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Good morning Altoona! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How has The Yard changed Altoona's downtown in just one year?
  • How do Altoona's gas prices stack up against the rest of the county?
  • See how Altoona's teams stacked up in this busy sports weekend.

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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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 70 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 71, low: 57.
  • Thursday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 66 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 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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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello neighbors… I am hoping to use & recycle some Amazon packaging (envelope style preferred) that you have lying around.
    Smoke free homes only please. Looking for Amazon envelopes of any size… paper or plastic. I'm happy to come pick them up. Pictures in post to show… (Nextdoor West Altoona)
  • North Shore Healthcare, LLC posted a job opening for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Full-Time/Part-Time/Casual All Shifts in Altoona. Apply here.
  • SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Service Technician ($20 PH starting) in Altoona. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Altoona here.

🗞 Nearby News

Eau Claire

  • 2-Alarm Fire Displaces 10 from Eau Claire's West Side (weau.com)
  • Notice is hereby given that, pursuant (leadertelegram.com)
  • City of Eau Claire seeks affordable housing project proposals (gazettextra.com)

Chippewa Falls

  • Chippewa Falls native, Grace Reiter, makes SNL debut (wiproud.com)
  • Chippewa Valley Quilt Show Next Weekend (weau.com)

Ok Altoona! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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