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Ready for a sweet treat? June 30 is officially Wisconsin Kringle Day

From JSOnline:

Blaise Mesa

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

A much-beloved oval pastry now has a day of its own in Wisconsin.

Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed June 30, 2026, as Wisconsin Kringle Day, declaring kringle "a staple in many Wisconsin homes for birthdays, holidays, or everyday breakfast."

"More than just a pastry, the kringle symbolizes Wisconsin’s deep-rooted traditions of community, bringing together family, friends and neighbors to share the classic dessert that honors the state’s cultural identity and supports local businesses," Evers' proclamation reads.

The date was chosen because it's the same day that kringle became Wisconsin's state pastry in 2013, Evers said in a Facebook post.

More: How did kringle become so big in Wisconsin — and why is it nearly unique to our state?

The pastry traces its roots back to Danish immigrants who settled in Wisconsin in the 19th century, according to Evers' proclamation.

"The kringle was perfected in Wisconsin, including by uncrossing its traditional pretzel pattern into the iconic shape it's known for today," reads the proclamation.

What is the Wisconsin's connection to kringle?

Danish settlers who came to Wisconsin, and specifically Racine, in the 1840s helped introduce the kringle to the area, the Journal Sentinel previously reported.

However, no single bakery made kringle famous. Kringle can now be found around the world, though it is sometimes a little hard to find. 

“It’s still relatively unknown,” Eric Olesen, president of the popular O&H Danish Bakery in Racine, told the Journal Sentinel in 2023. “It’s a big country. A lot of foodies might know it, but I don’t think it’s quite up there with brats and cheese.” 

From: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2026/06/29/gov-tony-evers-declares-june-30-as-kringle-day-across-wisconsin/90738616007/

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Yin, one of the Milwaukee County Zoo's Chinese alligators, has died

From JSOnline:

Hannah Kirby

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

A Yang without his Yin. The Milwaukee County Zoo is mourning the loss of another one of its animals.

Chinese alligator Yin, a longtime resident, was humanely euthanized in early May, the zoo shared in a Tuesday, May 19, post on its website and social media. She is suspected to have had ovarian cancer with metastasis, the zoo shared, citing preliminary necropsy results.

"Yin was a favorite among zookeepers and will be missed," the post said. "She was very smart and slower to trust but comfortable once she knew the animal care team members. The zookeepers noted she was strong-willed and intelligent, and loved shrimp."

When the animal care team noticed Yin was having mobility issues last June, the veterinary staff assessed her, which lead to antibiotic treatment for a spinal lesion, the post said. More recently, Yin's skin condition and appetite have been declining.

"After much consideration about her quality of life, along with a poor prognosis, the team made the decision to humanely euthanize her," the post said.

Yin was nearly 41 years old. The median life expectancy for a Chinese alligator in human care in 26 years old, according to the zoo.

Yin and male Chinese alligator Yang, 39, have been behind the scenes since Yin's treatment began, with Yang providing companionship to her, the post said.

"In the morning, Yin and Yang were often seen laying closely, and they spent a lot of time together," the post said.

Yin and Yang came to Milwaukee together from the Bronx Zoo in 1995.

Yang – who zookeepers note is healthy – will return to the Chinese alligator habitat, located in the zoo's Aquatic & Reptile Center, once ongoing pool renovations to the habitat are completed, the post said.

The zoo has been in contact with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan Program coordinator, the post said, and Milwaukee will likely receive a recommendation for another female in the future.

Yin's death comes just around a month after another longtime zoo resident, Brittany – a 45-year-old African savanna elephant – was humanely euthanized after her health declined. In September, one of the zoo's other beloved geriatric elephants, Ruth, was euthanized after a couple of falls.

From: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2026/05/19/yin-one-of-the-milwaukee-county-zoos-chinese-alligators-has-died/90167241007/

Second bighorn born at Racine Zoo, follows first born last week

From The Journal Times.com:

Milana Doné

RACINE — Another bighorn sheep has joined the family at the Racine Zoo.

The zoo welcomed two female Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Helga and Mantis, earlier this year. Mantis delivered a boy May 12, and Helga delivered a girl Wednesday, according to a news release from the zoo.

Neither baby has been named. Patrons can vote on name options on the Racine Zoo Facebook page.

Options for Mantis’s boy are Sierra, Cosmo and Topaz. Voting is open until May 24 at noon, and the winning name will be announced May 25.

Options for Helga’s girl are Greta, Romayne and Ruby. Voting is open until May 31 at noon, and the winning name will be announced June 1.

From:  https://journaltimes.com/news/local/article_35d2bb52-c257-4a77-ad74-3d4b87f963fb.html#tracking-source=home-top-story

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Three bighorn sheep are latest additions at the Racine Zoo

From The Journal Times.com:

Milana Doné 

RACINE — Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep are the latest additions to the Racine Zoo's Mountain exhibit.

Helga and Mantis were born in spring 2023 at Hemker Park and Zoo in Freeport, Minnesota.

Helga and Mantis are pictured with Mantis’s baby at the Racine Zoo. After being quarantined off-exhibit, the three are now enjoying the Mountain exhibit.

Courtesy of Racine Zoo

They arrived in Racine on Feb. 23 and were held in an off-exhibit quarantine, but are now at their new home in the exhibit, which underwent construction and renovations during the last year, according to a news release from the zoo.

Mantis delivered a baby May 12, and residents can vote on his name via the Racine Zoo Facebook page.

According to the release, Bighorn sheep are the largest sheep native to

North America. They are named for the males’ large, spiraled horns, which can weigh up to 30 pounds.

The sheep are native to alpine grasslands of Western North America. In the mid-1800s, there were an estimated 200,000 sheep in the region, the release said. Their numbers declined as a result of hunting, habitat loss and the spread of disease from domesticated animals.

The numbers are now somewhat stabilized, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature lists them as “least concern.”

Recent stories by Racine Journal Times reporter Milana Doné

From: https://journaltimes.com/news/local/article_df5245ff-78f6-4e6e-beca-369b59bd1a85.html#tracking-source=home-top-story

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Bands announced for Mt. Pleasant’s third annual summer concert series

From The Journal Times.com:

Holly Gilvary 

MOUNT PLEASANT — The Sounds of Sunset series will return for a third year with four Tuesday evening concerts starting June 16 at Campus Park.

The concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. at 8500 Campus Drive. Parking is available on-site, nearby at the Mount Pleasant Village Hall at 8811 Campus Drive and on surrounding streets.

Along with live music, the concerts feature a rotating line-up of food trucks, and beer and wine available for purchase from the Racine Founder’s Rotary Club.

The park’s playgrounds and splash pad will be open during the concerts.

Guests can expect to see the following acts this summer:

• June 16 — Jay Matthes

• July 7 — Dirty Boogie

• July 28 — 5 Card Studs

• Aug. 18 — Trippin Billies

Dogs, carry-in beer, wine or liquor and glass containers are not permitted.

For the latest information about food truck lineups, weather updates and more, visit https://www.facebook.com/VillageofMountPleasant.

From: https://journaltimes.com/news/local/article_4236b11c-e59c-40dd-aaad-969e72126870.html

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