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🌱 Have you tried Norfolk’s iconic loose meat sandwich at Tastee Treet?
Norfolk, Nebraska Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Norfolk! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Have you tried Norfolk’s iconic loose meat sandwich at Tastee Treet?
- How did Northeast Community College sweep visiting Ellsworth on Norfolk’s home court?
Also on today's calendar: Latin Nights at KARMA LOUNGE and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high of 74 and low of 48 degrees.
- Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 67, low: 46.
- Monday: Sunny and a steady breeze, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 7 Iconic Nebraska Drive-Ins Still Serving Burgers The Same Way They Have For Decades (newsbreak.com) — Norfolk’s longtime Tastee Treet drive-in gets special attention for its loose meat sandwiches, burgers, and thick shakes, all served from its South 1st Street location. The statewide roundup celebrates seven classic Nebraska drive-ins, but emphasizes how Tastee Treet’s historic vibe, daytime and early evening hours, and weekday lunch sweet spot make it a beloved local staple. 
• Long road trip results in conference loss (timescitizen.com) — Northeast Community College in Norfolk hosted Ellsworth Community College in a conference volleyball match, where the shorthanded Panthers fell in three sets. The detailed recap walks through key momentum swings, including a tight 28-26 opener, before fatigue set in and NECC dominated the final set to solidify a three-way tie in the ICCAC standings.
📸 Around Norfolk
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Upcoming Events in
Norfolk
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★ Featured events ★
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World Ballet Company - Swan Lake →
Norfolk's Johnny Carson Theater, 801 Riverside Blvd, Norfolk
7:00 pm
Wednesday October 21
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Other local events
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Latin Nights at KARMA LOUNGE →
Karma Lounge (inside Aroma Circuit), 415 W Norfolk Ave, Norfolk
10:30 pm -
Cars & Coffee →
Starbucks, 700 S 13th St, Norfolk
9:00 am -
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Bootcamp in Norfolk, NE →
920 S 20th St, Norfolk
9:00 am -
Ribbon Cutting -
Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce, 609 W Norfolk Ave, Norfolk
10:00 am -
Emergency Nursing Pediatric (ENPC) 2-Day Course *6th Edition* →
Faith Health, 2700 West Norfolk Avenue, Norfolk
8:00 am -
Ryan Niemiller at District Event Center →
District Event Center, 218 W Norfolk Ave, Norfolk
7:00 pm -
Northeast Nebraska Family Violence Summit →
Lifelong Learning Center, 601 East Benjamin Avenue, Norfolk
8:00 am -
{In-Person; Norfolk, NE} Healing Hearts Support Group →
St. Croix Hospice, 2108 Taylor Avenue, Norfolk
3:30 pm -
World Ballet Company: Swan Lake with a LIVE Orchestra →
Norfolk's Johnny Carson Theater, 801 Riverside Boulevard, Norfolk
7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Wednesday October 14
Saturday October 17
Tuesday October 20
Wednesday October 21
📣 Norfolk Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Girls Volleyball: Wisner-Pilger JH Volleyball Tournament (Junior Hi
Wisner-Pilger High School Elementary Gym
8:00 am -
Girls Volleyball: Norfolk Catholic vs Battle Creek (Junior High)
Battle Creek High School Gym
4:15 pm
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Premium Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser - Walmart in Norfolk. Apply here.
- PepsiCo posted a job opening for Merchandiser in Norfolk. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Norfolk here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wayne
- Riedmann family is Wayne State College's Family of the Year (thewayneherald.com)
- Winside week five fall sports recap: XC, volleyball, football (thewayneherald.com)
West Point
- WPPS, W-P, B-R boards give final budget approval (wpnews.com)
- County Board approves 2026-27 tax request (wpnews.com)
- Baby delivered in car near Norfolk (wpnews.com)
Ok Norfolk! 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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