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Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Lac du Flambeau! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a massive search on Whitefish Lake ended this weekend
- Why Dillmans Bay Resort lands on Wisconsin’s gangster-history road trip list
- What’s at stake in Lac du Flambeau’s high-profile fishing rights case?
Also on today's calendar: Deal Or No Deal Live.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Warm with periods of sun, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
- Thursday: Not as warm with a t-storm, temps: high: 73, low: 62.
- Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 75 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Body of missing boater recovered (wsau.com) — Emergency crews in Lac du Flambeau have recovered the body of a visiting boater from Whitefish Lake after a two-day search involving local tribal police, fire, and EMS. Multiple neighboring departments, state agencies, and a specialized dive team joined the intensive effort, which used sonar, drones, and search dogs. Local tribal departments publicly thanked all assisting responders for their support. 
• Fascinating Wisconsin Roots of Tombstone Pizza (y105fm.com) — Lac du Flambeau gets a fun shout-out here, with Dillmans Bay Resort highlighted among Wisconsin spots tied to colorful gangster-era history. The piece mainly explores how Tombstone Pizza started in a Medford bar, then branches into quirky Wisconsin laws and historic locations that road-tripping Northwoods visitors might want to explore.
• Watch Here & Now Here & Now for May 29, 2026 on PBS Wisconsin (pbswisconsin.org) — Lac du Flambeau tribal members traveled to Madison as a federal judge heard arguments over whether the tribe can limit non-tribal walleye and muskie fishing on 19 reservation lakes. The ruling could shape how much control the tribe has over local waters that many residents and visitors rely on. The broader program also covers statewide debates on school funding, property taxes, immigration holds, and the job market.
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★ Featured events ★
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The Flame Bar And Grill - Bourbon And BBQ Event →
The Flame Bar and Grill, 717 Peace Pipe Rd, Lac Du Flambeau
6:00 pm
Thursday June 4
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Other local events
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Deal Or No Deal Live →
Lake of the Torches Resort Casino, 510 Old Abe Rd, Lac Du Flambeau
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Waaswaaganing Indian Bowl Weekly Pow Wow →
Waaswaanaganing Indian Bowl - Pow Wow, 603 Peace Pipe Rd, Lac Du Flambeau
6:00 pm
Friday June 19
Tuesday June 23
📣 Lac du Flambeau Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Lakeland Swim Club practice (Home)
Lakeland STAR Acad (LSA) Lakeland Union High School - Pool
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Couch to 5K Training Club →
Minocqua Public Library, 415 Menominee St, Minocqua
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Wiggle, Giggle, Shake →
Minocqua Public Library, 415 Menominee St, Minocqua
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Kronzer Dance Rehearsal (Home)
Lakeland STAR Acad (LSA) Lakeland Union High School - Theater
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Track and Field: Boys Varsity vs. UW - La Crosse (Away)
Lakeland STAR Acad (LSA) UW-LaCrosse -
June Bloom Art and Craft Show →
Torpy Park, 806 US-51, Minocqua
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Ice Cream Social Summer Reading Kick-off! →
Minocqua Public Library, 415 Menominee St, Minocqua
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Committee of the Whole - School Board Meeting (Home)
Lakeland STAR Acad (LSA) Lakeland Union High School - Library Media Center
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June Cookbook Club →
Minocqua Public Library, 415 Menominee St, Minocqua
5:15 pm
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
Friday June 5
Saturday June 6
Monday June 8
Tuesday June 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Student Transportation of America posted a job opening for Terminal Manager in Woodruff. Apply here.
- Walgreen Company posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Woodruff. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lac du Flambeau here.
🗞 Nearby News
Minocqua
- Minocqua Museum opens for the season on June 8 — volunteers needed (lakelandtimes.com)
- Brewers host the Giants, look to continue home win streak (wjfw.com)
- Senate Democrat leader ends talk of another tax deal vote (wjfw.com)
Phillips
- 2026 Marawood North All-Conference Softball: Tobias Named Player of the Year (onfocus.news)
Ok Lac du Flambeau! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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