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🌱 Bruce water and sewer rates will rise January 1
Bruce, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 3 min readGood day Bruce! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Bruce water and sewer rates will rise January 1
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Cooler; a morning shower, with a high of 52 and low of 32 degrees.
- Thursday: Colder with periods of sun, temps: high: 39, low: 28.
- Friday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 40 and low of 25 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• November, 2026 Regular Monthly Board Meeting Minutes (villageofbruce.org) — Bruce utility customers face higher rates January 1, 2027: sewer rates will rise 6%, while water rates will increase 3%. The Village Board approved the sewer increase November 2 after reviewing a utility deficit and consulting its auditor. The Public Service Commission has approved the water increase. 
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Senior Age Small Group →
Ladysmith Christian Church, 701 Menasha Avenue East, Ladysmith
10:30 am -
IMPACT Wednesday Night Youth →
Ladysmith Christian Church, 701 Menasha Avenue East, Ladysmith
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Boys Basketball: Ladysmith vs Saint Croix Falls (Middle School)
Ladysmith , WI 54848
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Girls Basketball: Ladysmith vs Gilman (Varsity)
Ladysmith , WI 54848
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Girls Basketball: Ladysmith vs Bruce (Varsity)
Ladysmith , WI 54848
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Boys Basketball: MS Boys Basketball Tournament/WIAA Officials Camp (Middle School)
Ladysmith , WI 54848
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Boys Basketball: Unity vs Ladysmith (Middle School)
Ladysmith , WI 54848
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Girls Basketball: Shell Lake vs Ladysmith (Junior Varsity)
Ladysmith , WI 54848
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Girls Basketball: Shell Lake vs Ladysmith (Varsity)
Ladysmith , WI 54848
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Boys Basketball: Ladysmith vs Barron (Middle School)
Ladysmith , WI 54848
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Ladies Breakfast & Bible Study →
Ladysmith Christian Church, 701 Menasha Avenue East, Ladysmith
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One Service Nov. 29 →
Ladysmith Christian Church, 701 Menasha Avenue East, Ladysmith
11:00 am
Wednesday November 11
Thursday November 12
Saturday November 14
Tuesday November 17
Thursday November 19
Saturday November 21
Sunday November 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Rockwell Automation, Inc. posted a job opening for Assembler - Hiring Now in Ladysmith. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Ladysmith. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bruce here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Marshfield Medical Center-Rice Lake hosts veterans display (sanfordhealth.org)
- Fortnightly Club recognizes Winfield as Senior Girl Honoree (apg-wi.com)
- Women's basketball: Wisconsin hits the ground running in 2026-27 season (badgerherald.com)
Ok Bruce! 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: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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