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Your Green Bay summer grill just got way more expensive.

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Your grill plans for summer just got way more expensive

Yeah so, here's the deal, you know how everyone's already planning their summer cookouts? You betcha, folks are thinking about brats on the grill out by Bay Beach or maybe some burgers down at Hagemeister Park on a Friday night. Well, ope, you might need to adjust those plans a bit. Beef prices, they're at an all-time high right now. Like, we're talking near record levels for your steaks and ground beef. Which is wild, right? Just when you want to fire up that Weber, it's gonna cost ya.

### What This Means for Your Cookout

So, what's a Green Bay resident to do when beef is suddenly a luxury? You still want to gather folks, right? That's what summer's all about, whether it's after a Brewers game or just a casual get-together. But shelling out big bucks for every burger might not be in the cards.

* You could totally try some different proteins. Chicken's still pretty friendly on the wallet.

* Pork, especially those nice thick chops, can be a real winner on the grill.

* And hey, don't forget about those classic Green Bay brats! Always a good option, and usually a bit more consistent in price.

It's all about getting creative. Maybe you lean into some more plant-based options, or even bring back some of those old-school supper club favorites that don't rely so heavily on prime beef cuts. Point is, you can still have a great time and feed a crowd without breaking the bank. Nobody wants to be spending their entire Door County weekend savings just on dinner.

Green Bay on the wire — cold hands, warm hearts, and Lombardis.

The guys on the morning show are always talking about stuff like this, you should totally check it out live at mornings.live.

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