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Personal finance reporter for @USATODAY-Wisconsin/ @postcrescent | previously worked for @sheboyganpress as a business reporter
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New beer to help Fox Valley tornado victims, thanks to 8 local breweries

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By Jelissa Burns Verified
| The Post-Crescent Verified
Aug. 20, 2026, 12:18 p.m. CT Residents in the Fox Valley are still picking up the pieces following the tornado that tore through the area on July 27. To help those affected, eight local breweries across the valley have collaborated to make a signature beer. Scott Krebsbach, operations manager at Vault 202, said all proceeds from the beer will go to a tornado relief fund. "We're pretty busy organizations, all of us breweries, so it's hard for us to get together at times," Krebsbach said.
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As longtime Appleton pizzeria closes, owner hopes to reopen | Exclusive

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By Jelissa Burns Verified
| The Post-Crescent Verified
For decades, Riley Brice's family-owned and operated the pizza businesses at 815 W. College Ave., with Brice taking over in 2020 when the location officially reopened under the name "Pierri Pizza."
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Fans can enter to compete against Joey Chestnut at Bratoberfest Original

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By Jelissa Burns Verified
| The Post-Crescent Verified
The annual celebration of bratwurst and German culture, Bratoberfest, will return to the Fox Valley on Aug. 28 through 29. Hosted at the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers' stadium, 2400 N. Casaloma Drive in Grand Chute, the festival, sponsored by Salmon's Meat Products, will bring themed activities, food, drinks and a special appearance. On Aug. 28, Joey Chestnut, a legend in competitive eating, will be at Bratoberfest, challenging a select number of lucky fans to an eating contest.
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