Good morning, Appleton.

Uncle Mike’s Kringle Shoppe opened a new shop Monday at W3178 Van Roy Road, Suite A in Appleton, offering its famous kringles, breads, cookies, pastries and the first in-store scooped ice cream along with a coffee bar—giving locals a fresh spot to enjoy sweet treats.

Customers have already lined up to try the award-winning baked goods.

This weekly photo gallery shows local highlights from past events including Appleton North's football win, the Community First Fox Cities Marathon, fall treats at Whisk and Arrow Sugar Studio, and a pizza celebration at Glass Nickel+ each view paints a picture of life in the Fox Cities.

The DNR is tracking Lake Winnebago closely after round gobies were found near the Bowen Street Fishing Pier and other parts of the lake.

The agency is asking local anglers to report sightings+ it is studying ways to protect native sport fish while keeping the Menasha Lock closed.

Appleton is renaming Veterans Park and will ask residents to submit name ideas later this fall.

Parks Director Dean Gazza said that new guidelines will be set before the city council votes on the final choice by year-end.

A Kirkland-brand ahi tuna product sold at Costco in Wisconsin was recalled due to listeria concerns after contaminated green onions were detected—affected packages marked with a Sept.

18 packing date and a Sept. 22 sell-by date should be thrown away and customers advised to contact Costco for refunds.

On Sept. 21, the FDA recalled over 85,000 bags of shrimp sold at Kroger stores from June 12 to Sept.

17 due to potential Cs-137 contamination—customers are urged to dispose of or return affected products for a refund.

Oktoberfest and the German-American Experience in Appleton

6-7 p.m. — Hearthstone Historic House Museum — Free entry — Explore the complex history of Appleton's German heritage and its connection to Oktoberfest celebrations.

The Stews Live Performance

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Appleton Beer Factory — Cover charge TBD — Experience a blended genre rock performance from The Stews, a band that defies traditional sounds.

Medusa Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Harper Hall — Tickets available — Experience Medusa's unique blend of folk music influenced by diverse cultural sounds.

Fall & Halloween Make & Take Workshop

10 AM - 12 PM — Board & Brush Creative Studio - Appleton — $20 — Create festive decor while enjoying a family-friendly atmosphere with step-by-step guidance.

DIY Porch Planter Workshop

6-9 p.m. — Board & Brush Creative Studio - Appleton — Pre-registration required — Create your own beautiful porch planter with provided materials and expert guidance.

Nature Walk and Lunch Gathering

3-5 p.m. — Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve — No cost — Stretch your legs while enjoying a scenic walk and the possibility of a lunch together.

Better Together

5-8 p.m. — The 513 — Refunds up to 7 days before event — Enjoy culinary delights and live music while supporting the St. Joseph Food Program at this community networking event.

Foxy Writer's Club

5-7 p.m. — The Tardigrade's Bookshelf — Free entry — A welcoming space for local writers to exchange ideas and feedback across all genres.