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Rhinelander, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers Rhinelander! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How could this new zoning reshape housing near West Wind Drive?
- Lightning-sparked water heater fire quickly contained north of Rhinelander
- See how Rhinelander racers fared at Eagle River Speedway
Also on today's calendar: "Sincerely Sinatra & Close to Karen" Tribute Concert and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Breezy with showers around, with a high of 73 and low of 56 degrees.
- Saturday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 72, low: 48.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and cooler, with a high of 63 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Rhinelander City Council passes zoning change that could lead to more housing (waow.com) — Rhinelander’s city council has unanimously approved a zoning change that opens the door for a new housing development between West Wind Drive and Highway 47, potentially adding more than 30 homes and duplexes. Neighbors raised concerns about West Wind Drive becoming a through street, and Mayor Kris Hanus emphasized this rezoning is an early step, not final approval, meant to signal support to potential developers. 
2. Lightning strike sparks water heater fire in Oneida County home (wxpr.org) — Fire crews from Pine Lake and other Oneida County agencies responded Wednesday morning after lightning sparked a water-heater fire at a home on Highway 17, about five miles north of Rhinelander. The homeowner largely knocked down the flames before firefighters arrived, who then fully extinguished hot spots and checked for further damage, preventing the situation from escalating.
3. And The Winners Are…6/10/2026 (906daily.com) — Several Rhinelander drivers made strong showings at Eagle River Speedway on June 9, with Josh and Jeremy Joslin, Hope and Alexis Joslin, Blake Joslin, Ayden Walker, and Lukas Ruffie all appearing on the results sheet. The night featured multiple classes, big wins for hometown and Michigan racers, and a reminder that weekly Tuesday racing continues with family-friendly promotions.
4. UW–Madison Agricultural Research Station Field Days for 2026 (morningagclips.com) — Rhinelander-area growers and gardeners can look ahead to a free Field Day on Thursday, July 23 at the Rhinelander Agricultural Station, featuring wagon tours and updates on potato breeding, insect control, and disease management. The broader schedule also includes summer field days at other UW–Madison research stations statewide, offering research insights, tours, and networking for agricultural professionals and interested residents.
5. Jo Dee Messina Reveals Inspiration That Led Her to Create 'Bridges' (everythingnash.com) — Country star Jo Dee Messina is bringing her new Bridges Tour to the Hodag Country Festival in Rhinelander on July 10, giving local fans a chance to hear both her classic hits and fresh material. She explains how life changes like raising kids, divorce, and cancer shaped the songs on her first new album in over a decade.
📸 Around Rhinelander
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★ Featured events ★
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"Sincerely Sinatra & Close to Karen" Tribute Concert →
The Calumet Theatre, 340 6th St, Calumet
7:30 pm
Wednesday June 17
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Other local events
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2026 Rhinelander Car Show →
Downtown Rhinelander, 30 W Davenport St, Rhinelander
9:00 am -
Rhinelander Car Show →
Downtown Rhinelander, Inc., Rhinelander
9:00 am -
STAND-UP COMEDY NIGHT →
Hooked On Nokomis, 2771 Co Rd L, Tomahawk
7:00 pm -
Puzzle Swap #2
Rhinelander District Library 106 North Stevens Street, Rhinelander, WI 54501
10:30 am
Saturday June 13
Saturday June 20
📣 Rhinelander Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Tai Chi in the Park →
Torpy Park, 806 US-51, Minocqua
9:00 am -
Basketball Skills
Elcho SD Elcho, WI 54428
8:30 am -
Office Hours: 8am-2pm
Elcho SD Elcho, WI 54428 -
Summer Library Hours and Storytime
Elcho SD Elcho, WI 54428
8:00 am -
Office Closed
Elcho SD Elcho, WI 54428 -
Island City Spring Wine Walk →
Gaslight Square Shoppes, 415 Oneida St, Minocqua
4:00 pm -
Summer Solstice Night Market →
Downtown Apartment, Three Lakes
4:00 pm -
Severio Mancieri →
Three Lakes Center for the Arts, 1760 Superior St, Three Lakes
7:30 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Monday June 15
Thursday June 18
Friday June 19
Saturday June 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- GBU Life Birthday Bash
In honor of GBU Life’s founding in 1892 GBU set a goal to pack and donate 1,892 cake kits between April 13 (GBU’s birthday) and June 30, 2026… (Nextdoor Northwestern) - For those that might be interested Consumer Reports tested pet stain odor eliminators.
Top choice was Odoban pet stain and odor remover in spray bottle. It has oxy and enzymes. Reported results were immediate. Second was miracle and… (Nextdoor Hodag Park/Boom Lake)
- TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Gate Attendant in Rhinelander. Apply here.
- McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Hourly Shift Manager up to $18/hour in Rhinelander. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rhinelander here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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