What Are You Thankful For?

Share a photo showing of the great things in your life, and tell us about it in the comments.

Thanksgiving is upon us — and while you bury yourself in turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and gravy don't forget about the other great things in your life you have to be greatful for. Local Editor Lyssa Beyer has lots to be thankful for — among them, her boyfriend, Nick, and dog Mara; her friends, some of whom are shown in the photo from a recent trip to Las Vegas; and the big blue ocean. What are you thankful for? Share your photos and tell us in the comments.

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Gov. Scott Walker's Thanksgiving Message

In his weekly radio address, governor thanks Wisconsin's volunteers, especially those who helped out victims of Hurricane Sandy.

Here is a transcript of Gov. Scott Walker's weekly radio address, which aired on Wednesday. Hi, this is Scott Walker. This year, Tonette and I are glad to have our oldest son, Matt, home to join with our other son, Alex, and our parents as we enjoy the blessings of our family on Thanksgiving Day. We are so very thankful for our family and friends. It is also a time to again say thank you to the many people in our state who volunteer to help others in our schools, at senior and community centers, in places of worship and so many other locations across Wisconsin. And a special thanks to those who went east to help recover from Hurricane Sandy. Finally, we say thank you to all of our men and women who proudly serve in the military. To them, …

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The Anti-Alinsky

7:15 pm on Sunday, December 2, 2012

Again Paul, read the letter from Mike Huebsch to Kathleen Sebelius. The paragraph you keep wanting to claim as a smoking gun reads: "As indicated below, this letter is to certify that Wisconsin WOULD have a budget deficit, based on generally accepted accounting principles, during state fiscal years 2012 and 2013 IF the maintenance of effort requirements under section 1902 (gg) applied in …   more ›

DMV Closed Thursday and Friday

Regular DMV hours will resume again Monday.

All Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicle service centers will be closed Thursday and Friday in observance with Thanksgiving. The DMV’s automated phone system will remain active so motorists can schedule road appointments and have access to recorded information.  The department’s website will also be active during the extended holiday weekend. Titling a registration services are offered by some police stations, grocery stores and financial institutions, with a complete list found on the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s website. All DMV offices will open again Monday and resume regular business hours. 

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What's Open on Thanksgiving in Port Washington and Saukville?

Not every business is shutting down for the holiday. If you're looking for somewhere to dine out or need to pick up last-minute supplies in the area, check out these places.

While Thanksgiving may mean crashing on Grandma's couch after a plate full of turkey, stuffing and you name it — that's not how everyone spends the holiday. If you're looking for somewhere to dine out or need to pick up last-minute supplies in the area, have no fear: these local places are open for business during the holiday. Do you know of another local business that's open for the holiday, but not on this list? Add it in the comments.

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Make the Most of Your Time: Big Box Store Hours for Holiday Shopping

With November kicking off on Thursday, the holiday season will soon be in full-swing — so it's not too early to start thinking about getting that shopping done.

Shop 'til you drop — it's that time of year, anyway. With November's arrival, holiday shopping will soon take a priority. Though many big box stores have had holiday displays set up for some time now (think, Christmas in July?) now is about the time businesses will start switching to longer hours. Here's when the big box stores nearest to you are open: Are you a business owner in Port Washington or Saukville? Patch is working to create a guide of holiday hours for small businesses, too. Please e-mail Local Editor Lyssa Beyer with your hours so we can make it happen.

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The Real Meaning of Thanksgiving, Politics Style

While Thanksgiving means large meals, football and giving thanks — there was also a time when Thanksgiving meant controversy.

As we hunker down to celebrate another Thanksgiving holiday, we get to watch as a turkey day tradition again rears its ugly head. Although Thanksgiving also has the reputation of bringing family together for a celebration feast, and sometimes driving them apart after too much “family-time,” the holiday has a history of bringing people together and stirring up political divisiveness. In Wisconsin, we get to watch the family bicker, again, as opponents of Gov. Scott Walker initiate the recall process against our governor. We all know the back story of Thanksgiving. It was originally a holiday shared between the Pilgrims and Wampanoag Indians in celebration of a bountiful harvest in 1621. All later tensions aside, the two peoples joined …

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