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Racine, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Racine! 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 much Lake Michigan water will Microsoft’s Racine-supplied data centers use?
  • What the $21 million Walden III overhaul means for Racine families
  • How one Racine teen landed a spot at Princeton and Yale

Also on today's calendar: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Becoming windier and cooler, with a high of 58 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 60, low: 48.
  • Friday: A shower in the a.m.; breezy, with a high of 72 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. What is Fairwater? The name of Microsoft's AI data center network (jsonline.com) — Microsoft’s Fairwater AI data centers in Mount Pleasant are projected to draw millions of gallons of Lake Michigan water supplied by the City of Racine, with most but not all returned. The company touts closed-loop cooling, while environmental advocates urge stronger transparency, safeguards, and long-term protection of regional water resources as more data centers are built.
   

2. RUSD breaks ground on $21 million Walden III renovation project (racinecountyeye.com) — Racine Unified and city officials have broken ground on a $21.3 million renovation of Walden III that will add ADA access, air conditioning, safer entrances, and modernized learning spaces. Funded through the narrow 2020 referendum, construction starts June 15 with completion expected in summer 2027, bringing long-awaited upgrades for Racine students and staff.
   

3. Racine student selected as one of 100 juniors nationwide for prestigious LEDA college access program (tmj4.com) — A Racine Unified junior from The R.E.A.L. School has been chosen as one of just 100 students nationwide for the LEDA Scholars college access program, earning a five‑week summer experience at Princeton and Yale. He and his teacher hope the honor inspires other Racine and southeastern Wisconsin students to seize similar opportunities and aim for top universities.
   

4. Racine Zoo says goodbye to longtime Rhino Timu (wtmj.com) — Racine Zoo has transferred its longtime Eastern Black Rhino, Timu, to another accredited zoo to support a critical breeding and conservation program. Staff helped prepare her move with special training and care, and while many Racine visitors will miss her, the change is meant to strengthen the endangered species’ long‑term survival in zoos.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday May 13
  • Furry Tales Story Time →
    Wisconsin Humane Society Racine Campus, 8900 16th St, Mt Pleasant
    10:30 am
  • Grace Girls/Guys
    Julian Thomas El Racine, WI 53404
    3:31 pm
  • Tommy Tornado Club (Extended Learning) & YLA
    Julian Thomas El Racine, WI 53404
    3:31 pm
  • Wadewitz PTA Pasta Dinner
    Wadewitz El 2700 Yout St, Racine, WI 53404, USA
    4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • More owl sightings.
    One week after sighting the trio of owls documented in a previous post, a solo showed up on the electrical pole Sunday morning. And then again this… (Nextdoor Ranch Heaven)
  • I like having conversations with my kids.
    Adults never ask me what my third favourite reptile is. (Nextdoor North Racine)
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Racine. Apply here.
  • S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. posted a job opening for Accounts Receivable Specialist in Racine. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Racine here.

Ok Racine! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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