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🌱 Remembering John Brueckmann, who grew up in Polson
Polson, Montana Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Polson! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Remembering John Brueckmann, who grew up in Polson
- Western Montana’s warm stretch brings a weekend change
- Remembering Bob Swartz, former Fairfield mayor and onetime Polson resident
Also on today's calendar: Swan Mission Search & Rescue- Purchase approval and Department Update and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 57 and low of 36 degrees.
- Thursday: Periods of sun, temps: high: 55, low: 35.
- Friday: Periods of sun, with a high of 54 and low of 36 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• John Edward Brueckmann, 66 (leaderadvertiser.com) — John Edward Brueckmann, who grew up in Polson, died Nov. 3 in Coeur d’Alene at 66. He served in the National Guard and spent years working in Idaho mines before retiring. His family will hold a private graveside service Nov. 12 at Lakeview Cemetery in Polson. 
• Highs 15-20 degrees above normal into Veteran's Day (kulr8.com) — Western Montana’s dry stretch is expected to last through the end of the week before rain returns Saturday and Sunday. The forecast, which includes Polson, calls for continued above-normal temperatures over the coming seven days, with daytime highs across the region reaching the 50s and 60s.
• Bob Swartz, former Fairfield Mayor, passes (fairfieldsuntimes.com) — Bob Swartz, a former Fairfield mayor who also lived in Polson in his later years, died Nov. 5 in Missoula at 79. A teacher, coach and businessman, he served on Fairfield’s council and spent four years as mayor. His family plans no funeral, honoring his wishes.
📸 Around Polson
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Sunny Hills Flex Commercial Condominium - Subsequent Major Subdivision Lots C-2 and C-3 of Sunny Hills Subdivision →
Commissioners Chambers, Polson
2:00 pm
Thursday November 12
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Other local events
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Story Time - "Things That Go"
Polson City Library, 2 First Avenue East, Polson
2:00 pm -
Swan Mission Search & Rescue- Purchase approval and Department Update →
Commissioners Chambers, Polson
3:00 pm -
Mal's Christmas Jewelry Workshop
Polson City Library, 2 First Avenue East, Polson
4:00 pm -
Book of Mormon Learning →
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1202 4th Avenue East, Polson
7:00 pm -
Board Game Day
Polson City Library, 2 First Avenue East, Polson
4:00 pm -
Story Time - "Things That Go"
Polson City Library, 2 First Avenue East, Polson
10:15 am -
Movie Showing - The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
Polson City Library, 2 First Avenue East, Polson
1:00 pm -
Canvass for the 2026 General Election →
Commissioners Chambers, Polson
1:30 pm -
STEAM Monday
Polson City Library, 2 First Avenue East, Polson
4:00 pm -
Book Donation Day
Polson City Library, 2 First Avenue East, Polson -
Monthly Meeting with Legislators →
Dave Stipe Annex Conference Room 106, 500 1st St East, Polson
11:00 am
Thursday November 12
Friday November 13
Saturday November 14
Monday November 16
Tuesday November 17
📣 Polson Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Providence Health & Services posted a job opening for Patient Admissions Coordinator - Patient Access in Polson. Apply here.
- footprint Solutions posted a job opening for Part Time Merchandiser in Ronan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Polson here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bigfork
- Jennie Nissen, 84 (dailyinterlake.com)
- Glacier and Flathead high school speech and debate teams finish first and second in Missoula (dailyinterlake.com)
- A transplant lifeline is in jeopardy for Montana patients (bozemandailychronicle.com)
Kalispell
- Kalispell police investigate flock camera vandalization at Lowe's (nbcmontana.com)
- FWP Region 1: Harvest activity continues across NW MT as general season progresses (montanaoutdoor.com)
- Kalispell Planning Commission invites public to weigh in on low-income apartment complex (dailyinterlake.com)
Ok Polson! 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 are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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