š± How a state conference could reshape Crandonās ties with nearby tribal nations
Coffee in hand, Crandon? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How a state conference could reshape Crandonās ties with nearby tribal nations
- How Crandonās school referendum squeaked by with a 19-vote win
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 71 and low of 29 degrees.
- Saturday: Cloudy, windy and much colder, temps: high: 40, low: 25.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, windy and cold, with a high of 37 and low of 20 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Prescott students present at state education conference (piercecountyjournal.news) ā Crandonās school district administrator recently attended a state conference session led by Prescott High School students, exploring immersive learning with Wisconsin tribal nations. With Crandon situated near the Sokaogon Ojibwe and Potawatomi nations, heās now interested in building similar educational partnerships that could bring local students deeper, real-world lessons on Native history and culture. 
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ā¢ 61% of School Referendums in Wisconsin Passed (urbanmilwaukee.com) ā Crandon voters narrowly approved a $3.75 million school referendum by just 19 votes, keeping local programs funded but raising property taxes in a small, rural district. The story also compares Crandonās experience with dozens of other Wisconsin districts that turned to referendums as state school funding lags behind inflation. Ā Ā Ā
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Language Class
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Wednesday April 22
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Bonsai Rehab posted a job opening for Physical Therapist - Outpatient in Crandon. Apply here.
- Forest County Potawatomi posted a job opening for Fireside Market Cashier - Slinger, WI in Crandon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crandon here.
š Nearby News
Three Lakes
- Police Report: April 15, 2026 (vcnewsreview.com)
- Pastor Gary Garnatz (fillmorecountyjournal.com)
- Chequamegon teams place third at Hodag Invite (gazettextra.com)
Rhinelander
- Rhinelander community can help support local pantry by purchasing $10 grab-and-go bags at Trig's (wjfw.com)
- Antigo thinclads collect top-five finishes in Rhinelander (gazettextra.com)
- Statewide tornado drills canceled (wxpr.org)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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