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Barron, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min read

Cheers Barron! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What limits can Barron County actually put on its public shooting range?
  • How Barron County employers are shaping Rice Lake students’ careers this summer

Also on today's calendar: Mixed Up Staples Lake 6-9 (SOLO) and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Thursday: Not as warm with a t-storm, temps: high: 76, low: 64.
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rife range restrictions need both DNR, county board approval (gazettextra.com) — Barron County officials are weighing new rules for the Maple Plain public shooting range, but any changes to hours, fees, or Sunday closures must first clear both the DNR and county board. The Property Committee also advanced plans for more convenient parking at UW–Eau Claire – Barron County’s child care center, a new kayak launch, and housing and park improvements that will shape daily life for local families.
   

• Rice Lake High School's Youth Apprenticeship growing, branching out (gazettextra.com) — Rice Lake High School’s Youth Apprenticeship program is expanding, with 12 students this year and more expected, many placed with employers across Barron County. Teens are earning paychecks while logging at least 450 work hours, gaining career skills at sites like Boys and Girls Clubs of Barron County, healthcare facilities, farms, and local manufacturers, with support for uniforms and tools.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The 12th Annual Great Wisconsin Bat Count: coming to a summer roost near you!
    We’re asking for volunteers and landowners to count bats emerging from bat houses, outbuildings, and barns at sunset on one night from June 5-7. … (Nextdoor )
  • Hormel Foods Corporation posted a job opening for Jennie-O Turkey Store - Clean Out Scrape Crew - Barron, WI in Barron. Apply here.
  • K.A. Recruiting posted a job opening for Family Practice MD/ DO/ NP or PA (16 hours per week, Working Monday and Tuesdays, MD/DO preferred but open to mid-level in Cameron. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Barron here.

🗞 Nearby News

Rice Lake

  • Elks Lodge, Honor Guard, Municipal Band to observe Flag Day (gazettextra.com)
  • ABC Raceway opens 2026 season with historic USRA Late Model debut (gazettextra.com)
  • Citizens Connected awards $50,000 in scholarships (gazettextra.com)

New Auburn

  • ‘Very saucy' food truck brings fun and flavor (chippewa.com)
  • IN PHOTOS: McDonell softball powers past Augusta to Division 4 sectional finals 6-2-26 (chippewa.com)

Spooner

  • Playoff baseball: Northwestern upends Spooner, Aitkin stymies Duluth Marshall (wdio.com)

Ok Barron! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Barron

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.