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SapSap Featured In Milwaukee Magazine + Racine's Largest Homes
Mt. Pleasant's SapSap serves up Lao-fusion cuisine. Here's what's going on around Mount Pleasant and Sturtevant today.

Good morning Mount Pleasant and Sturtevant. We're back today with a look at a Mount Pleasant business making a splash in Milwaukee's dining scene, plus a look at the largest homes around Racine.
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First, today's weather:
Clear throughout the day. High: 77 Low: 61.
Here are the top stories today in Mount Pleasant-Sturtevant:
- Mount Pleasant's SapSap and its owner Alex Hanesakda are featured in a Milwaukee Magazine story about his Lao-fusion restaurant. The business has grown with fresh takes on Asian cuisine, the magazine's dining section wrote. (Milwaukee Magazine)
- The Journal Times published a feature of all the largest homes in Racine County. (Journal Times)
- Richard Horton Obituary (1931 - 2021) - Racine, WI - Racine Journal Times (Legacy.com)
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Today in Mount Pleasant-Sturtevant:
- Breakfast Lunch Count 9/16 - Jefferson Lighthouse El (12:00 AM)
- Corn Roast (Time TBD) - Wadewitz El (12:00 AM)
- Title I Annual Parent Meeting - Julian Thomas El (5:45 PM)
Mount Pleasant-Sturtevant Patch Notebook
- Racine County Eye: "BREAKING: Racine Police Department makes an arrest in the murder of Rebecca Rannow." (Facebook)
- Racine County Eye: "The Racine Zoo is hosting a Halloween Glow Drive Thru event. This is an activity for the whole family and provides a safe opportunity for guests to go out and enjoy some holiday-themed fun. https://racinecountyeye.com/racine-zoo-presents..." (Facebook)
- Racine Public Library: "In a society that has lost a lot of its histories - especially those not recorded in written language - Marie Black and other members of the Hispanic community are preserving an invaluable tradition. Oral history is a key way for many La..." (Facebook)
- Racine Public Library: "In 2001 when Laura was a teenager she got together with her family in order to do a project to try and help bring peace back to our country. Together with many organizations in Racine, Laura and the community folded over 5000 peace crane..." (Facebook)
- Village Of Mount Pleasant Police Department: "Journey Disaster Response Team has a donation bin placed at the Mt. Pleasant Village Hall (8811 Campus Dr) for the Afghan response." (Facebook)
- Racine County Eye: "This weekend at Caledonia-Mt.Pleasant Memorial Park the Village Of Mount Pleasant Police Department is teaming up with the Case Eagles Criminal Justice Club and Patriot Club to host their 7th Annual Car/Motorcycle show. Stop by and enjoy..." (Facebook)
- Racine Public Library: "Come play Fortnite, Minecraft, Classic Arcade, coding games and more at our open gaming labs. The next one is tonight from 4 to 6 in the Innovation Lab, and the gaming lab is open every Wednesday and Saturday. See you there! 🎮✨" (Facebook)
- Racine County Eye: "Nominate a Veteran to be the 2021 Veteran of the Year. https://racinecountyeye.com/nominations-sought-for-first-district-veteran-honor/" (Facebook)
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- St James Rummage Sale (September 16)
- Union Grove Wisconsin Flea Market (September 18)
- Shopping Therapy Craft and Vendor Show (September 18)
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