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🌱 How NLS’s defense smothered Montevideo and what’s next for Wildcats

Spicer, Minnesota Patch AM: a 3 min read

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

In today's newsletter:

  • How NLS’s defense smothered Montevideo and what’s next for Wildcats

Also on today's calendar: DJ & Dancing at Zorbaz and 6 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 63 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 65, low: 39.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Class AAA football roundup: NLS Wildcats cranks up the ‘D' on Montevideo Thunder Hawks (wctrib.com) — New London-Spicer’s Wildcats dominated Montevideo 35-6, with a stingy defense and three touchdown connections between quarterback Ethan Nelson and receiver Weston Steele, giving local fans plenty to cheer about. The win moves NLS to 3-2 and sets up next Friday’s road matchup at Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted, a key test as the Wildcats push deeper into the season.
   

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    Saturday October 17
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    Little Crow Golf Resort, 15980 MN-23, Spicer
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  • Taher, Inc. posted a job opening for Food Service Aide in New London. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Willmar

  • Boys soccer roundup: Second-half Sauk Rapids Storm goal dooms Willmar Cardinals (wctrib.com)
  • Records published Oct. 2, 2026 (wctrib.com)
  • Former Frey aide sentenced to 33 months in prison for $1.6 million fraud linked to Feeding Our Future (meigsindypress.com)

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-- 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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