The Sauce Everyone Talks About

Hosting the big game or bringing a dish to share? St. Elmo Cocktail Sauce is the ultimate party move.

• Bold, iconic flavor that instantly upgrades any spread

• Perfect with the classic shrimp platter — or sliders, apps, and Bloody Marys

• A guaranteed conversation starter (especially for first-timers… if you know, you know 😅)

Find it at store.stelmos.com or your local grocery store in the meat & seafood section.

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📜 This Week in Indiana History 📜

Wendell Willkie Is Born (1892)

One of the most recognizable politicians of the 1940s was Wendell Willkie, who was born in Elwood, Ind. this week in 1892. Though he never held elected office, his emergence as a dark house candidate in the 1940 presidential election eventually led to his nomination by the Republican Party.

Going against incumbent president Franklin D. Roosevelt who was going for an unprecedented third term, Willkie attracted national attention for his strong support for democracy and international engagement in a time when the country favored a more isolationist approach. A political outsider and former member of the Democratic Party, his nomination was considered a breath of fresh air in comparison to the more “established” candidates.

Though he failed to win, Willkie’s acceptance speech after receiving the nomination was held in his hometown of Elwood, where it became the most attended political event in U.S. history at the time. His legacy is still felt in the town, as well as around the state.

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The Perfect Day for Couples in Indy

Looking to get out of the house and enjoy Indy with your significant other (but maybe leave the kids with a sitter)? Here’s a list of the best things to do in Indianapolis, from brunch to cocktails, museum exploration, spa days and more. (Get Indiana)

Central Indiana Fish Fry Guide

The Lenten season began yesterday with Ash Wednesday. Whether you’re Catholic or simply a fan of cod, catfish, perch, walleye, bluegill or fish in general, here’s a guide to fish fries taking place in and around Indianapolis. (IndyStar)

National Signing Day

Top high school football recruits in northeast Indiana shared their signing day experiences on the Sideline Sports Show. (Get Indiana)

Thinking About Life on the Lake

False spring has us thinking about getting out on the water. You can do that, plus enjoy hiking at this state park in east central Indiana. (Get Indiana)

IHSAA Wrestling State Finals Preview

A total of 224 high school wrestlers punched their tickets to the 2026 IHSAA Wrestling State Finals, set for this Friday and Saturday, Feb. 20-21, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. One wrestler close to the Get Indiana team (Nate Spangle is head coach; Cheyne Reiter is an assistant coach) is Indianapolis Bishop Chatard senior Jack Davis in the 157-pound weight class. Davis is the program’s all-time wins and pins leader and is committed to wrestle at Marian University. (Indiana Mat)

Earn Your MBA Without Pressing Pause

Thinking about your next career move but not sure how to make it work with everything else you’ve got going on? The Kelley Evening MBA — Indiana’s #1 part-time MBA (U.S. News & World Report, 2025) — is built for working professionals in downtown Indianapolis.

You’ll learn from world-class Kelley faculty, collaborate with classmates from leading Indiana companies representing diverse industries and backgrounds, and tackle real business challenges you can apply at work the very next day. It’s hands-on, collaborative learning that pays off personally and professionally.

Take the first step toward your next chapter and discover how the Kelley Evening MBA pays off at go.iu.edu/Eveningmba.

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The Lemon Drop

Larry Dickerson was a recent guest on Get IN with Nate Spangle and mentioned The Lemon Drop in Anderson, Ind. as a hidden gem. It’s been around since 1953 and serves up something called “Onion Burgers.” We’re intrigued.

Caribbean Roots

Dominican cuisine + Midwest barbecue sounds like a match made in heaven. Fortunately for Hoosiers, there’s a restaurant in the region that paired the two together perfectly.

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Events This Week

IHSAA Wrestling State Finals - Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis - Friday, Feb. 20 at 3 p.m. (Session 1) and Saturday, Feb. 21 at 9 a.m. (Session 2) and 4:30 p.m. (Session 3) - 224 wrestlers, 112 placers, 14 champions. The IHSAA Wrestling State Finals are this weekend in downtown Indy, and you don’t want to miss it. Tickets.

Three Days Grace Alienation Tour - Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne - Saturday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. - The rock giants are coming off a huge year in 2025. Now, their 2026 Alienation tour kicks off in Fort Wayne before hitting Canada, Europe, and wrapping in Los Angeles. Tickets.

Brunch, Bingo & Bubbly - 1025 Northside Blvd. in South Bend - Sunday, Feb. 22 at 10 a.m. - Ironhand Vineyard is bringing back one of its most popular events. Details.

👏 1 Big wIN 👏

John Deere has broken ground on a new $125 million distribution center near Lowell and Hebron in northwest Indiana. This new center will span 1.2 million square feet and bring at least 150 new full-time jobs to the area.

The center is part of John Deere’s commitment to $20 billion invested in U.S. manufacturing over the next decade. (Inside INdiana Business)

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🎧 How a 15-Year-Old Made $25K in Two Months 🎧

🎙 On today's show I sat down with Hunter Beale, executive director of High School Hustle, and Jackson Nunnery, a 15-year-old high school entrepreneur.

Jackson shares how he started his power washing business, knocking on over 1,000 doors to earn more than $25,000 in just two months. He also talks about his plans for the future and the lessons he's learned on his entrepreneurial journey.

The discussion touches on the concept of hustle, the value of entrepreneurship, and the support from High School Hustle, a nonprofit empowering high schoolers to build real businesses.

Hunter elaborates on the impact of High School Hustle, their goal to reach 20,000 students in 2026, and the importance of community and mentorship in nurturing young entrepreneurs.

If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast.

You are going to learn about:
- The Purpose of the Nonprofit High School Hustle
- High School Students Becoming Entrepreneurs with Support from High School Hustle
- Success Stories of High School Entrepreneurs

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