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🌱 What this economic development award could mean for Barron’s future

Barron, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi Barron! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What this economic development award could mean for Barron’s future

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 65 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 37.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rep. Dave Armstrong Recognized as a WEDA Champion of Economic Development (drydenwire.com) — State Rep. Dave Armstrong, whose district includes the city of Barron and all of Barron County, has been honored as a WEDA Champion of Economic Development for his work on housing, childcare tax credits, and Main Street revitalization. His legislative efforts are intended to support local economic growth, workforce strength, and community development in Barron and neighboring communities.
   

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  • October is National Firewood Month, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is using the occasion to spread the event’s slogan: “Buy It Where You Burn It!
    ” It’s important for Wisconsin residents and visitors to understand and observe the year-round importance of obtaining firewood from local sources,… (Nextdoor )
  • Phenom People posted a job opening for Maintenance Engineer 3rd shift - Jennie-O (Barron, WI) in Barron. Apply here.
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  • Area athletes building doubles chemistry on the tennis court (chippewa.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Barron

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Barron

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