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  • What does the costly Line 5 leak mean for Ashland County?
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Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Periods of rain, with a high of 71 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Warm with partial sunshine, temps: high: 74, low: 50.
  • Thursday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 67 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Enbridge estimates northern Wisconsin Line 5 gas leak will cost $15M (milwaukeecourier.com) — Ashland County residents are watching closely as Enbridge tallies at least $15 million in costs from August's massive Line 5 gas leak in northern Wisconsin, while construction continues on a reroute that includes a site in the county. Federal regulators are still investigating the spill and recent fires at company facilities as environmental groups push for tougher action.
   

• Evers seeks applicants for District III Court of Appeals (gazettextra.com) — Residents of Ashland County are eligible to apply for a vacant seat on Wisconsin's District III Court of Appeals, which covers much of northern Wisconsin. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Oct. 7, and interested locals must submit materials through Gov. Tony Evers' judicial appointments process.
   

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