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What's up Spooner! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Spooner students turned a European adventure into future opportunities
  • How Spooner's Alzheimer's walk funds will help local families this year
  • What Ashland's win over Spooner means for upcoming conference play

Also on today's calendar: Flu Shot Clinics and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 67 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 62, low: 45.
  • Saturday: A passing shower or two, with a high of 66 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Students share experiences of summer European trip (gazettextra.com) — Spooner High School students recently returned from an 11-day educational tour of Europe, sharing stories from Rome, Innsbruck, Munich, and Prague with their hometown. Teachers are already planning the next big trip to England, Scotland, and Paris in 2028, and the Art Club is organizing a Field of Flags fundraiser on school grounds to support Disabled American Veterans.
   

• Walk to End Alzheimer's raises critical funds in the fight against dementia (gazettextra.com) — Spooner-area residents helped raise nearly $30,000 at the Walk to End Alzheimer's in nearby Shell Lake, with funds directly supporting local families through education, care services, advocacy, and a 24/7 helpline. Organizers say donations to the Spooner-area walk are still being accepted through December 31, helping address dementia's growing impact in Washburn County and across Wisconsin.
   

• St. Croix Falls runs past Canes in football, 45-6 (gazettextra.com) — A recent Heart O' North Conference matchup saw Hayward-LCO fall 45-6 to St. Croix Falls, but the story also notes that Ashland, Hayward's next opponent, beat Spooner 42-14 last week. For local fans, those scores offer a quick snapshot of how nearby teams are stacking up this season and what kind of challenge Ashland may pose going forward.
   

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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 )
  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Spooner. Apply here.
  • Driveline posted a job opening for Master Merchandiser in Spooner. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Spooner here.

🗞 Nearby News

Shell Lake

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  • Get cozy this October with Sherman & Ruth Weiss Community Library (gazettextra.com)
  • Birkie Trail Run draws 900 runners to autumn trails (gazettextra.com)

Rice Lake

Ok Spooner! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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