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🌱 Why Fergus Falls’ senator is pushing to open a Medicaid fraud report
Coming up: Baby & Toddler Storytime on the Fergus Falls Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Why Fergus Falls' senator is pushing to open a Medicaid fraud report
Also on today's calendar: Preschool Storytime and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Rain most of the time, with a high of 68 and low of 57 degrees.
- Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 74, low: 45.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high of 64 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Sen. Rasmusson calls for bipartisan support to review Optum report (mnsenaterepublicans.com) — Fergus Falls' state senator, Jordan Rasmusson, is urging bipartisan support to fully release a heavily redacted report on improper Medicaid payments so lawmakers can act on its recommendations. He criticizes Democratic leaders for blocking broader access and wants a public hearing to address alleged fraud at the Department of Human Services. Any reforms could influence how health dollars reach Fergus Falls residents and providers. 
📸 Around Fergus Falls
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fergus Falls
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★ Featured events ★
- Baby & Toddler Storytime →
Fergus Falls Public Library, 205 E. Hampden Ave, Fergus Falls
9:30 am
Wednesday September 30
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Other local events
- WEDNESDAY NIGHT PIZZA SPECIAL @ Outstate Brewing
Outstate Brewing, 309 S VINE ST, FERGUS FALLS - Fergus Falls Super Summer Savings
Fergus Falls Chamber of Commerce; Visit Fergus Falls; Participating Local Businesses; Area Hotels, 202 S. Court Street; 119 N. Union Avenue, Fergus Falls - Preschool Storytime →
Fergus Falls Public Library, 205 E. Hampden Ave, Fergus Falls
10:30 am - Rural MN CEP Open House →
M State, 1414 College Way, Suite L-104, Fergus Falls
1:00 pm - Northland Community and Technical College Volleyball at Minnesota State Community & Technical College →
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6:30 pm - QPR for Agriculture - Fergus Falls, MN →
Fergus Falls Public Library, 205 East Hampden Avenue, Fergus Falls
10:00 am - Chamber on the Air 2026 - broadcast on 1250AM-KBRF
Leighton Broadcasting Studio, 728 Western Ave, Fergus Falls
10:30 am - Evening Storytime →
Fergus Falls Public Library, 205 E. Hampden Ave, Fergus Falls
6:00 pm - Blades & Buddies Night →
Fergus Falls Community Arena, 345 Friberg Ave, Fergus Falls
6:30 pm
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
📣 Fergus Falls Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Taproom Trivia @ Outstate Brewing
Outstate Brewing Company, 309 South Vine Street, Fergus Falls
6:30 pm - WEDNESDAY NIGHT PIZZA SPECIAL @ Outstate Brewing
Outstate Brewing, 309 S VINE ST, FERGUS FALLS
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CROSSMARK posted a job opening for Retail Inventory Specialist - Part Time in Fergus Falls. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service in Fergus Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fergus Falls here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pelican Rapids
- Football: Park Rapids still seeking first win (parkrapidsenterprise.com)
- Pilot hurt in small plane crash near Pelican Rapids (valleynewslive.com)
Ottertail
- Man walks away from plane crash in Otter Tail County (fergusfallsjournal.com)
Perham
- Meet your Perham City Council candidates (perhamfocus.com)
- Yellowjackets Homecoming 2026 brings the fun (perhamfocus.com)
- AA Week in Review (milesplit.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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