🌱 New Hotel Coming + Dancing Grannies + Inclusive Art Lounge

Good day,Menomonee Falls. As you're getting ready to get the turkey and all of the trimmings ready for Thursday, here's what's making news around town as we move closer to Thanksgiving.

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First, here's what you can expect from Mother Nature on Wednesday.

Mostly cloudy and windy. Not as cool as it has been. High: 49 Low: 36.

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Here are the top stories in Menomonee Falls today:

1. SpringHill Suites hotel planned for Whitestone Station in Menomonee Falls (BizTimes Milwaukee)
2. The Milwaukee Dancing Grannies, the popular parade troupe, is mourning the loss of three of their own in the Waukesha Christmas parade tragedy. (Patch)
3. Art Lounge: A venue meant for artists and non-artists (FOX 6 Milwaukee)
4. The 39-year-old man facing charges in the Waukesha parade tragedy over the weekend was expected in court on Tuesday. (Patch)
5. Village Of Monomonee Falls: Menomonee Falls Christmas Parade has been canceled in light of the Waukesha parade tragedy. (Press Release Desk)

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Upcoming in Menomonee Falls:

• Drive Thru Fish Fry, Wednesday, Support Marcy Elementary (4:00 PM)

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Menomonee Falls Patch Notebook

• Northwest Now: "The 5-foot-10 point guard had narrowed her choices to 12 schools before announcing her commitment to UConn on Monday at Germantown High School." (Facebook)
• Hamilton School District: "Hamilton achievement high in State School Report Card. Wisconsin School Report Cards were released, and the Hamilton School District's achievement once again was strong and among the top 2% in the state. In the category of district achie..." (Facebook)
• Menomonee Falls High School: "In a month emphasizing thankfulness, we are very appreciative of our November Champions at MFHS! We celebrated the attributes of courtesy and professionalism among our students at our recent breakfast. Students and staff enjoyed a mornin..." (Facebook)
• Ben Franklin Elementary: "Turkey activities, a cozy movie and a visit from the turkey at lunch!! What a fun day! The Second Graders wish you a wonderful break with family and friends!🦃" (Facebook)
• Valley View Elementary School Menomonee Falls: "Some pictures from last night's Festival of Trees. Come see the beautifully decorated trees at Valley View Elementary. 🎄🎄🎄🎄" (Facebook)
• Menomonee Falls Downtown: "Make your own beautiful gifts at Just Kiln' Time "Paint Your Own Pottery" this holiday season! #justkilntime #buylocal #makeandtake #pottery #shopfallsfirst #christmasmarket #menomoneefallsdowntown" (Facebook)

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— Jeff Arnold

About me: I am an award-winning journalist who has worked in sports and as an investigative reporter before starting with Patch as a roving editor in April, 2020. Prior to Patch, my work appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Forbes SportsMoney, ESPN.com and other outlets. I finished the 2012 Chicago Marathon and am currently studying improv at the renowned Second City, where many a Saturday Night Live alums got their start. I can be reached at jeff.arnold@patch.com.

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