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Appleton
Thursday, February 12th, 2026
Good morning, Appleton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Copper Rock Coffee Company will open Grain & Grind Coffee & Deli at Appleton International Airport this summer, replacing the current restaurant and expanding express marts before & after security; the new setup will offer updated dining & retail options for travelers. WHBY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Flora Shelves bookshop and flower studio, run by Heather Vale, opened in Appleton on Feb. 10 with a mix of books and fresh flowers that enriches the local cultural scene. Post-Crescent
- ➤ A new article reveals how many Wisconsin towns earned their unique names, including Appleton which honors Samuel Appleton. It tells the stories of Devil's Lake and Skunk’s Misery (named for a settler’s attempt at skunk farming) while tracing roots to Native American and early settler traditions. Post-Crescent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UW-Oshkosh is introducing new programs for adult learners, online students and transfers as enrollment slows to a 2.4% decline since last spring. The school also cleared an $18 million deficit, built a $5 million balance, closed its Appleton and Fond du Lac campuses, and is forming local partnerships & collaborations. WTAQ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ ThedaCare has launched a Clothing Closet program that provides free clothing to patients leaving hospital care who lack proper attire. The initiative began with a $25,000 grant from the ThedaCare Family of Foundations and now operates at 10 sites in northeast and central Wisconsin + it helps maintain patients’ dignity. WBAY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lake Winnebago will begin its 16-day sturgeon spearing season at 7:00 a.m. Saturday + tests recorded water clarity from 13.8 to 15 feet, though officials warn warm weather may stir the water and affect harvest before caps are reached. WTAQ
- ➤ 95-year-old Dorothy Loomis watched her grandson Ben Loomis compete in the Nordic combined hill event at the Winter Olympics broadcast from Touchmark in Appleton Wednesday — he finished 17th while other family members cheered from Milan. FOX 11
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The Lone Bellow Concert
6-9 p.m. — Poplar Hall — Tickets from $136 — Experience a memorable performance by The Lone Bellow in Appleton.
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Medicare 101 Seminar
6-7 p.m. — 5 Star Insurance Group, LLC — Free entry — Learn about Medicare coverage options and make informed healthcare decisions.
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