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Algoma, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Algoma! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

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  • What would you turn Algoma’s old downtown fire station into?
  • Hook into Shanty Days: what anglers can expect in Algoma soon

Also on today's calendar: Algoma Farmers Market and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, warm and humid, temps: high: 84, low: 61.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• What would you do with an old fire station? Algoma wants to know (doorcountydailynews.com) — Algoma is asking residents and developers for ideas on reusing the soon-to-be-vacant downtown fire station, with proposals due October 1 and a minimum bid of $150,000. City Administrator Matt Murphy says they’re prioritizing community value over just the highest offer, eyeing options like restaurants, breweries, offices, or mixed-use space.
   

• Plenty of August fishing options - Kewaunee County Star News (kewauneecountystarnews.com) — Anglers are enjoying strong Lake Michigan action off Algoma, including trophy lake trout caught on local charter boats. In two weeks, Algoma will host the annual Shanty Days Fishing Contest with youth and adult categories, with tickets available soon at Algoma Citgo and Graf’s Mobil alongside broader Wisconsin hunting and fishing updates.
   

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  • Woodchucks, also known as groundhogs, are a common sight near homes and other man-made structures such as garages, sheds and decks.
    While most of us see a garden shed as a great place to store our lawn mower, woodchucks see this as prime real estate to dig their burrows under and… (Nextdoor )
  • Now's the time for hunters hoping to participate in the 2026 gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities to contact and confirm their hunting location with a hunt sponsor before Sept.
    15, 2026. Sponsors have enrolled nearly 70,000 acres of land across 47 counties for this year's hunt taking place Oct. 3-11, 2026. Some properties… (Nextdoor )
  • Multi-Color Corporation posted a job opening for Plant Production Supervisor in Algoma. Apply here.
  • Oshkosh Corporation posted a job opening for Welder - 2nd Shift in Kewaunee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Algoma here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • This Casual Sturgeon Bay Irish Pub Serves Lobster In More Ways Than You Expect (takingthekids.com)
  • 75-year-old struck in Sturgeon Bay crosswalk dies at hospital (wtaq.com)
  • Two former city leaders among Mariner Award winners (doorcountydailynews.com)

Ok Algoma! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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