🌱 How a Black River Falls dentist just gained statewide influence in dentistry

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Black River Falls dentist just gained statewide influence in dentistry

Also on today's calendar: Jackson County Action Team Nomination Signature Canvass and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and very cold, with a high of 18 and low of 3 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Cloudy, flurries; frigid, temps: high: 18, low: -13.
• Saturday: Frigid with a little snow, with a high of -4 and low of -16 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• TUE AM News: Northwoods Policy Network launches to promote state's rural northern region; WFU leader says $12B in farm aid comes too late for some Wisconsin farmers (wisbusiness.com) — Black River Falls gets a statewide spotlight as local dentist Dr. Rachel Steele is sworn in as president of the Wisconsin Dental Association, elevating the community’s voice in oral health policy. The broader report also covers a new Northwoods advocacy group, delayed federal farm aid, and a Beloit-based venture fund backing early-stage Wisconsin startups.
   

📸 Around Black River Falls

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Black River Falls

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• Black River Falls High School vs. Cumberland High School
  Milt Lunda Memorial Arena, 388 Melrose St, Black River Falls
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 11

• 3rd Grade Christmas Program
  BRF MS
  7:30 pm

Friday December 12

• Friday One-hour Early Release
  Black River Falls SD Black River Falls, WI 54615

Saturday December 13

• Jackson County Action Team Nomination Signature Canvass
  Revolution Coffee Wine Eats , 38 Main St , Black River Falls
  12:00 pm
• Black River Falls High School vs. Hudson High School
  Milt Lunda Memorial Arena , 388 Melrose St , Black River Falls
  7:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• RCCW: Black River BRAWLS 2
  Black River Falls Middle School , 1202 Pierce St , Black River Falls
  2:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Black River Falls Tigers vs Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln High School
  Milt Lunda Memorial Arena , 388 Melrose St , Black River Falls
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• 4th Grade Holiday Program
  BRF MS
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• 2nd Grade Holiday Concert
  BRF MS
  6:30 pm
• 3rd Grade Christmas Program
  BRF MS
  7:30 pm

Friday December 12

• Friday One-hour Early Release
  Black River Falls SD Black River Falls, WI 54615

Saturday December 13

• 2025 Winter Open House
  West Central Model Railroad , 727 Clifton St , Sparta
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Footprint Retail Services posted a job opening for Part Time Merchandiser in Black River Falls. Apply here.
• Elevance Health posted a job opening for Manager II GBD Special Programs - LTSS Care/Service Coordination? - Family Care in Black River Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Black River Falls here.

🗞 Nearby News

Sparta

• Tracking a strong clipper set to bring a mixture of rain, snow and freezing rain along with gusty winds to the area (wxow.com)

Tomah

• Public Notice: Tomah Armory Landfill Five-Year Review (epa.gov)
• Local cadet to participate in annual Army-Navy football showdown (riponpress.com)
• Details on Dec. 11 CPKC Holiday Train concert in Tomah (wxow.com)

West Salem

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-- The Patch AM Team

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