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Barlow Planetarium Reopens Amid Community Support Drive

9/25/2025

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The Barlow Planetarium in Menasha, Wisconsin, reopened after two-month closure.
Planetarium Manager Teri Gee cited concerns about interest, but reservations remain.
County-owned transition involved $294,000 in labor costs and $190,000 in revenue.
Winnebago County Executive Gordon Hintz urged community support to sustain operations and grow tax base.
Reopening is planned Saturday with family activities and Halloween programming starting in October.

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Story summary

The Barlow Planetarium in Menasha, Wisconsin, reopened after two-month closure.
Planetarium Manager Teri Gee cited concerns about interest, but reservations remain.
County-owned transition involved $294,000 in labor costs and $190,000 in revenue.
Winnebago County Executive Gordon Hintz urged community support to sustain operations and grow tax base.
Reopening is planned Saturday with family activities and Halloween programming starting in October.