Apparently Presto is the rich elderly uncle of the Chippewa Valley’s industrial family. Everyone’s all down in the dumps about the horrible economy … everyone, that is, except the Valley’s low-key electric kitchen appliance manufacturer. According to WQOW, Presto is boasting record sales of its Bacon Cookers, Pizzazz Pizza Ovens, Pressure Cookers, Waffle Makers, and the like. (And believe it or not, these.) In fact, Presto says its net earnings top $44 million. They also say their "appliance, diaper and defense businesses all contributed to the record numbers.” I hear they sold a bunch of their diaper division, which I’m sure helped.

Anyone know what they’re doing for the defense industry (besides supplying GIs with tasty, fresh-popped popcorn)?