Hello again Minocqua! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Did your property go missing after visiting this Minocqua gunsmith?
Also on today's calendar: 2026 Photo Gala and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 73 and low of 28 degrees.
- Saturday: Cloudy, brisk and much colder, temps: high: 35, low: 21.
- Sunday: Decreasing clouds and cold, with a high of 38 and low of 22 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Minocqua Gunsmith Under Investigation (wsau.com) — Minocqua police are investigating local gunsmith Relentless Precision and want to hear from anyone who thinks their firearms or other property may be missing after doing business there. Officers searched the Highway 70 shop Thursday and say there’s no danger to the community. If you’re missing items, you’re urged to call Minocqua police with detailed descriptions and serial numbers.

📸 Around Minocqua
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Upcoming Events in
Minocqua
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★ Featured events ★
Saturday April 18
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Apple School
Kemp Natural Resources Station, 9161 Kemp Rd, Woodruff
9:00 am
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Other local events
Saturday April 18
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Prom (Home)
Lakeland Union High School - Commons
8:00 pm
Saturday April 25
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2026 Photo Gala
Campanile Center For the Arts , 131 and 141 Milwaukee St , Minocqua
5:00 pm
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Northwoods Wildlife Center Photo Gala
Campanile Center For the Arts , 131 - 141 Milwaukee St , Minocqua
5:00 pm
Saturday May 9
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John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band
Campanile Center For the Arts , 131 - 141 Milwaukee St , Minocqua
7:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Monday April 20
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Book Club: The Memory of 76 by Michael Hattem
Lakeland Retirement Foundation , 103 Elm Street , Woodruff
12:00 pm
Saturday April 25
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The Ultimate Doors: Tribute to The Doors
Lake of the Torches Resort Casino , 510 Old Abe Rd , Lac Du Flambeau
7:00 pm
Wednesday April 29
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Annual Membership Meeting
Boulder Junction Town Hall , 5392 Park St , Boulder Junction
5:30 pm
Saturday May 2
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Martinis in May
Whitetail Inn , 9038 WI-70 , St Germain
6:00 pm
Monday May 4
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AAUW Northwoods Scholarship Dinner
Lake of the Torches Resort Casino , 510 Old Abe Rd , Lac Du Flambeau
4:30 pm
Tuesday May 5
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The Influence of Free and Cheap Land on Migration
Boulder Junction Community Center , 5386 Park St , Boulder Junction
6:00 pm
Thursday May 7
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How Movies Are Made
Lakeside Center- Nicolet College , 5364 College Dr , Rhinelander
5:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Shift Runner(02099) - 8744 us highway 51 in Minocqua. Apply here.
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Lenz Truck posted a job opening for Automotive Service Advisor in Minocqua. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Minocqua here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lac du Flambeau
- UW AIIS hosts Indigenous Elder Leon Valliere for spring 2026 Elder-in-Residence program (badgerherald.com)
- Court Report: April 15, 2026 - Vilas County News-Review (vcnewsreview.com)
Rhinelander
- Antigo thinclads collect top-five finishes in Rhinelander (gazettextra.com)
- Statewide tornado drills canceled (wxpr.org)
- Rhinelander School Forest Manager Receives State Award (wjjq.com)
Ok Minocqua! 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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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