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Rhinelander, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 3 min readMorning Rhinelander! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See what’s new for kids at Hodag Park this summer
- Interested in a key role at Rhinelander’s courthouse?
- Who claimed hotdog-eating bragging rights at Rhinelander High School?
Also on today's calendar: Rhinelander Car Show.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
- Thursday: Not as warm with a t-storm, temps: high: 72, low: 60.
- Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 74 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. For the kids: Hodag Park splash pad opens after years of community-driven effort (starjournalnow.com) — Families in Rhinelander can now cool off at the new Vancos Family Community Splash Pad in Hodag Park, open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. After years of planning and $600,000 in mostly local donations, Kiwanis, Lions, businesses, and residents turned a big idea into a major kid-focused community asset, with more fundraising ahead for an all-inclusive playground upgrade. 
2. Juvenile Clerk/Asst. Register in Probate - # 4003932 (wjfw.com) — A new Juvenile Clerk/Assistant Register in Probate position is open at 51A N Brown Street in Rhinelander, handling sensitive juvenile, probate, and guardianship court records. Applicants need strong office skills, familiarity with Wisconsin statutes, strict confidentiality, and experience in legal or court settings to support local judges and the Register in Probate.
3. Top Dog (rivernewsonline.com) — Rhinelander readers can celebrate a lighthearted moment as Eric Parish hoists a trophy after winning a hotdog eating contest during a Rhinelander High School event. The short, paywalled piece highlights the fun, community flavor of the school gathering.
4. Hodag track sends 9 entries to state (rivernewsonline.com) — Rhinelander track fans have plenty to cheer about as nine of the Hodags’ 30 sectional entries have punched tickets to the state meet in La Crosse. The brief item notes the strong showing, but full details sit behind the River News subscriber paywall.
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Nut-Zee's Resort - Harrison - With Wild Spirits —... →
Nut-Zee's Resort, N9831 Co Rd B, Gleason
12:00 pm
Saturday June 6
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Other local events
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Rhinelander Car Show →
Downtown Rhinelander, Inc., Rhinelander
9:00 am
Saturday June 13
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Three Lakes Center for the Arts, 1760 Superior St, Three Lakes
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Last Day of School
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MS/HS Field Trip: Jack Lake
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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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Hornet High 5 Celebration
Elcho SD Elcho, WI 54428
1:30 pm
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
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💬 Chatter
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- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Kitchen Designer in Rhinelander. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Rhinelander. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rhinelander here.
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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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