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5 days ago
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Sargento plans new facility, new Longhouse Axe Bar tenants & more May business news
SHEBOYGAN – Sargento Foods' plan to build a new manufacturing facility in Plymouth, the opening of a trampoline park and checking on new tenants in the Longhouse Axe Bar were among the top business stories in May. Additionally, Krazian Fuzian opened in the former Emmer's bar, Harry's Diner at Interstate rebranded to Dina's Diner, and Beechwood's Twisted Pair Bar and Restaurant suffered a devasting fire. Deertrace Kohler's Joann store officially closed May 25, and event design company Take Flight Enterprise took over the Breaking Bread Banquet Hall in the town of Wilson. Here's more on business news you might've missed. Sargento announced it plans to move manufacturing from its headquarters at 1 Persnickety Place to a new 384,000-square-foot facility on the southeast corner of State 57 and County PP. The company still needs approval from the Plymouth Common Council, following rezoning in May. This would be the company's sixth facility in Wisconsin. Site construction could start in spring 2026 and finish sometime the following year. Staff switching facilities would be gradually moved in. Corporate staff and trucking operations would remain at the Sargento headquarters. Read more: 3Elephants & Company selling Wisconsin-made goods at larger space on Taylor Drive The highly anticipated Bounce Trampoline Park, 802 Blue Harbor Drive, held a grand opening June 1 after moving it back from May 17. The building, formerly housing Spaceport Sheboygan and Cosmic Bounce, is now outfitted with a foam pit, ninja course, toddler area and other amenities. Bounce is offering memberships, birthday party rentals and open jump times. Learn more at Dice Dungeon tabletop gaming lounge and retail shop and RUFF Rage Room are the new tenants of the former Longhouse Axe Bar, 1133 Indiana Ave. The bar closed at the end of March, and its escape rooms closed last June. Dice Dungeon sells trading card games, board games and wargames and offers roughly 6,000 square feet for playing games, including a video game room and a rentable role-playing room. RUFF Rage Room recently moved to the new space after being forced out of the EBCO Venture Center building mid-April because the city determined there were several municipal code violations. It's offering smash and splat packages again. Read more: Flawless Hoops founder using basketball to 'pave the way for kids who don't have opportunities' Twisted Pair, N1502 County A, was devastated by a fire in the early morning May 15, which the Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office deemed a 'total' loss from the damage. The restaurant and bar's operations manager and executive chef Jeff Brown said some 40 staff would be moved to affiliated business Beavers Tail Food & Spirits, W497 County SS in Campbellsport, as the owner considers plans to rebuild and reopen. Contact Alex Garner at 224-374-2332 or agarner@ This article originally appeared on Sheboygan Press: Sargento plans new manufacturing site, more Sheboygan business news
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12-05-2025
- Automotive
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Road America race ranks among top 10 again, according to USA TODAY readers
ELKHART LAKE – A race hosted at Road America was named among the top 10 best motorsports races, according to USA TODAY readers. The Sports Car Club of America's National Championship Runoffs ranked fourth in USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards, following Sick Week in Orlando, Florida; NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals in Knoxville, Iowa; and Indianapolis 500 in Indianapolis. Advertisement The event will return to the Road America racetrack Oct. 3-5, rounding out the racing season. The racecourse celebrates its 70th anniversary this year. Readers also named other Sheboygan County attractions among the best in the country. The Osthoff's Old World Christmas Market and Plank Road Distillery ranked among the top 10 best holiday markets and craft spirits. The Whistling Straits Restaurant was recently named the eighth-best golf course restaurant, too. Contact Alex Garner at 224-374-2332 or agarner@ This article originally appeared on Sheboygan Press: Road America race among best motorsports races, USA TODAY readers say
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13-02-2025
- Climate
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Sheboygan could see more snow on Valentine's Day. Here's the latest forecast.
(This story was updated with the most current information.) SHEBOYGAN – Snow is expected to hit the city again as early as Friday afternoon, following a full day of wintry weather and a snow emergency already this week. The city announced it will lift the snow emergency at 3 p.m. Thursday, but the area could see more snow starting Friday afternoon and continuing into Saturday, according to the National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan office. There is a 79% chance of snow, perhaps up to 4 inches, according to predictions from early morning Feb. 13. NWS said there is still uncertainty around snow accumulation. NWS recommends travelers continue to check for forecast updates, especially if they have weekend travel plans. Steady snow hit the region Wednesday, accumulating to more than 4 inches in some areas of the city. Sheboygan Area School District canceled after-school activities yesterday and parking restrictions went into effect at 6 a.m. Thursday morning to assist with snow removal. What to do? Outdoor fun means sledding and other winter activities in Sheboygan County NWS reported snowfall amounts from Wednesday for several areas in the county, as of around 11:30 a.m. Thursday. Sheboygan — between 2.7 to 4.3 inches Cedar Grove — between 3 to 4 inches Random Lake — 3.8 inches Sheboygan Falls — 3.5 inches Plymouth — 1.7 inches Oostburg — 1.5 inches More: Valentine's Day, long embraced in Sheboygan, hasn't always been rosy. Here's a look back. Contact Alex Garner at 224-374-2332 or agarner@ This article originally appeared on Sheboygan Press: Snow in Sheboygan: How much is forecast for Valentine's Day weekend
