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Norfolk, Nebraska Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Norfolk! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a newly hired Norfolk officer resigned days after his arrest
- See who’s leading in Norfolk’s city council and county primary races.
- Which Norfolk athletes just punched their tickets to the state track meet?
Also on today's calendar: Innovation Office Hours – Intersect Coworking & Incubator • Norfolk and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.
- Thursday: Warm; a stray a.m. t-shower, temps: high: 85, low: 54.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Ex-Norfolk police officer fined for willful reckless driving (norfolkdailynews.com) — A former Norfolk police officer has been fined and briefly lost his driver’s license after a DUI-related incident that began with a Norfolk Police Division call for an outside investigation. The officer, who has since resigned, pleaded no contest to a reduced reckless driving charge and told the court he has since sought mental health support. 
• Unofficial results from the Nebraska primary election (norfolkdailynews.com) — Unofficial primary results show where Norfolk-area races stand, including Ward 2 city council, Madison County offices, and key statewide contests as of Tuesday night. Norfolk voters can see which local candidates are advancing, along with early tallies in legislative, congressional, and governor’s races that will shape November’s ballot.
• Norfolk qualifies 20 individuals, 16 events at Class A-1 district meet (norfolkdailynews.com) — Norfolk High track and field athletes are sending 20 individuals in 16 events to next week’s state meet in Omaha after standout performances at the Class A-1 district in Fremont. Local sprinters, distance runners, and throwers, including multi-event qualifier Evan Svoboda, earned spots, giving Norfolk fans plenty to watch as Burke Stadium hosts Class A and B competition May 20.
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Innovation Office Hours – Intersect Coworking & Incubator • Norfolk →
Intersect Coworking and Incubator, 509 W Norfolk Ave, Norfolk
6:00 pm
Thursday May 14
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Other local events
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JH Choir Concert - NJHS Auditorium
Norfolk Jr High School Norfolk, NE 68702
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TOTAL HEALTH SEMINAR
Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce, 204 N 8th St, Norfolk
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TOTAL HEALTH SEMINAR
Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce, 204 N 8th St, Norfolk
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Clunker Clobberfest
Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce Red 10 RV 1308 Omaha Ave Norfolk, NE 68701
8:00 am -
Sweet & Salty Fundraiser
Oasis Counseling International, 333 W. Norfolk Ave., Norfolk
11:00 am -
Root Beer Floats - Liberty Centre
Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce, 609 W Norfolk Ave, Norfolk
11:00 am -
Innovation Office Hours – Intersect Coworking & Incubator • Norfolk →
Intersect Coworking and Incubator, 509 W Norfolk Ave, Norfolk
6:00 pm
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
Tuesday May 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Coffee Break with Advance Services!
Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce Advance Services 1509 Riverside Blvd Norfolk, Ne
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WEB General Meeting
Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce McMill Building 2nd Floor 125 S 4th St Norfolk, NE 68701
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TOTAL HEALTH SEMINAR
Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce, 204 N 8th St, Norfolk
7:00 pm -
Clunker Clobberfest
Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce Red 10 RV 1308 Omaha Ave Norfolk, NE 68701
8:00 am
Wednesday May 13
Saturday May 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My dad has a few evergreens that need trimmed and one that needs to come down and stump ground.
Preferable this week..any suggestions or business that have equipment. They are large prob 40 years old (Nextdoor Woodland Park) - Ok I have had it with how the husky gets treated at 800 prospect, why dont you see the husky so it can have a normal life, you know running around, going on walks like your other dog.
I have pictures of that husky laying in the dirt. On cement or on a wooden porch!! I have seen it the door trying yo get you to let it in!! What is… (Nextdoor Norfolk Ave/1st St)
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Norfolk. Apply here.
- KFC posted a job opening for AssistantManager in Norfolk. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Norfolk here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wayne
- Wayne State professor receives teaching excellence award (norfolkdailynews.com)
- Power Drive team wraps us season on a high note (thewayneherald.com)
- Garrett Zoucha named McAuley/St. Peter's principal (blogspot.com)
Neligh
- Husker entrepreneurs earn donor-funded awards in New Venture Competition (norfolkdailynews.com)
Columbus
- BOS Mtg Notice May 12 (columbustelegram.com)
- Nebraska legislative races to watch for 2026 primary as fundraising exceeds $4.1 million • Nebraska Examiner (nebraskaexaminer.com)
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