🌱 Patch AM: Why a prior Muskego police encounter is back in the spotlight

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a prior Muskego police encounter is back in the spotlight
• How a Muskego couple brought a new Catholic Tiny Saint to life

Also on today's calendar: Fiesta Del Rio and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 79, low: 65.
• Sunday: Humid; breezy in the morning, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Berlin man accused of impersonating border patrol agent faces new charges (wisn.com) — A New Berlin man already accused of impersonating a border patrol agent after encounters with Muskego police now faces new charges for allegedly harassing a letter carrier at his home. Prosecutors say he once stopped to assist a Muskego officer while in fake Border Patrol gear and later sought the officer's name, and he is now jailed on higher bail while awaiting trial on multiple cases.
   

• Tiny Saint Theodora Guerin now available (spsmw.org) — A Muskego couple's persistence helped create a new Tiny Saint charm honoring Saint Theodora Guerin, now unveiled at a gift shop in Indiana. Their years-long effort, rooted in Mary Clare's connection to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, aimed to have the charm ready for the saint's canonization anniversary in October 2026 and to inspire others to learn about her life and mission.
   

📸 Around Muskego

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Muskego

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• DandiLion Daze (Muskego Fest) →
  Veterans Memorial Park, w182s8175, Racine Ave, Muskego
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday September 1
• Networking Lunch & Presentation "Member Online Benefits Training" (Aug 26)
  Muskego Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Hampton Inn & Suites - Milwaukee/Franklin 6901 South 76th Street Franklin
  11:30 am
Wednesday September 2
• Ambassadors Meeting (Jun 3)
  Muskego Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Ambassador Team Meeting Meeting the First Wednesday of the Month (unless otherwise specified) Location: Muskego Chamber of Commerce Office, S73 W16485 Janesville Rd, Muskego Meet Our Ambassador Team Volunteers
  9:00 am
• Ambassador Meeting
  Muskego Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Monthly Ambassador Meeting Chamber Office
  9:00 am
Thursday September 3
• WBC Steering Committee Meeting →
  Muskego Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Women's Business Connections Steering Committee Meeting JANUARY MEETING TIME WAS CHANGED to 1 PM Meeting the First Wednesday of the Month (unless otherwise specified) Location: Muskego Chamber of Commerce Office, S73 W16485 Janesville Rd, Muskego Mee
  12:00 pm
Sunday September 6
• Fiesta Del Rio →
  1240 Frame Park Dr, Waukesha
  12:00 pm
• Wisconsin Wind Orchestra →
  Saint Luke's Lutheran Church, 300 Carroll St, Waukesha
  4:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Waukesha JBF Kids Sale- EVERYTHING for kids at 50-90% Off Retail! →
  1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
  9:00 am
Saturday September 12
• IKEA Frank Mots Int'l Kite Festival →
  , Milwaukee
  9:00 am
• Old Falls Renaissance Faire →
  Old Falls Village Park, N96W15791 County Line Rd, Menomonee Falls
  10:00 am
Sunday September 13
• Waukesha JBF HUGE KIDS MEGA SALE- 50-90% OFF EVERYTHING FOR KIDS! →
  1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
  9:00 am
• Open Doors at the Old Muskego Settlement Centre →
  W184S8074 Racine Ave, Muskego
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Taher, Inc. posted a job opening for P/T Food Service Aide needed at Muskego High School Cafe-no nights or weekends! in Muskego. Apply here.
• Cadence Education, Inc. posted a job opening for Preschool Teacher in Muskego. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Muskego here.

🗞 Nearby News

New Berlin

• Milwaukee Astronomical Society hosting open house for Blood Moon lunar eclipse (tmj4.com)
• These Are the 10 'Hottest' Zip Codes in the US—See If Yours Made the List (marthastewart.com)
• New Berlin Mayor Dave Ament And His Overt Racism (caffeinatedpolitics.com)

Franklin

• Vitas finishes first in semifinals at 2026 World Rowing Championship (uwbadgers.com)
• Johnson's journal: Madison Marx defies the odds (dothaneagle.com)

Ok Muskego! 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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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