🌱 How a suspected Iranian cyberattack briefly shut down Braham’s water plant

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In today's newsletter:

• How a suspected Iranian cyberattack briefly shut down Braham’s water plant

Also on today's calendar: 🎓 Braham Alumni Party and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Hazy sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 61 degrees.
• Friday: A stray morning t-storm; hazy, temps: high: 80, low: 51.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Trump blind to Iran cyber assault on American water and wastewater systems (njtoday.news) — Braham’s water plant was knocked offline in a broader cyberattack on U.S. water systems, though local staff restored service within 90 minutes by switching to manual controls. Federal investigators strongly suspect Iranian-linked hackers, even as national leaders argue over blame, highlighting how costly cybersecurity upgrades challenge small towns like Braham and leaving residents newly aware of vulnerabilities in their drinking water infrastructure.
   

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📸 Around Braham

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Braham

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 8

• Braham Alumni Party →
  Braham Event Center, 655 8th St SW, Braham
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 8

• 🎓 Braham Alumni Party →
  Braham Event Center, 655 8th St SW, Braham
  1:00 pm

Thursday August 13

• Magic: Commander →
  The Gamers Den, 140 Buchanan St N #152, Cambridge
  5:00 pm

Saturday August 15

• Annual Arts & Crafts Fair & Chalk Contest — Isanti County Integrated Collaborative →
  City Center Mall, 100 Buchanan St N, Cambridge
  10:00 am
• Annual Arts & Crafts Fair & Chalk Contest — Isanti... →
  City Center Mall, 100 Buchanan St N, Cambridge
  10:00 am

Friday August 28

• Concerts in the Park →
  Cambridge City Park, 810 2nd Ave SW, Cambridge
  5:00 pm

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📣 Braham Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 7

• Summer Youth Arts (Grades 7-9) →
  Pine Center For the Arts, 265 5th St SE, Pine City
  10:00 am

Saturday August 8

• Adult Bango — Lake Appeil →
  Lake Appeil, 13646 Muffies Ln, Grasston
  10:00 pm

Thursday August 13

• Beat Box Fitness →
  Pine City Elementary School, 700 6th Ave SW, Pine City
  6:00 pm

Saturday August 15

• Video Horse Racing — Lake Appeil →
  Lake Appeil, 13646 Muffies Ln, Grasston
  6:30 pm

Monday August 17

• School Board Meeting- Pine City →
  Pine City Public Schools, 1400 Main St S, Pine City
  6:30 pm

Thursday August 20

• Pine City Thursday Morning Book Group →
  Pine City Public Library, 300 5th St SE, Pine City
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Cambridge-Isanti Schools posted a job opening for Assistant Football Coach in Cambridge. Apply here.
• Premium Retail Services posted a job opening for Merchandising Specialist in Cambridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Braham here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Cambridge

• Elaine Hierlinger Of Crown, Minnesota, Dies At 88 (wjon.com)
• Area Town Ball teams start playoff grind (hometownsource.com)
• Allina Health earns national recognition for sustainability efforts (hometownsource.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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