🌱 How New Richland’s new disaster fund will help neighbors rebuild

Morning New Richland! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

• How New Richland's new disaster fund will help neighbors rebuild
• What today's state visit means for New Richland flood aid

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 65 and low of 62 degrees.
• Wednesday: Rain at times, temps: high: 68, low: 53.
• Thursday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 63 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Nonprofits establish disaster response fund for New Richland (hometownsource.com) — New Richland residents now have a dedicated Disaster Response Fund to support families, businesses, and community facilities hit by the recent flash flooding. Local and regional foundations are partnering to quickly channel donations toward emergency needs like shelter, food, and equipment so households and small businesses aren't left waiting months for insurance or government aid.
   

• New Richland, state officials to provide another flood recovery update (kaaltv.com) — State and local leaders are meeting in New Richland to share the latest on flood recovery and what state and federal aid might be available. Officials say the priority is getting immediate help to affected residents while damage assessments continue, though the localized nature of the flooding could influence how much outside assistance the community receives.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Richland

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Tuesday October 20
• Triton vs New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva →
  NRHEG, 306 Ash Ave S, New Richland
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 29
• SAIL – Janesville →
  Park Road Plaza Apartments, 106 E North St, Janesville
  9:00 am
• Romp and Rhyme Baby Lapsit Story Time →
  Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca
  10:00 am
• Romp and Rhyme Story Time →
  Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca
  11:00 am
• Exchange Club of Waseca →
  Pizza Ranch, 212 17th Ave NE, Waseca
  12:00 pm
• Cindra Kampoff Author Event →
  Waseca Public Library, 408 N State St, Waseca
  6:00 pm
• George's of Geneva Tuesday Bingo →
  George's of Geneva, 116 Central Ave N, Geneva
  6:30 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Camping Party →
  Waldorf Public Library, 119 S Main St, Waldorf
  3:30 pm
Thursday October 1
• Waseca Rotary Club →
  Waseca MN
• Kayla Daniels →
  Waseca MN
  4:00 pm
• Kayla Daniels at The Mill →
  The Mill, Waseca
  4:00 pm
• Martin Luther/Granada-Huntley-East Chain/Truman vs Alden-Conger →
  Alden-Conger School, 215 N Broadway, Alden
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• American Baptist Homes of the Midwest posted a job opening for Cook in Albert Lea. Apply here.
• Wendy's posted a job opening for Breakfast/Opening/Lunch Crew Member in Albert Lea. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Richland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Freeborn

• Work starting on first part of Songbird Trail (albertleatribune.com)
• Albert Lea eyes 7.87% tax levy hike for 2027 (kimt.com)

Waseca

• 39th Annual Waseca Marching Classic Fills Waseca with Sound and Style (janesvillejournal.com)
• Bulldogs VB over .500 with wins over BP & Hayfield (janesvillejournal.com)

Albert Lea

• Albert Lea residents face potential of multiple tax levy increases (kaaltv.com)
• 13-month-old Albert Lea boy in top 15 for national Baby of t... (albertleatribune.com)

Ok New Richland! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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