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Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Weather forecast:
- Thursday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 68 and low of 36 degrees.
- Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 62, low: 40.
- Saturday: Cloudy with a shower or two, with a high of 60 and low of 43 degrees.
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday October 1 - HS Girls Golf: 2026 WIAA Division 1 Superior regional →
Nemadji GC, Superior
9:30 am - Fall Story Time at the Library →
Iron River Public Library, 68235 N Main St, Iron River
9:30 am - The Art of Aging →
The Iron River Community Center, 8275 E Mill St, Iron River
9:30 am - Page Turners Book Club: Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
Superior Public Library, 1530 Tower Ave., Superior
10:30 am - Fall Career and Internship Fair →
Yellowjacket Union Great Room, Superior
12:00 pm - Local History Help
Superior Public Library, 1530 Tower Ave., Superior
1:30 pm - Homeschool Lego Club →
Superior Public Library, 1530 Tower Ave., Superior
2:00 pm - Senior Planet: Being News-Savvy Online →
Superior Public Library, 1530 Tower Ave., Superior
2:00 pm - Car Seat Check Event →
Superior Calendar, 3326 Tower Avenue, Superior
4:00 pm - Xtreme Bar Bingo at Battle Axe →
Battle Axe Saloon, 7520 Lea St, Iron River
7:00 pm Friday October 2 - Mindful Motion for Older Adults →
Superior Public Library, 1530 Tower Ave., Superior
10:30 am - Fish Fry at Flying Eagle RV Resort →
Flying Eagle RV Resort LLC, 61925 Basswood Rd, Iron River
4:00 pm
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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 )
🗞 Nearby News
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- New wheelchair recliners expand access to dental care at NorthLakes Community Clinic (peshtigotimes.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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