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The "Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin" contest has narrowed its 148 nominees down to 16 finalists.

Finalists include products like canned cocktails, paper towels, work boots, and utility vehicles.

The public can vote in head-to-head matchups to determine the winner through a series of rounds.

Paper towels made in Green Bay, canned craft cocktails made in Plymouth and fertilizer made in Milwaukee are among the finalists vying to be voted Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin for 2025.

More than 15,000 public votes narrowed the initial field of 148 nominees down to 16 finalists in the annual contest that showcases the state's expansive manufacturing industry that's sponsored by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce and Johnson Financial Group .

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