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Hey there, Fairbanks! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Bus 142 will be showcased on UAF's Fairbanks campus
  • Four Fairbanks riders tackle an epic motorcycle journey to the Arctic

Also on today's calendar: Valdez at Hutchison and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Cloudy, with a high of 52 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 56, low: 43.
  • Saturday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 53 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Federal grant to support Bus 142 exhibits (deltadiscovery.com) — A new $300,000 federal grant will help the University of Alaska Museum of the North in Fairbanks create indoor and outdoor exhibits for the famous "Into the Wild" Bus 142. The bus will be displayed in a forested outdoor pavilion on UAF's Troth Yeddha' campus, giving Fairbanks residents year-round access while connecting the story to broader Alaska history and landscapes.
   

• The ride to Tuk from Fairbanks! (newsminer.com) — A Fairbanks grandfather, his son-in-law, and two teenage grandsons rode motorcycles from Fairbanks to Tuktoyaktuk this July, tackling gravel, cold, and mosquitoes along the Dempster Highway. The family, already veterans of the Dalton, call it a once-in-a-lifetime ride and encourage others in Fairbanks to experience Alaska and Canada's dramatic scenery if they get the chance.
   

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  • Adaptive Fall Festival at Fairbanks North Star Borough Alaskaland by Fairbanks North Star Borough Parks & Rec.
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Santa's workshop remains top secret as 100 Days to Christmas countdown begins (kutv.com)
  • Public Safety Report, Sept. 15, 2026 (newsminer.com)
  • Flood watch issued for Chena River through Saturday (newsminer.com)

Ok Fairbanks! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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