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Appleton
Thursday, November 20th, 2025
Good morning, Appleton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Menasha and Neenah Police officers spent their morning at Dunkin’ on Oneida Street, where they gave local children free donuts, coloring sheets, and hands-on police equipment demos. The event—meant to build trust between law enforcement and families—left a positive mark on the community. WOSH-AM
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fox Valley businesses say holiday shoppers are buying gifts early and seeking the best deals, noted by leaders like Oshkosh Chamber President Rob Kleman and retailer Sandy Diedrick. Fox River Brewing Company saw more guests after opening its Tipsy Tinsel Taproom in late October — a sign that local stores are adjusting strategies while remaining cautious with seasonal hiring. FOX 11
- ➤ New indoor dog park Fetch, play + sip opened in Grand Chute on November 19, offering doggy daycare and a tap room for owners to enjoy drinks while their pets play. The business provides a warm retreat as colder weather sets in. FOX 11
- ➤ A new shop called The Flora Shelves will open in January in the historic building at 425 W. Water Street in Appleton. Owner Heather Vale is combining her flower studio with a bookstore featuring fantasy+romance titles chosen with input from local readers. NBC 26
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Appleton police impounded three bikes after riders broke safe-driving rules, and Traffic Coordinator Sgt. Ryan McCord said that young riders—many aged 12 to 20 and sometimes unlicensed—must learn proper road rules to avoid fines. WOSH-AM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new exhibit marking the 40th anniversary of papermaking in space opened at The History Museum at The Castle in Appleton on November 14. The exhibit displays papermaking devices—used on the space shuttle Columbia in 1986—and honors the work of Appleton West High School student Dan Hebert—whose experiment flew on Columbia. Post-Crescent
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Drivers along North County Road A have seen a giant corn mountain in a parking lot where 24 million pounds of corn are stored from an exceptional harvest, according to United Cooperative CEO David Cramer—who said the cooperative is waiting for on-rail freight to move the crop. WOSH-AM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ An anonymous $1.4 million donation has expanded the Fox Valley Boys & Girls Clubs STEM and workforce readiness programs for over 4,000 youth in Appleton, Menasha, and Neenah over the next three years. Club officials said the new Makers Labs—designed to provide hands-on learning and career exploration—will help boost participation and prepare youth for future job opportunities. WTAQ
- ➤ The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction honored eight schools this year for strong academic performance and progress in closing the achievement gap (local honorees include Shiocton Elementary, T.J. Walker Middle School, Crivitz High School and Forest Lane Community School). DPI said it will continue the state-level recognition program in the future. WBAY
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new group has formed to preserve Little Lake Butte des Morts by reducing algae and aquatic plant overgrowth (cleanup efforts began recently) to improve the lake's condition. FOX 11
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The Unteachables Comedy Show
4:00–5:30 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — Tickets available — Experience the uproarious antics of a unique group of educators turned comedians.
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Sisters Christmas Catechism: CSI - Bethlehem
7-8:30 p.m. — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Solve the holiday mystery that has intrigued historians in this festive performance by Sister.
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Timber Rattlers Holiday Lights
5-8 p.m. — Neuroscience Group Field — $13 General Admission — Experience over a million dazzling lights synchronized to your favorite Christmas tunes amidst family-friendly activities.
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Fox Valley Symphony - Hearts In Harmony
4-5:30 p.m. — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Enjoy holiday classics with local choirs and the Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra Brass and Percussion.
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Gabriel Rutledge Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with acclaimed comedian Gabriel Rutledge.
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Gabriel Rutledge Comedy Show
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughs with past winners of acclaimed comedy competitions.
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Holiday Gift & Craft Show
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Fox Cities Exhibition Center — $5 — Explore a variety of vintage and handmade goods just in time for the holiday season.
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