🌱 Why Lakefield crews were called to a fuel-leaking crash

Hey there, Lakefield! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Lakefield crews were called to a fuel-leaking crash

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 81 and low of 63 degrees.
• Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 80, low: 55.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Sheriff's report 8-6-26 (lakefieldstandard.com) — Local deputies and Lakefield emergency crews handled several recent calls, including a vehicle that hit a pole on I-90 west of town, prompting ambulance and fire response as a fuel leak was checked. The weekly sheriff’s log also notes welfare checks, suspicious activity, minor crashes, vandalism, and assistance to nearby communities and state agencies.
   

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📸 Around Lakefield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakefield

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday August 11

• SAIL – Lakefield →
  Multi-Purpose Senior Citizen, 112 Main St, Lakefield
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

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📣 Lakefield Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday August 8

• Karaoke Night →
  Jackson, MN KOA Journey, Jackson
  6:30 pm

Tuesday August 11

• Library Board Meeting →
  Mountain Lake Public Library, 1054 4th Ave, Mountain Lake
  4:30 pm

Tuesday August 18

• Book Club (Heron Lake) →
  Heron Lake Public Library, 401 9th St, Heron Lake
  2:00 pm
• 40th Anniversary Celebration: Nobles County →
  Round Lake Vineyards & Winery, 30124 MN-264, Round Lake
  4:30 pm

Friday August 21

• SAIL – Heron Lake →
  Heron Lake Public Library, 401 9th St, Heron Lake
  1:00 pm

Saturday August 22

• All School Reunion →
  Jackson County Central High, Jackson County Central High School, Jackson
  9:00 am
• Live Music at the Winery →
  Round Lake Vineyards & Winery, 30124 MN-264, Round Lake
  2:00 pm

Thursday August 27

• Blue Earth Area vs Windom Area →
  Windom Area High School, 1400 17th St, Windom
  7:15 pm

Thursday September 3

• Maple River vs Jackson County Central →
  Jackson County Central High, Jackson County Central High School, Jackson
  7:00 pm

Tuesday September 8

• Red Rock Central vs Windom Area →
  Windom Area High School, 1400 17th St, Windom
  7:15 pm

Tuesday September 15

• Marshall vs Wings United →
  Windom Area High School, 1400 17th St, Windom
  5:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Jackson. Apply here.
• Sanford Health posted a job opening for EVS, Housekeeping - FT Days - Jackson Center LTC in Jackson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakefield here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Jackson

• Jackson Police Department secures more than $273,000 in grant funding for equipment (darkhorsepressnow.com)
• Jackson approves anti-icing upgrades for city vehicles after storm (nbc39.com)
• Welcome to fair week! (jacksoncountypilot.com)

Windom

• Pirates face Redbirds in region semifinals (windomnews.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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