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What’s Happening This Week in Rural Northeast Wisconsin
Fall is definitely in the air around here. Pumpkins, Apples, Mums and Decor are appearing. Some more of the fall theme with cornstalks and hay bales and some of the Halloween themes. Do you have a favorite? Our event calendar is definitely taking on a more “Fall Theme” too. We’re starting to get the Trick…
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Who Does Rural Work For?
The answer might surprise you. Here’s an ugly little truth about business: We all work for whoever pays us. I’m self-employed, so that creates an interesting question: Who does Rural work for? Honestly? That’s partly up to you. First, an important distinction: Rural is a free resource. Rural is NOT a nonprofit. The Event Calendar…
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Connecting the Dots Across Rural Northeast Wisconsin
We put our maps side-by-side and noticed something… Our dots need to get to know each other! Our free Event Calendar is filling up with local fall fun happening around rural Northeast Wisconsin. Our Local Farm Stand Guide is growing too — helping families find fresh food, local farms, and farm experiences. But when we…
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A’s, Eggs & the Future of Rural Northeast Wisconsin Families
I Made a Financially Questionable Parenting Decision… I made a deal with my daughters this school year. I’m paying for A’s. At the time, this seemed like a great idea. It appears to be the motivation they needed. They’re watching their grades like some people watch the NFL draft! Then I realized: if they’re going…
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Farm to Table – Our New “Find Your Local Farm Stand” Guide
With the emphasis on supporting local and supporting our farmers, we knew we were in the right position! We already have families finding the local fun, and we know that the family gets hungry on adventures. Feeding those hungry bellies goes a long way to extending the fun. More people are putting the emphasis on…
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What’s Happening This Week
We made some pretty big changes behind the scenes. In case you missed the Facebook Post where we listed all the changes, here’s a quick list: But, with all these behind-the-scenes things, I don’t have the time to search for events like I used to. I used to spend 50+ hours every week on just…
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Mother’s Day 2026
There are a LOT of opportunities for kids to make really cute presents for Mom, without breaking the bank. In many cases, the kids won’t need the MOM ATM for many of these gifts. For Mother’s Day, we have two options for Mother’s Day meals: We’ll put any late additions in this calendar event. You’ll…
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What’s Happening This Week
Flood Resources There has been a lot of information regarding the massive flooding that has affected our areas. Below are some of the resources that I have seen shared. Please help spread the word to those who may not have seen them. Sandbag Safety Mussel RescueWater Pumping ServiceFree Flood Information – What to Do After…
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What’s Happening This Week
The week after Valentine’s Day starts off some exciting events. One of our Favorites is Paczki Day. My family is part Polish, yet we had never heard of Paczki before we moved here. It’s become a fun and very tasty tradition. We are familiar with 5 local places to get Paczki. Which one is your…
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What’s Happening This Week
We are solidly in the New Year. Our family still has a few more holiday events happening. We’re trying something a little different with this week’s Newsletter, we’d love to get your feedback. We’ll put an “official” survey in next week’s article if you want to remain anonymous. News for Teens Casimir’s in Pulaski wants…