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🌱 Did you know Black River Falls led Wisconsin in public library history?
And check out Learn & Play at Children's Wisconsin (Black River Falls Office) on the Black River Falls Patch calendar
Good day Black River Falls! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- Did you know Black River Falls led Wisconsin in public library history?
Also on today's calendar: Learn & Play at Children's Wisconsin (Black River... and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 72 and low of 61 degrees.
- Wednesday: Rain most of the time, temps: high: 67, low: 57.
- Thursday: Less humid with high clouds, with a high of 66 and low of 35 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wisconsin Carnegie Libraries: History and Active Locations Today (dairylandsentinel.com) — Black River Falls earns a special mention for creating Wisconsin's first public library in 1872 and later securing a Carnegie-funded building now used by the Jackson County Historical Society. The article walks through how Carnegie's grants reshaped libraries statewide and lists which Wisconsin Carnegie buildings still serve readers or have been repurposed for community use. 
📸 Around Black River Falls
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Black River Falls
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★ Featured events ★
- Learn & Play at Children's Wisconsin (Black River Falls Office) →
Children's Wisconsin - Black River Falls Office, W11109 Rogers Rd, Black River Falls
3:30 pm
Thursday October 1
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Other local events
- Black River Country WI Chapter Banquet →
Black River Falls WI - Learn & Play at Children's Wisconsin (Black River... →
Children's Wisconsin - Black River Falls Office, W11109 Rogers Rd, Black River Falls
3:30 pm - Jackson Taylor at Creekside Winery →
Creekside Winery, Black River Falls
1:00 pm - Black River Falls WI Road to Gold →
Milt Lunda Memorial Arena, Black River Falls
9:00 am - Jackson County Health & Human Services →
Jackson County Health & Human Services, 421 County Rd R, Black River Falls
11:00 am
Thursday October 1
Sunday October 4
Saturday October 10
Tuesday October 13
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Girls Golf: 2026 WIAA D2 Regional Girl's Golf at Trempealeau Mounta
Trempealeau Mountain Golf Club
9:00 am - Girls Cross Country: Wendell Wialliams Middle School Cross Country
Melrose-Mindoro High School Cross Country Course
4:00 pm - ASL Soccer: Sparta vs Black River Falls (Varsity)
Black River Falls High School West Gym
4:15 pm - Girls Cross Country: Dave "Woody" Meyer Invite (hosted by BRF) (Var
Skyline Golf Course
4:30 pm - Football: Black River Falls vs Arcadia (Middle School)
Arcadia High School Cashen Field
5:00 pm - Football: McDonell Central vs Black River Falls (Middle School)
Casper Park - Gannon Field
5:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tutor Perini Corporation posted a job opening for Purchaser in Black River Falls. Apply here.
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Crew Member in Black River Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Black River Falls here.
🗞 Nearby News
Sparta
- David N. Frost (monroecountyherald.com)
Tomah
- Bruce Frederick Baker (monroecountyherald.com)
West Salem
- Neve, Tippen Lead Marshfield at Nightfall Classic 715; Regier Runs Second in Division 3 Boys (onfocus.news)
- Lowest price for diesel gas in La Crosse County at $5.99 in week ending Sept. 19 (wcwisconsinnews.com)
Ok Black River Falls! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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