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🌱 Why Iron River’s signature sled dog race is ending for good

Iron River, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Iron River! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Iron River’s signature sled dog race is ending for good

Also on today's calendar: Afternoon Book Club - So Long, Chester Wheeler by... and 1 more event.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cloudy with a shower or two, with a high of 58 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 63, low: 35.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 62 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Northern Pines Sled Dog Race permanently canceled (northernnewsnow.com) — Iron River’s beloved Northern Pines Sled Dog Race has been permanently canceled, ending what would have been a ninth season this coming February. Organizers, based in Iron River, shared the difficult decision on social media, citing multiple unnamed factors and warmly thanking local volunteers, businesses, mushers, and families for eight years of winter memories and community support.
   

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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 )
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🗞 Nearby News

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Bayfield

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Ok Iron River! 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 has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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