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🌱 How did Rockford turn a 13-0 hole into homecoming glory?

Spotted on the Rockford calendar: Delano vs Rockford

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Hi Rockford! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Rockford turn a 13-0 hole into homecoming glory?

Also on today's calendar: Holy Family vs Rockford and 1 more event.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 67 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, temps: high: 62, low: 48.
  • Saturday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 67 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rockford wins homecoming matchup against Jordan (hometownsource.com) — Rockford fans can celebrate a thrilling homecoming win, as the Rockets rallied from a 13-0 deficit to beat Jordan 28-20 behind big plays from quarterback Max Ladman and running back Canon Braun. The story breaks down key stats, defensive standouts, and looks ahead to Rockford's next matchup at Glencoe-Silver Lake on Friday, Oct. 2.
   

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  • Kwik Trip, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Food Manager in Rockford. Apply here.
  • Coborn's, Inc. posted a job opening for Lead Deli Clerk in Delano. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rockford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Delano

  • Since 1934, the Federal Duck Stamp has raised $1.3 billion for habitat conservation (popsci.com)

Maple Plain

  • Head-To-Head Contrast: Highway (NASDAQ:HIHO) & Proto Labs (NYSE:PRLB) (defenseworld.net)

Buffalo

  • Residents Reminded to Submit Questions for City of Buffalo Candidate Forum (krwc1360.com)
  • Wright County Area HS Football Scores for the Week of Friday, September 25th-Saturday, October 3rd. (krwc1360.com)
  • Gillette man injured in Minnesota plane crash that killed one (county17.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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