🌱 How an internal audit exposed a years-long scheme at a local plant

Good morning Black River Falls! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How an internal audit exposed a years-long scheme at a local plant
• What does this federal ruling mean for Ho-Chunk gaming near town?
• How will Cell.Plus’s shutdown affect Black River Falls wireless customers?

Also on today's calendar: Black River Falls High School Alumni Association Banquet and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 69 and low of 32 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 70, low: 49.
• Friday: A morning shower; warmer, with a high of 84 and low of 44 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Plant manager, employee charged in eight-year $300K corporate credit card scheme (news8000.com) — Residents should know that two Regal Beloit employees at the Black River Falls plant are charged with an alleged long‑running corporate credit card scheme totaling nearly $300,000. Prosecutors say an internal audit uncovered years of personal spending, and both women now face serious felony counts and upcoming court appearances in Jackson County Circuit Court.
   

• Ho-Chunk Nation wins federal decision in Kalshi case (weau.com) — From Black River Falls, the Ho-Chunk Nation is highlighting a major federal court ruling that backs its authority over tribal gaming and challenges an online sports betting firm. The decision allows the Nation’s IGRA-based claims against Kalshi to move forward, reinforcing tribal sovereignty in the fast-growing digital gambling arena.
   

• Wisconsin Electronics Retailer To Close All Stores Across The State (patch.com) — A U.S. Cellular authorized agent is closing its Black River Falls store this summer, costing three local employees their jobs as part of a statewide shutdown. Cell.Plus, LLC will permanently close all Wisconsin locations by July 31 after its agent agreement wasn’t renewed, affecting 66 workers across multiple communities.
   

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📸 Around Black River Falls

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Black River Falls

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday May 16

• 2026 Pace and Pedal Event →
  N6302 N Brockway Rd, Black River Falls
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday May 14

• Presidential Award Ceremoney
  Black River Falls SD Black River Falls, WI 54615
  1:15 pm

Friday May 15

• Friday One-hour Early Release
  Black River Falls SD Black River Falls, WI 54615

Tuesday May 19

• Middle School Musical
  Lunda Theater
  7:00 pm

Wednesday May 20

• 2026 Black River Falls Rotary Athletic Banquet
  Black River Falls High School Commons
  5:30 pm

Saturday May 23

• Black River Falls High School Alumni Association Banquet →
  Black River Falls High School, 1200 Pierce St, Black River Falls
  4:30 pm

Tuesday June 9

• Concert in the Park - Sponsored by Faith Lutheran →
  Armory East Field, 431 WI-54, Black River Falls
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• Mall of America
  Alma Center SD Mall of America®, 60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA
  8:00 am
• Timbavati Wildlife Trip
  Alma Center SD Timbavati Wildlife Park, 2220 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy, Wisconsin De
  8:15 am
• Cody Palmer-US Army lunch visit
  Alma Center SD Merrillan, WI 54754
  11:40 am

Thursday May 14

• 5th Grade End of Year Trip
  Alma Center SD Deke Slayton Memorial Space and Bike Museum, 200 W Main St, Spar
  10:00 am
• 5th Grade Sparta Field Trip
  Lincoln El Merrillan, WI 54754
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Congratulations 2026 graduates🎉!
  Graduation comes with big changes—new job, new place, new responsibilities. It’s also a good time to review your insurance coverage and make sure it… (Nextdoor )

• Pilot Travel Centers, LLC posted a job opening for Cashier in Black River Falls. Apply here.
• Pilot Flying J posted a job opening for Janitorial Maintenance in Black River Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Black River Falls here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Sparta

• National Nurses Week to Be Celebrated (monroecountyherald.com)
• Sparta man charged with attempted homicide, wife reports being strangled (wiproud.com)
• Tuesday's forecast featured gusty winds, warm temperatures and some morning rain showers (wxow.com)

Tomah

• Tomah Health and Versiti Blood Center to host 'Give a Pint, Get a Pint' blood drive (wxow.com)
• Arthur 'Art' Bidwell Tillman III (monroecountyherald.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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