🌱 How did every North Branch team fare in a packed sports week?

Coffee in hand, North Branch? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How did every North Branch team fare in a packed sports week?

Also on today's calendar: Chisago Lakes vs North Branch and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 66 and low of 39 degrees.
• Friday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, temps: high: 62, low: 46.
• Saturday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 65 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lowman reaches win milestone for C-I girls tennis (hometownsource.com) — North Branch athletes had a busy week, with girls tennis rolling to two 7-0 conference sweeps and cross country, soccer, and volleyball teams all in action against familiar rivals. The roundup also highlights Cambridge-Isanti, Braham, Rush City, and Cambridge Christian results, giving North Branch fans a broader look at how neighboring schools are faring this fall.
   

📸 Around North Branch

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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Branch

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• Duluth East vs North Branch →
  North Branch Area High School, 38175 Grand Ave, North Branch
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• Double Pathways Perks Points
  Family Pathways, 6413 Oak St, North Branch
Tuesday October 6
• CELEBRATE CATHY FIRTH'S 50 YEARS OF SERVICE (and counting) | Oct. 6th from 1pm - 3pm
  Ecumen Lakeshore, 4002 London Rd, Duluth
  12:00 pm
• Chisago Lakes vs North Branch →
  North Branch Area High School, 38175 Grand Ave, North Branch
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Fantastic Ferments! →
  Women's Environmental Institute, 15715 River Rd, North Branch
  9:30 am
Wednesday October 14
• Duluth Denfeld vs North Branch →
  North Branch Area High School, 38175 Grand Ave, North Branch
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Cooking by the 13 Moons: Indigenous Seasons of Food, October Falling Leaves Moon →
  Women's Environmental Institute, 15715 River Rd, North Branch
  10:00 am
Sunday October 18
• A Year in the Life of Honeybees: Beekeeping Certification Course →
  Women's Environmental Institute, 15715 River Rd, North Branch
  12:30 pm
• A Year in the Life of Honeybees: Beekeeping... →
  Women's Environmental Institute, 15715 River Rd, North Branch
  12:30 pm
• Aquaponic Farming: From Fingerling to Fish Fry, A Seven-Month Training Course in Aquaponic Farming →
  Women's Environmental Institute, 15715 River Rd, North Branch
  1:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday October 2
• Varsity Football Home Game vs. Moose Lake/Willow River
  Rush City High School
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Harvest Howl →
  Wildlife Science Center, 22830 Sunrise Road Northeast, Stacy
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kwik Trip, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in North Branch. Apply here.
• National Mentor Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Group Home Direct Support Professional in North Branch. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Branch here.

🗞 Nearby News

Rush City

• Volleyball Recap: Rush City's Undefeated Season over After Nine Games (maxpreps.com)

Cambridge

• Cambridge's Highway 95 Construction Wraps Up First Phase (wjon.com)
• 7 noncitizens accused of illegally voting in Minnesota elections (kstp.com)
• Anoka-Ramsey Opens Applications for New Dental-Assisting Program Aimed at Regional Workforce Shortage (town.news)

Isanti

• Goaltender Jake Sibell Returns in Net for Tulsa (oursportscentral.com)

Ok North Branch! 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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