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🌱 How close is Mercer to peak fall color right now?

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Good morning Mercer! 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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  • How close is Mercer to peak fall color right now?

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and cooler, with a high of 65 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 56, low: 35.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, a couple of showers, with a high of 57 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Travel Wisconsin: Green Bay's fall colors reach about 20% ahead of October peak (wbay.com) — Mercer's fall colors are already around 70% peak, putting the town among Wisconsin's most vibrant northern spots for foliage right now. A statewide Travel Wisconsin report, powered by local volunteers, shows Green Bay and other cities lagging behind, helping residents and visitors time their scenic drives for the brightest leaves later in October.
   

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  • Your emergency plan should include every member of the family—including your pets!
    During #NationalPreparednessMonth, take some time to put together an emergency kit for your pet. Include food, water, medications, important records,… (Nextdoor )
  • Wisconsin's forests cover nearly half our state and are a vital part of our collective history, culture and economy.
    Likewise, the Forest Products industry provides valuable jobs and contributes significantly to the economy. Forest Products Week, coming up Oct. 18… (Nextdoor )
  • Sanford Health posted a job opening for Sanford Student Nurse Internship Program in Park Falls. Apply here.
  • O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Park Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mercer here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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