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Try these 10 ways to cut back on processed foods

Eating healthy and doing so consistently can be a tall order for many people, especially with the popularity of fast and processed food options. Fortunately, the cycle can be broken, said Lori Knapp, a registered dietitian with ThedaCare. A few key steps can help people begin to rely less on processed foods. “It would be difficult to avoid processed foods altogether, but eating them frequently can harm your health,” Knapp said.
Packers will host Super Bowl champion Eagles in 2025
The Packers know their home and road opponents for 2025, with a complete schedule yet to be announced. For next season, the NFC North is matched with the NFC East and AFC North, so all teams in the NFC North will play all teams in those two divisions. In addition, the Packers finished third in the NFC North, so they will face the third-place teams in the NFC South, NFC West and AFC West. Here’s how it breaks down, with the full schedule of dates
School board OKs personnel moves
The Shawano School Board gathered in a special virtual meeting April 7 to approve several personnel moves. Karly Heimke was appointed as a sixth grade language arts teacher at Shawano Community Middle School, effective with the 2025-26 school year. Jodi Guenther was named special education coordinator, effective July 1. Eighth grade teacher Angela Williamson Emmert resigned, effective April 8.
Mielke Park proposal nearly dead in the water
A proposal to privatize operations at Mielke Park and eventually turn the arts center and park land over to a private company won’t happen. In addition to some members of the Mielke family opposing the plan, officials have discovered a line in state law that most likely prohibits them from selling or giving away the donated land. Shawano County Board Chairman Tom Kautza said a phone conversation with some members of the family indicated they were
State farmers collect more for corn, less for soybeans in February
The average price received by farmers for corn during February in Wisconsin was $4.51 per bushel, according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Agricultural Prices report.
TIF district to expand for potential housing
The Oconto Falls City Council has engaged consulting firm Ehlers Inc.
Four performances planned for Easter cantata
The ecumenical choir of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Gillett is preparing for its annual Easter cantata, with performances beginning at 7 p.m. April 23 at the church, 101 W. Main St., Gillett. Another evening performance will follow at 7 p.m. April 24. Final performances will be at 2 p.m. April 26 and April 27. There is no charge for admission but a freewill offering will be accepted. A dessert reception will follow each performance. St.
Adams joins NorthLakes Behavioral Health in Oconto
NorthLakes Community Clinic announces that Naomi Adams, LCSW, a mental health professional with more than a decade of clinical experience, has joined the behavioral health team in Oconto. With a master’s degree in clinical social work from the University of St. Thomas and St. Catherine and specialized training in attachment therapy and early childhood trauma, Adams brings expertise to NorthLakes.
Oconto County eyeing NFL Draft visitors
Visitors to the NFL draft in Green Bay later this month have an option when it comes to finding a place to stay, eat or just chill out. They can head north to Oconto County. The county’s border with Brown County is less than 30 minutes from Lambeau Field, where most of the draft activities will be held April 24-26. Jayme Sellen is the executive director the Tourism and Economic Corporation for the Oconto Region (TEDCOR), an Oconto-based nonprofit
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