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Wisconsin State Fair announces 80-plus new foods for 2026 fair; early ticket deal ends July 19
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (229+ words) WEST ALLIS — Wisconsin State Fair organizers are rolling out more than 80 new food and beverage items for the 2026 fair as the event marks its 175th anniversary, according to a release from the fair. The Wisconsin State Fair, presented by T-Mobile, runs…...
Super Juice squeezes success from humble beginnings
3+ week, 5+ day ago (379+ words) RACINE — Dontay Coleman first started squeezing juices for himself, never knowing it would bring in thousands of dollars years later. Three years ago, Coleman, now the owner of Super Juice located at 409 6th St., worked in Kenosha while doing DoorDash as…...
Rising grocery prices lead to more Americans hungry in the face of federal cuts 2026
3+ week, 5+ day ago (1374+ words) The days of ground beef and chicken legs are long gone at the Ritenour Co-Care Food Pantry just outside of St. Louis. The nonprofit has swapped out those staple proteins for cheaper ground chicken and hot dogs as it faces…...
Sandra Lee to emcee Old Fashioned-inspired dessert contest at Wisconsin State Fair Aug. 11
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (178+ words) WEST ALLIS, Wis. — Wisconsin-raised chef and television host Sandra Lee is scheduled to visit the Wisconsin State Fair on Aug. 11 and 12, including an appearance as emcee for the fair’s first Old Fashioned-inspired “decadent dessert” contest, fair officials announced. The culinary…...
Racine County Breakfast on the Farm returns June 27 at fairgrounds in Union Grove
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (153+ words) UNION GROVE — Racine County’s annual Breakfast on the Farm is scheduled for Saturday, June 27, at the Racine County Fairgrounds in Union Grove, with breakfast served from 7 to 11 a.m. The event is part of Wisconsin’s June Dairy Month and will…...
Feast on the Streets returns to downtown Racine May 29 with global-themed tastings
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (377+ words) Downtown Racine Corporation is bringing back Feast on the Streets later this month, a ticketed food crawl that will guide participants through 10 locally owned restaurants for an evening of small-plate tastings. The event, billed as Feast on the Streets: Spring…...
US grocery prices rose in April, but gas spikes weren't the only reason
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (943+ words) Grocery prices rose last month overall, with Americans paying more, but high gasoline prices resulting from the Iran war were only one of the reasons why. Prices for food eaten at home rose 2.9% in April compared to the same month…...
Hands-on chicken program teaches Horlick students sustainability
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (351+ words) RACINE, WI — William Horlick High School senior Antonio Hernandez didn’t know much about chickens before taking Tom Pfeiffer’s science class. Now, he’s helping care for hens and chicks as part of a hands-on lesson in farm-to-table food systems and sustainability....
Lee’s Deli expanding in 2026 into Belle City Square with full-service grocery and deli
7+ mon, 2+ day ago (40+ words) Lee’s Deli is expanding its mission with the launch of Lee’s Market—a full-service grocery and deli opening in May 2026 at Belle City Square....
Wisconsin State Fair announces May ticket deals, $175 Taste of State Fair bundle
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (339+ words) WEST ALLIS, Wis. — The Wisconsin State Fair is kicking off a month of ticket discounts and special packages in May as organizers prepare for the fair’s 175th anniversary celebration this summer. In an announcement dated May 1, the fair said May will…...