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🌱 What county decisions could change emergency alerts and power lines near Edgerton?

And on the Edgerton Patch calendar - Hills-Beaver Creek at Southwest Minnesota Christian

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Hello Edgerton! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What county decisions could change emergency alerts and power lines near Edgerton?
  • How did JCC dominate Southwest Minnesota Christian on Edgerton's home court?

Also on today's calendar: Story and Craft Time! and 4 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 63 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 60, low: 46.
  • Saturday: Breezy with a shower in spots, with a high of 66 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pipestone County Commissioner Meeting Minutes – September 8, 2026 (pipestonestar.com) — Pipestone County commissioners approved road project payments, new EMS telemedicine services, and a switch to a new countywide emergency notification system that Edgerton residents will rely on during crises. They also advanced a new medical examiner contract, updated solid waste planning through 2036, and set a Sept. 22 public meeting—publicized in the Edgerton Enterprise—on a major proposed PowerOn transmission line.
   

• JCC volleyball sweeps Southwest Minnesota Christian (jacksoncountypilot.com) — Edgerton fans just saw Jackson County Central sweep Southwest Minnesota Christian in a straight-sets volleyball win on the Eagles' home court. The Huskies controlled key runs in all three sets, with strong performances from hitters like Paylin Sether and Paige Benda, and will be back in action again on Thursday, Oct. 1.
   

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  • C & B Operations, LLC posted a job opening for Diesel Tech Student - Tuition Reimbursement - Edgerton, MN in Edgerton. Apply here.
  • Avera Health posted a job opening for Cook/Dietary Aide in Pipestone. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Edgerton here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Kivu Immigration Law continues important work in southwest Minnesota (dglobe.com)
  • Raising Resilient Youth program to to focus on substance use (dglobe.com)
  • Tuesday roundup: A/E volleyball cruises past RRC; WHS boys soccer wins ninth in a row (dglobe.com)

Ok Edgerton! 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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