Update: This story was updated 3/30/25 at 8:00 p.m. with the new polling location information.
People in Rhinelander will now be voting at James Williams Middle School on Tuesday.
This is a change of location due to damage to the Hodag Dome on Sunday.
The City of Rhinelander Common Council has approved the recommendation by City Clerk Austyn Zarda to relocate the City of Rhinelander Polling Location for the upcoming April 1st Spring Election to the gymnasium of James Williams Middle School, located at 915 Acacia Ln, Rhinelander WI 54501.
Wisconsin State Statutes state that both the municipal clerk, and a majority of the Common Council must convene, and agree on a new polling location.
This meeting and decision were made at a special meeting of the Rhinelander Common Council Sunday night after the School District of Rhinelander announced the Hodag Dome would not be able to hold any events this week.
Voters should use the parking lots south of Mike Webster Stadium, as well as adjacent to the Hodag Dome, and make their way to the rear entrances of James Williams Middle School.
This will take people directly to the gymnasium, where they will be able to cast their ballots.
The City of Rhinelander said it is working closely with the School District of Rhinelander to ensure that this transition works as efficiently as possible.
There will be signage and markers to help guide voters to the correct polling place and will have staff stationed at the Hodag Dome to redirect voters to the new location.
Polls are open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1.
The School District of Rhinelander announced Sunday morning that the Hodag Dome is temporarily closed following a power outage caused by severe weather this weekend.
The backup generator failed causing the dome to deflate. This led to several tears and more damage.
The dome was completely deflated Sunday. The dome manufacturer will be on site Monday, March 31 to assess damage and develop a repair plan.
The district is working to get the dome up and running as quickly as possible.
As a result of the closure, some events scheduled to take place in the Dome this week will be either relocated to other facilities or cancelled.
