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Hello Menomonee Falls! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why did Menomonee Falls officials reject a new drive-thru restaurant?
  • How a Menomonee Falls garage fire displaced a family overnight
  • How Menomonee Falls patients benefit from Community Smiles Dental's big upgrade

Also on today's calendar: Craft & Vendor Fair! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Turning sunny; warm, with a high of 76 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Monday: An afternoon shower or two, temps: high: 81, low: 63.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Menomonee Falls Plan Commission votes against Pizza Hut site redevelopment over traffic concerns (gmtoday.com) — Menomonee Falls' Plan Commission has rejected a rezoning request to turn the long-vacant former Pizza Hut on Pilgrim Road into a drive-thru-only restaurant, citing traffic and safety concerns at the busy intersection. The 5-1 vote blocks the proposal for now, though the developer could return at the commission's November 10 meeting with a revised plan.
   

2. 2 firefighters taken to the hospital; family displaced after house fire (wtmj.com) — A weekend house fire in the Village of Menomonee Falls left a family temporarily homeless and sent two firefighters to the hospital for evaluation. Crews say a car fire in an attached garage quickly spread into the home's attic, causing heavy smoke and water damage. No residents were hurt, but the family must relocate during restoration while the fire's cause is still under investigation.
   

3. Community Smiles Dental completes major renovation of Waukesha Clinic (gmtoday.com) — Community Smiles Dental has reopened its modernized Waukesha clinic, and its Menomonee Falls location remains part of a two-clinic network serving nearly 5,000 mostly low-income patients across southeast Wisconsin. The nonprofit upgraded equipment, layout, and patient spaces to improve access to preventive and restorative care. Menomonee Falls residents who qualify can continue receiving affordable dental services through this expanded, more efficient system.
   

4. Waukesha County's lowest midgrade gas price recorded at $4.39 for week ending Oct. 3 (waukeshatimes.com) — If you're filling up in Menomonee Falls, this week's GasBuddy data shows how local midgrade prices compare with other Waukesha County communities, where the lowest reported price hit $4.39 per gallon. The report breaks down minimum prices by city and explains how regional and global fuel markets are keeping costs elevated. Keep in mind, posted pump prices can still change quickly.
   

5. Volleyball Recap: Underclassman Avery Bork Shines for Oconomowoc (maxpreps.com) — Menomonee Falls volleyball fans will want to circle Thursday at 7 p.m., when the team faces a strong Wisconsin Lutheran squad that holds a ranking edge in statewide polls. The matchup comes just after Oconomowoc extended its own hot streak with a sweep of Wisconsin Lutheran, highlighting how competitive the regional volleyball scene has become.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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