🌱 How Wayzata’s new coach plans to revive Trojan football this fall
Wayzata, Minnesota Patch AM: a 3 min readCheers Wayzata! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Wayzata’s new coach plans to revive Trojan football this fall
Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.
- Tuesday: Clouds and sun with a t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 63.
- Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Road back for Wayzata football looks promising (hometownsource.com) — Wayzata High School football is turning the page after a 1-8 season, with new head coach and teacher Derrin Lamker now fully in place at the Wayzata School District. Players say his teaching style, fast-paced practices, and emphasis on multi-sport athletes are already changing the team’s culture as they chase a return to state-level success and packed Trojan stands this fall. 
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🗞 Nearby News
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Plymouth
- Things to Do Across the Twin Cities, August 22–23, 2026 (town.news)
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