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Shell Lake, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Shell Lake! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a failing Shell Lake jail could hit your future tax bill
- Which Shell Lake standouts made this year’s All-Conference baseball teams?
Also on today's calendar: Wayward Gypsies @ Junkyard Bar.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Breezy with showers around, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.
- Saturday: A steady morning breeze, temps: high: 73, low: 52.
- Sunday: Breezy in the a.m.; some sun, with a high of 69 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• DOC speaks to law enforcement committee regarding jail needs (wjfw.com) — Washburn County officials in Shell Lake are wrestling with how to fix an aging, noncompliant jail while keeping taxes in check for local residents. Committee members weighed costly out-of-county housing against building or remodeling a jail in Shell Lake, with staffing, safety, and recent school referendum impacts all in the mix. The full County Board will hear more on June 16. 
• Mumm, Schmitt, Wright Receive Baseball All-Conference Recognition (turtlelaketimes.com) — Shell Lake baseball players earned spots on the 2026 Lakeland All-Conference teams, highlighting the town’s strong presence in regional play. Local standouts joined top athletes from Grantsburg, Luck/Frederic, Webster, and others on first and second teams, with Shell Lake’s representation underscoring a competitive season for area fans to celebrate.
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★ Featured events ★
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Salty Dog & Boss Mama @ The Shed →
The Potter's Shed, 260 Industrial Blvd, Shell Lake
6:00 pm
Friday June 19
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Other local events
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Wayward Gypsies @ Junkyard Bar →
The Junkyard Bar, 3784 Shrider Rd, Shell Lake
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J Edwards & Teague Alexy @ The Shed →
The Potter's Shed, 260 Industrial Blvd, Shell Lake
6:00 pm
Sunday June 28
Friday July 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Littles Story Time - Summer Reading Program →
Turtle Lake Public Library, 301 Maple St S, Turtle Lake
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La Cocinita Mexican Food Truck — Perlick Distillery →
Perlick Distillery, W5150 County Hwy B, Sarona
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Pert' Near Sandstone →
The Potter's Shed, 260 Industrial Blvd, Shell Lake
7:00 pm -
CCE: Indoor Pickle Ball
Cumberland SD Elementary School-1-ES Gym (500)
11:00 am -
Free Women's Basic Pistol Class →
Indianhead Rifle & Pistol Club, N6105 Mann Rd, Spooner
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Wayward Gypsies →
Poskin Lake Resort, 1528 9 1/4 St, Almena
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Dylan Martinson LIVE @ The Spooner Bowling Alley →
Crossroads Lanes & Sports Bar, 412 River St, Spooner
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CCE: Choose Fit
Cumberland SD Middle School-1-MS Commons (200)
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School Board Meeting
Cumberland SD Middle School-1-MS Commons (200)
6:00 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Every turtle counts toward a healthy population of these unique reptiles!
Most hatchlings don’t survive their first few years. Some turtles take 10 years or more to reach reproductive age, and females must reproduce their… (Nextdoor )
- McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Spooner. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Spooner. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shell Lake here.
🗞 Nearby News
Spooner
- Spooner Rodeo royalty excited for 72nd annual event coming up in July (wdio.com)
- Insider: Spooner, Wisconsin THC Bust Ends With Second Sentencing (drydenwire.com)
- School Board hears reports, recognizes staff and students (apg-wi.com)
Rice Lake
- Softball: Rice Lake's Kalina receives all-conference honorable mention (apg-wi.com)
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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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