC Dudley Birder Hall
  Birder Hall , 400 Grant St , De Pere
  1:00 pm
• Fun With Frames
  The Flour Pot , LLC , De Pere
  1:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Open Mic at La Vie Taverne
  La Vie Taverne , 421 George Street , De Pere
  8:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Open Jam at The Porch
  The Porch , 365 Main Ave , De Pere
  8:00 pm
• Open Jam at The Longbranch
  The Longbranch , 334 Main Ave , De Pere
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Basketball: G/JV-2
  Peshtigo High School
  5:30 pm
• Basketball: G/JV-1
  Bay Port High School Gym - Main Court (1-3)
  5:45 pm
• America's Pub Quiz Trivia at the Commons
  Howard Commons Activity Complex , 550 Commons Place , Howard
  6:00 pm
• Trans Youth Holiday Party
  Hinterland Brewery , 1001 Lombardi Access Rd , Ashwaubenon
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Dear Neighbors As we are expecting snow this week, I wanted to remind you that if you require snow removal services, please don't hesitate to reach out.
  Whether it's today or on any day when the storm hits, I'm ready to assist you with prompt and efficient snow removal. Feel free to contact me at… (Nextdoor De Pere)
• East side De Pere, if you are looking for snow removal let us know!
  Message Kalnova Renovation and Design We are more than happy to help! 920-408-1771. Located east De Pere close to city Hall and Black Honey Hashery! (Nextdoor De Pere)

• Builders Firstsource, Inc. posted a job opening for Manufacturing Assembler First & Second Shift in De Pere. Apply here.
• Papa John's International posted a job opening for Weekend Instore Team Member De Pere, WI in De Pere. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near De Pere here.

🗞 Nearby News

Green Bay

• Green Bay area digs out from latest snow storm (greenbaypressgazette.com)
• Mandela Barnes kicks off 'Wisconsin Way' tour to address rising costs in Allouez (fox11online.com)
• Value Added Distributors Expands Wire Harness Manufacturing Capabilities with Acquisition of L.T.L. Supply (businesswire.com)

Howard

• Packers players go holiday shopping with kids at Meijer (fox11online.com)

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