🌱 Why police say there’s no ongoing danger after Saturday’s violent attack

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In today's newsletter:

• Why police say there’s no ongoing danger after Saturday’s violent attack
• How could a federal THC ban impact Lac du Flambeau’s future?

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 35 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Wednesday: Clouds and sunshine, temps: high: 31, low: 27.
• Thursday: Snow and rain, up to 1", with a high of 34 and low of 0 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Suspect caught in possibly deadly Lac du Flambeau attack (waow.com) — A serious targeted attack in Lac du Flambeau left one person with severe head injuries, and a suspect is now in custody while investigators treat the case as a possible homicide. Tribal police, Vilas County deputies, and state agencies responded, and officials say there is no ongoing danger to the community as the investigation continues.
   

• Should tribal nations be concerned about federal THC hemp ban? (jsonline.com) — A new federal law banning most THC products may close many Wisconsin cannabis businesses, but tribal advocates say tribal ventures, including those tied to Lac du Flambeau, could be less affected. The piece explores how tribal sovereignty, legal uncertainty, and neighboring states’ cannabis markets may shape future opportunities for Wisconsin tribes.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 17

• Wednesday Workday at Groomer Shop
  Minocqua Winter Park , 7543 Squirrel Hill Rd , Minocqua
  9:00 am
• Chat 'n Craft
  Boulder Junction Library , 5392 Park St , Boulder Junction
  10:00 am
• Wild Wednesdays
  Northwoods Wildlife Center , 8683 S Blumenstein Rd , Minocqua
  1:00 pm
• Scott Kirby live at North Fork Fin & Filet
  Northfork Fin & Filet , 11084 WI-70 , Woodruff
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Health & Wellness at the Community Center
  Mercer Community Center , 2648 Margaret St , Mercer
  9:30 am

Saturday December 20

• Bill Sherer’s Fly Tying Classes
  Bill Sherer's We Tie It Fly Shop , 5570 Co Hwy M , Boulder Junction
  10:00 am
• Children’s Holiday Event at Boulder Junction Public Library
  Boulder Junction Town Hall , 5392 Park St , Boulder Junction
  10:30 am
• The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
  Boulder Junction Library , 5392 Park St , Boulder Junction
  10:30 am
• Kids @ The Clubhouse
  The Clubhouse , 901 1st Ave , Woodruff
  8:00 pm

Monday December 22

• Mercer Health and Wellness Exercise Program
  Mercer Community Center , 2648 Margaret St , Mercer
  9:30 am
• Mah Jongg - Cancelled November 17
  Boulder Junction Library , 5392 Park St , Boulder Junction
  1:00 pm
• Knit & Stitch Group
  Plum Lake Library , 8789 Peterson St , Sayner
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Lac Du Flambeau. Apply here.
• Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Lac Du Flambeau. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lac du Flambeau here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Minocqua

• Construction begins on Snowmy Kromer at new location (wkow.com)

Eagle River

• Albrecht scores 27 points as Eagles top Hatchets to improve to 2-0 in GNC (vcnewsreview.com)
• Garth Wicinsky – Wisconsin 275 Most Influential Business Leaders (biztimes.com)
• Tina Belanger (vcnewsreview.com)

Rhinelander

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