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🌱 How could this tight Senate race shape International Falls’ future?
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In today's newsletter:
- How could this tight Senate race shape International Falls' future?
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high of 58 and low of 34 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 58, low: 40.
- Saturday: Cloudy with a shower or two, with a high of 52 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Senate rematch in northern Minnesota pits Republican mayor against DFL (alphanews.org) — A high-stakes Minnesota Senate race this fall will help decide control of the chamber, and it directly includes International Falls as part of the sprawling northeastern District 3. Incumbent DFL Sen. Grant Hauschild faces a rematch with Republican Babbitt mayor Andrea Zupancich, with sharp contrasts over abortion, guns, immigration-related benefits, and the big expansion of state government during the recent DFL trifecta. 
📸 Around International Falls
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🗓 Upcoming Events in International Falls
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Falls High School, 1515 11th St, International Falls
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Tuesday October 13
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- Polar Polers Ski Club
International Falls Public Library, 750 4th Street, International Falls
6:00 pm - Friends Book Sale
International Falls Public Library, 750 4th Street, International Falls
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Wednesday October 7
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🗓 Events Nearby
- The Skally Line
International Falls Public Library, 750 4th Street, International Falls
4:00 pm - Estate and Nursing Home Planning
North Woods Schools Cook, MN 55723
5:30 pm - Varsity Football vs South Ridge H
North Woods Schools Cook, MN 55723
7:00 pm - Educator Retreat in Voyageurs National Park →
Ash River Visitor Center, 9899 Mead Wood Road, Orr
12:00 pm - North Star Electric Coop Annual Meeting →
Lake of the Wood school, 210 3rd Ave NE, Baudette
5:00 pm - Williams Potato Days →
Williams Arena, 525 Pine St, Williams
11:30 am - Grades 3-6 Fall Party →
Cook Country Connection, 1953 Vermillion Drive, Cook
12:00 pm - VB-Chisholm-H
North Woods Schools Cook, MN 55723
5:30 pm - Jr Hi Football vs LBF Home
North Woods Schools Cook, MN 55723
5:00 pm
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Friday October 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Menards posted a job opening for Part Time Order Pick Up & Delivery in International Falls. Apply here.
- Packaging Corporation of America posted a job opening for Process Engineer in International Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near International Falls here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cook
- County commissioner candidates discuss local issues ahead of Election Day (wtip.org)
Tower
- Take a scenic fall color drive through Minnesota's state forests : Sep 29, 2026 (state.mn.us)
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-- 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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