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Hello Washburn! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Why a Washburn courtroom could pause Enbridgeās Line 5 pipeline project
- Small-claims hearing set soon at Bayfield County Courthouse in Washburn
- Which Packers concern did a fan from Washburn raise about receivers?
Also on today's calendar: Live in the Lounge and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 71 and low of 28 degrees.
- Saturday: Cloudy, windy and much colder, temps: high: 37, low: 25.
- Sunday: Decreasing clouds and cold, with a high of 41 and low of 22 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Judge considers halt on Enbridge Line 5 pipeline reroute construction (northernnewsnow.com) ā A major hearing in Washburnās Bayfield County Courthouse could temporarily halt construction on Enbridgeās Line 5 pipeline reroute, with a decision expected after April 27. Tribal leaders, environmental groups, state regulators, and Enbridge argued over whether permits should be paused to prevent potential harm to wetlands, waterways, and Lake Superior while the case undergoes further judicial review. 
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ā¢ Notice (Small Claims) Case No. (leadertelegram.com) ā A small-claims case involving Heights Finance Corp. is scheduled for hearing at the Bayfield County Courthouse in Washburn on May 4, 2026, at 10 a.m. Residents should note that failure to appear could result in a default judgment, and accommodations for disabilities are available by calling the clerkās office in advance. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Inbox: The Packers turned on the film and saw the future (packers.com) ā A Packers mailbag features a question from a fan in Washburn, giving local readers a small hometown shout-out amid detailed discussion of draft strategy, roster changes, and player development. While the focus is squarely on Green Bayās future, itās fun to see Washburn represented among the fanbase. Ā Ā Ā
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Team Trivia
South Shore Brewery Taphouse, 532 W Bayfield St, Washburn
11:30 am
Thursday April 23
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Live in the Lounge
StageNorth, Ltd. , 123 W Omaha St , Washburn
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PFLAG ā Washburn Public Library | Washburn WI
Washburn Public Library , 307 Washington Ave , Washburn
5:00 pm -
Washburn Public Library Board of Trustees - basement meeting room ā Washburn Public Library | Washburn WI
Washburn Public Library , 307 Washington Ave , Washburn
5:00 pm
Thursday April 23
Monday April 27
Tuesday May 12
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š Events Nearby
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OLL Kindergarten tour/story time
Vaughn Public Library , 502 West Main Street , Ashland -
April 21, 2026 City Council Reorganizational Meeting
Ashland, WI Calendar
6:00 pm -
April 21, 2026 Committee of the Whole
Ashland, WI Calendar , 601 Main St W , Ashland
6:00 pm -
Rec and Read!
Bretting Community Center , 400 4th Ave W , Ashland
10:00 am -
Sip & Swipe Cafe - Room 9
Vaughn Public Library , 502 West Main Street , Ashland
9:00 am -
Sip & Swipe Cafe
Vaughn Public Library , 502 West Main Street , Ashland
1:00 pm -
TCG Thursdays at Play Unplugged
Play Unplugged - Ashland , 307 Main St W #1 , Ashland
6:00 pm -
Nonprofit & Volunteer Fair
Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center , 29270 Co Hwy G , Ashland
1:00 pm
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
Tuesday April 28
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Driveline Retail posted a job opening for Master Merchandiser in Washburn. Apply here.
- Bradley-Morris, Inc. posted a job opening for Field Service Technician in Ashland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Washburn here.
š Nearby News
Ashland
- Hurley boys 2nd at league indoor (yourdailyglobe.com)
- Man sentenced to prison for possessing narcotic drugs (gazettextra.com)
- Community radio to return to Bay Area (gazettextra.com)
Bayfield
- Wubben gets hat trick in Alamosa's win over Bayfield (alamosanews.com)
Hurley
- Iron County to acquire Mercer railroad corridor (yourdailyglobe.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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