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🌱 How a 27-mile trail expansion could reshape recreation around Baraboo
And check out Devils Lake Hike on the Baraboo Patch calendar

Morning Baraboo! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a 27-mile trail expansion could reshape recreation around Baraboo
Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 67 and low of 44 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 39.
- Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 67 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Photos: Great Sauk State Trail expansion plans (madison.com) — Plans to extend the Great Sauk State Trail were laid out at the Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library in Baraboo, drawing a packed local crowd. Sauk County officials detailed a proposed 27-mile expansion that would eventually link the trail to The 400 State Trail in Reedsburg, potentially boosting Baraboo-area recreation, tourism, and cycling access across the region.
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📸 Around Baraboo
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Baraboo
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★ Featured events ★
- Devils Lake Hike →
Devils Lake State Park, S5975 Park Road, Baraboo
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- Memory Cafe w/ Sauk County ADRC →
230 Fourth Ave., Baraboo
10:00 am - S'more Fun Trail Run →
Baraboo WI - 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale →
Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
10:00 am - Chief Nąąga Keramąnį Park Grand Opening →
Chief Naaga Keramani Park Trail, 821 Kennedy Street, Baraboo
1:00 pm - Mahjong Monday →
230 Fourth Ave., Baraboo
1:00 pm - Baraboo Area Literacy Council Board Meeting →
230 Fourth Ave., Baraboo
5:30 pm - Lullaby Club →
230 Fourth Ave., Baraboo
10:00 am - Teen Tuesday: Ghost Tour with Shelley Mordini →
230 Fourth Ave., Baraboo
4:00 pm - Charcoal Event "Ghost Bubbles" in Baraboo →
Balanced Rock Winery, 1065 Walnut Street, Baraboo
6:00 pm - Pop Up: Games for Kids →
230 Fourth Ave., Baraboo
6:00 pm - Fall Harvest Festival →
Midland United Methodist Church, 10235 County Rd KP, Mazomanie
4:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Saturday October 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Baraboo. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Wisconsin Dells
- Ridership on Amtrak's Borealis line between Chicago and Twin Cities exceeds 500,000 (biztimes.com)
- Donald Kollath (whbl.com)
- WRN Deep Dive: Historic Zoo steam locomotives reunited in The Dells (wrn.com)
Reedsburg
- Pump Suction Filters Market Forecast to 2035: Growth Driven by Semiconductor and Electronics Demand (indexbox.io)
- LaVerne (Verne) Edward Siverling (reedsburgindependent.com)
Ok Baraboo! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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