Waukesha Packers party Children’s Wisconsin fundraiser

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September 24, 2023

Waukesha Packers party Children’s Wisconsin fundraiser

Packers fundraiser for Children’s Wisconsin

A Waukesha Packers fan raised money for Children’s Wisconsin while celebrating Green Bay’s win during their home opener Sunday vs. the New Orleans Saints.

WAUKESHA, Wis. – A Waukesha Packers fan raised money for Children’s Wisconsin while celebrating Green Bay’s win during their home opener Sunday, Sept. 24 vs. the New Orleans Saints.

It wasn’t your typical Packers watch party.

“It’s $75 a person,” said Rick Hanfler.

The entry fee wasn’t to place bets.

“I’m looking for a fat check for Children’s,” said Hanfler.

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Hanfler has hosted people at his Waukesha home for years, but for the last five, he has changed the game. Once a year, he has a Packers watch party to raise money for Children’s Wisconsin.

“Little babies and children, they need to have a life,” said Hanfler.

There was a raffle, food, drinks and the game, with the hope someone else will have the same idea.

“We could bring some awareness to other people and see if maybe they could do the same thing, and we could easily raise a lot of money for a good cause,” said Scott Helland.

It all started with the love of the Packers and getting together. Hanfler supplied food and drinks. Trisha Vukodinovich had the idea to charge people and donate the proceeds to charity.

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“It’s so simple, and of course, started out so small, and Rick took off with it,” said Vukodinovich.

Her daughter, Lydia, was born with her diaphragm by her lungs. She was at Children’s Wisconsin on and off until she was 19.

“Every major organ except, probably, my heart has been operated on,” said Lydia Vukodinovich.

Hanfler said at Sunday’s party, he saw the biggest turnout yet. He hopes to continue to make a difference off the gridiron.

For the last couple of years, the party has raised more than $40,000.

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How much does a Thanksgiving meal cost in Wisconsin this year?

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November 23, 2024

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How much does a Thanksgiving meal cost in Wisconsin this year?

What will Wisconsin Thanksgiving dinner cost?

The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation said a traditional Thanksgiving meal will cost less this year than last.

MILWAUKEE – Some good news for Wisconsinites this year: According to the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, the traditional Thanksgiving meal will cost 2% less than last year.

According to the WFBF’s survey, the price tag for a typical Thanksgiving meal in Wisconsin is $57.61 this year. The survey tabulated the total cost at $58.86 a year ago.

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That meal includes turkey, green beans, sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie and more.

For comparison, the American Farm Bureau Federation’s survey of the same items showed a 5% decrease from 2023 with prices nationally at $58.08 this year.

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Minnesota leading nation in voter turnout, with Wisconsin still counting votes

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November 22, 2024

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Minnesota leading nation in voter turnout, with Wisconsin still counting votes

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MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota will once again be one of the top states in the country for voter turnout.

The State Canvassing Board said 3,272,414 Minnesotans cast ballots in the 2024 general election, which is 76.41% of eligible voters in Minnesota.

According to the University of Florida, that’s the highest turnout rate in the country right now. Wisconsin, which is currently ranked second with a 76.37% turnout rate, is still working to certify its election results.

The turnout rate for Minnesota this election is slightly lower than the 2020 election, in which 79.96% of eligible voters in Minnesota voted.

On Thursday, the board certified the election results of contests for president, vice president, U.S. senate and the U.S. House of Representatives for Minnesota.

The board also approved plans for Monday’s recount in the race for Minnesota House District 14B and noted the publicly funded recount that took place Thursday in Scott County for House District 54A.

After all recounts are complete, the board will meet and certify the results of the two house races.

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Wisconsin Weekend in a Minute: Trainfest, SnowGlobe Holiday Festival, Domes Holiday Parade and more

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November 22, 2024

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Wisconsin Weekend in a Minute: Trainfest, SnowGlobe Holiday Festival, Domes Holiday Parade and more

Winter has finally shown up here in southeastern Wisconsin and that might have you in the holiday spirit! Check out Adriana’s complete list of fun things to do for the entire family.

FRIDAY
2024 Holiday Folk Fair International
Exposition Center at the Wisconsin State Fair Park
8200 West Greenfield Avenue,
West Allis, WI 53214

Country Christmas Illuminated Walking Nights
The Ingleside Hotel
2810 Golf Road,
Pewaukee, WI 53072

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers
Fiserv Forum
1111 N. Vel R. Phillips Avenue,
Milwaukee, WI 53203

SATURDAY
Domes Holiday Parade
524 S Layton Blvd,
Milwaukee, WI 53215

The Hip Hop Nutcracker
Marcus Performing Arts Center
929 N. Water Street,
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Trainfest 2024
Baird Center
400 W. Wisconsin Avenue,
Milwaukee, WI 53203

SnowGlobe Holiday Festival
Franklin Field7035 S. Ballpark Drive,
Franklin, WI 53132

USS Beloit Commissioning
Veterans Park
1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive,
Milwaukee, WI 53202

SUNDAY
Paint Your Own Pet Bowl
Black Husky Brewing
909 E. Locust Street,
Milwaukee, WI 53212

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