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🌱 How did Dodgeland’s homecoming in Juneau unravel so quickly?
And check out 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale on the Juneau Patch calendar
Good morning to you Juneau! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Dodgeland's homecoming in Juneau unravel so quickly?
- How could Dodge County's evolving 2027 budget affect your tax bill?
- Could this Madison leadership conference jump-start your teen's career plans?
Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 66 and low of 46 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 64, low: 40.
- Saturday: A blend of sun and clouds, with a high of 63 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Football: Knights rout Trojans in homecoming game (wdtimes.com) — Dodgeland's homecoming football game in Juneau ended in a tough 47–0 loss to Oshkosh Lourdes, despite a promising 14-yard completion on the Trojans' first play. Junior running back Noah Kohn led Dodgeland's offense and defense, while Lourdes piled up 385 total yards before Dodgeland turns its focus to Friday's trip to Randolph/Cambria-Friesland. 
• Dodge County budget remains 'a work in progress' (gazettextra.com) — Dodge County officials meeting in Juneau are working to close a remaining $1.8 million gap in the 2027 budget, even as highway repairs and facility upgrades push capital plans above $33 million. Leaders are weighing a smaller cost-of-living raise for employees, while projections suggest a higher property tax levy but a lower tax rate for a typical $300,000 home.
• Stride Youth Leadership Conference: Communication Skills, Career Plans (morningagclips.com) — From Juneau teens are being invited to the 2026 Stride Youth Leadership Conference at UW–Madison on Nov. 17, where they'll practice communication skills and explore agriculture-related careers. Open to students ages 15 to 18, the program includes leadership sessions, hands-on labs, meals, and a t‑shirt, with registration due by Nov. 12.
📸 Around Juneau
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Juneau
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★ Featured events ★
- 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale →
Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
10:00 am
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- Football: Dodgeland vs Randolph/Cambria-Friesland (Varsity)
Dodgeland SD Juneau, WI 53039
7:00 pm - 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale →
Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
10:00 am - 2026 Juneau Lions Wine Tasting →
Edwin Brix Vineyard, N4595 Welsh Road, Juneau
4:00 pm - WeCOPE on Mondays
Dodge County UW Extension, 127 E Oak St # 1, Juneau
11:30 am - Girls Volleyball: Randolph Christian vs Dodgeland (Middle School)
Dodgeland SD Juneau, WI 53039
4:30 pm - Raising a Thinking Child
Dodge County UW Extension, 127 E Oak St # 1, Juneau
9:00 am - Introduction to Plain Language: Make Your Communication Clear,
Dodge County UW Extension, 127 E Oak St # 1, Juneau
10:00 am - Laconia XC Invite
Dodgeland SD Juneau, WI 53039
4:00 pm - Girls Cross Country: Laconia XC Invtie (Varsity)
Dodgeland SD Juneau, WI 53039
4:00 pm - Girls Volleyball: Dodgeland vs Cambria-Friesland (Middle School)
Dodgeland SD Juneau, WI 53039
4:30 pm - Girls Volleyball: Dodgeland vs Wayland Academy (Junior Varsity)
Dodgeland SD Juneau, WI 53039
5:45 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Your emergency plan should include every member of the family—including your pets!
During #NationalPreparednessMonth, take some time to put together an emergency kit for your pet. Include food, water, medications, important records,… (Nextdoor ) - Wisconsin's forests cover nearly half our state and are a vital part of our collective history, culture and economy.
Likewise, the Forest Products industry provides valuable jobs and contributes significantly to the economy. Forest Products Week, coming up Oct. 18… (Nextdoor )
- Aramark posted a job opening for Food Service Worker in Juneau. Apply here.
- Aramark Corporation posted a job opening for Food Service Worker - Dodge County Jail in Juneau. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Juneau here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Another ancient dugout canoe is found, only it's not in Lake Mendota (wiscnews.com)
Watertown
- Watertown Police Department ask for public's help investigating Flock camera theft (wmtv15news.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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