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Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• City officials, vendors reflect on The Yard's first year (weau.com) — Altoona's city leaders say The Yard container park has had a very successful first year, drawing both locals and visitors to the city's reimagined downtown. Vendors credit the space with helping them grow from food trucks to more permanent operations, and residents from nearby Eau Claire say the relaxed, dog-friendly atmosphere keeps them coming back.
• Lowest price for midgrade gas in Eau Claire County at $4.29 in week ending Sept. 19 (wcwisconsinnews.com) — Altoona drivers can compare their midgrade gas prices with the rest of Eau Claire County, where one station hit a low of $4.29 per gallon during the week ending Sept. 19. The report breaks down average county prices, explains why fuel costs have climbed statewide and nationally, and notes how refinery issues and global tensions are keeping prices elevated.
• PREPS: Memorial cross country team brings home gold from New Richmond (leadertelegram.com) — Area prep sports fans can see how Altoona teams fared across several contests, including football and soccer matchups listed alongside Eau Claire and other regional schools. The roundup highlights scores, key performers, and conference results from late-week games and invitationals, giving Altoona residents a quick snapshot of how local athletes are stacking up.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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