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🌱 What did experts in Proctor predict about Minnesota’s razor-thin 2026 races?

Proctor, Minnesota Patch AM: a 3 min read

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

In today's newsletter:

  • What did experts in Proctor predict about Minnesota’s razor-thin 2026 races?
  • How did Proctor fare in this week’s Friday night lights?

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Breezy with a shower or two, with a high of 59 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 60, low: 36.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 57 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Analysts believe polls show ‘thin margins' for upcoming elections (duluthnewstribune.com) — Proctor hosted a “State of Elections” luncheon where business and political analysts warned that Minnesota’s 2026 races could be extremely close, with big implications for taxes, regulations and local employers. Speakers at Black Woods in Proctor walked attendees through tight statewide contests, possible shifts in legislative control, and policy issues—from paid leave to energy rules—that Northland businesses should watch heading into the next election cycle.
   

• Prep Sports Extra: October 2nd (wdio.com) — Proctor football fans saw a tough night under the lights as Esko rolled past the Rails 61-14, one of several Week 5 Minnesota matchups highlighted. The roundup also recaps key Northland scores from Duluth, Cloquet, Grand Rapids and more, and points readers to a full scoreboard for all of Friday’s prep action.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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Duluth

  • New Duluth Playhouse executive director prepares for new season (duluthnewstribune.com)
  • Duluth's Lake Superior Zoo Announces New Things For 2026 'Boo At The Zoo' (kool1017.com)

Ok Proctor! 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Proctor

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