🌱 How did Byron’s MCA scores stack up against every nearby district?

Good morning to you Byron! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How did Byron's MCA scores stack up against every nearby district?

Also on today's calendar: Around The World Camp and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Cooler with clouds and sun, with a high of 65 and low of 43 degrees.
• Friday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 63, low: 48.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, with a high of 65 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• How did Southeast Minnesota schools do on the MCAs? (postbulletin.com) — Byron students just posted the strongest MCA scores in the Rochester area, leading all nearby districts in reading, math, and science and far outpacing statewide proficiency rates. The data show Byron's schools outperforming both Rochester Public Schools and several neighboring communities, highlighting particularly strong results in reading and math for local families to celebrate and consider.
   

📸 Around Byron

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Byron

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 15
• Around The World Camp →
  Boundless Playspace and Activity Center, 3825 Superior Dr NW, Rochester
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• Homecoming
  Byron Middle School Byron, MN 55920
  7:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Listening Session
  Byron Public School District Byron, MN 55920
  5:30 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Meet the Candidates →
  Frank 'N Steins Restaurant, 15 Frontage Road, Byron
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• Stewartville at Byron →
  Byron High School, 601 4Th St NW, Byron
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Preschool Dance Party →
  Rochester MN
  10:30 am
• Social Worker Hours →
  Rochester MN
  1:30 pm
• Feel Good Fiction Book Club →
  Rochester MN
  6:30 pm
• LWV Candidate Forum - Rochester School Board →
  Rochester MN
  6:30 pm
Friday October 2
• AM Espresso - North Rock Hospitality & Real Estate →
  220 South Broadway Ste 100, Rochester
• Rochester Endodontics 2026 CE Event →
  Rochester International Event Center, 7333 Airport View Drive Southwest, Rochester
• Manos Curiosas · Curious Hands →
  Rochester MN
  10:30 am
• Peer Recovery Specialist →
  Rochester MN
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Merchandising Assistant Manager in Byron. Apply here.
• Burger King - Dhanani Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager 16871 in Kasson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Byron here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kasson

• Yields, input costs push and pull on preharvest farmland market (farmprogress.com)
• Buccaneers hold off JWP, Faribault and Kenyon-Wanamingo both lose (hometownsource.com)

Mantorville

• Gary 'Doc' Donovan Daniels (fillmorecountyjournal.com)

Rochester

• Mayo Clinic Unveils Name for New Downtown Rochester Entrance (krocnews.com)
• Rochester Students Achieve Academic Milestone for First Time in 14 Years (krocnews.com)
• 'Hard Seeing How Much He Is Dealing With': Rochester Nurse Returns Home After Brain Injury, Facing Long Road to Recovery (krocnews.com)

Ok Byron! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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