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What's up Milwaukee! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Milwaukee Mexican restaurants made this statewide top-13 list?
  • How South Milwaukee neighbors rallied after a fire displaced ten people.
  • How low did E85 prices really go in Milwaukee County?

Also on today's calendar: North Shore School for Seniors fall session begins this month and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A shower in the p.m.; breezy, with a high of 68 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 77, low: 62.
  • Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 68 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• We Ranked 13 Of The Top Mexican Restaurants In All Of Wisconsin And These Are The Ones That Stood Out (takingthekids.com) — Two Milwaukee spots, Botanas and La Casa de Alberto, lead this statewide roundup of standout Mexican restaurants, with full details on their menus, prices, and best times to visit. The guide also points you to strong options in Madison, Green Bay, Appleton, Eau Claire, La Crosse, Wausau, Kenosha, and Sheboygan if you are road-tripping beyond the city.
   

• South Milwaukee family of 10 and their pets displaced after fire; a coworker opens her home (tmj4.com) — A South Milwaukee family of ten and their three dogs are displaced after a kitchen fire, despite a rapid response from multiple local fire departments. All are now staying with a coworker who opened her home, while a GoFundMe campaign helps them replace belongings and secure temporary housing.
   

• Lowest E85 gas price in Milwaukee County available at $1.89 per gallon in week ending Sept. 5 (mkesouth.com) — Drivers in Milwaukee County saw E85 fuel dip as low as $1.89 per gallon during the week ending Sept. 5, well under the county's $2.99 average. The story also explains how refinery outages, global tensions, and seasonal demand have pushed gasoline prices higher across Wisconsin and the nation this year.
   

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  • Pewaukee vs Wauwatosa East Week 4 prep football photo highlights (jsonline.com)
  • Milwaukee police shooting, family questions police details (fox6now.com)
  • 100 trees illegally removed from Menomonee River restoration project (wtmj.com)

Ok Milwaukee! 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: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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