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Rhinelander, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Rhinelander! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How new Highway 8 roundabouts will change your Rhinelander commute
- See what Rhinelander students can build in their new tech labs.
- How a new grant is transforming Rhinelanderās next big art experience.
Also on today's calendar: In Progress and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 73 and low of 50 degrees.
- Thursday: Cloudy, breezy and very warm, temps: high: 76, low: 55.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, with a high of 60 and low of 37 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Roundabout Rhinelander: Construction begins as part of Highway 8 project (waow.com) ā Drivers in Rhinelander will see major changes on Highway 8 as work begins to replace traffic lights with single-lane roundabouts at WIS 17 South and County Road G, along with new pavement. Detours via Highway 47/8 and Lincoln Street resurfacing will keep traffic moving, with completion expected in early September if weather cooperates. 
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2. Rhinelander students excited for new equipment to explore trades like woodworking, welding (wjfw.com) ā Rhinelanderās James Williams Middle School just unveiled major new tech ed spaces funded by a recent school referendum, giving students access to 3D printers, laser cutters, and welding bays. District leaders say the upgrades, including revamped family consumer science, art, and music rooms, will help Rhinelander students explore trades earlier and better prepare for future careers. Ā Ā Ā
3. Rhinelander artist selected for first cohort of new Create Wisconsin grant program (wxpr.org) ā Rhinelander multimedia artist Nate Sheppard has won a Create Wisconsin grant to build an immersive projection-mapped art experience right here in town, at the Hilgermann Center for Community. Backed by $7,500 in new funding, he hopes to debut early versions this fall, bringing big-city style arts experiences to the Northwoods without the long drive. Ā Ā Ā
4. RHS Sports recap: Tuesday, April 21 (rivernewsonline.com) ā Rhinelander High School teams had a busy Tuesday, with baseball, girlsā soccer, and boysā tennis all earning strong wins while softball fell to Mosinee and track athletes excelled at Wausau West. Local fans can look ahead to Hodag matchups against Lakeland, Antigo, and a trip to the De Pere Invite and Northland Pines Eagle Relays later this week. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Rhinelander
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Builder's Club
Rhinelander District Library, 106 N Stevens St, Rhinelander
1:00 pm
Thursday April 23
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Other local events
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In Progress
The Hilgermann Center for Community , 25 Brown St , Rhinelander
7:00 pm -
Builder's Club
Rhinelander District Library , 106 N Stevens St , Rhinelander
1:00 pm -
How Movies Are Made
Lakeside Center- Nicolet College , 5364 College Dr , Rhinelander
5:00 pm -
Hodag Heritage Festival 2026
Pioneer Park
12:00 pm -
Hodag Heritage Festival
Pioneer Park
12:00 pm -
Historical Bus Tour at Hodag Heritage Festival
Pioneer Park
12:00 pm -
THE THIRD WHEELS @ DA BAR
Da Bar LLC , 10 N Stevens St , Rhinelander
6:00 pm
Tuesday April 28
Thursday April 30
Thursday May 7
Saturday May 16
š£ Rhinelander Shout Outs!
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š Events Nearby
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Library Time
Tomahawk Public Library , 300 W Lincoln Ave , Tomahawk
10:00 am -
Move It, Move It, Move It!
Tomahawk Public Library , 300 W Lincoln Ave , Tomahawk
10:00 am -
Tinker Tuesday
Tomahawk Public Library , 300 W Lincoln Ave , Tomahawk
3:30 pm -
Maple Bear Campground - Tomahawk ā Carl Jackson Music Wisconsin
Maple Bear Campground LLC , N 9350 , Co Rd H , Tomahawk
6:00 pm
Thursday April 23
Tuesday April 28
Saturday May 16
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- https://www.facebook.com/Huffledorks
This is a cool store. It's run by someone who is cool and cares about the community. Lots of art by local people, and they have a community room too. (Nextdoor Pioneer Park) - Good morning...
For my dad, who passed away recently, we are looking for a realtor that has specific experience in estate, probate, or trust sales in Rhinelander. ā¦ (Nextdoor Hodag Park/Boom Lake)
Ok Rhinelander! 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: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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