🌱 Why a former state supreme court justice calls North Prairie home

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a former state supreme court justice calls North Prairie home

Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid with a shower or two, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 63.
• Saturday: Occasional rain and a t-storm, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Daniel Kelly (philanthropyroundtable.org) — Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly, a conservative legal figure, now lives in North Prairie, giving the village a direct connection to statewide judicial and political conversations. His biography traces his path from Colorado to Carroll College in Waukesha, through years of high-level legal work, to his current consulting and policy roles while enjoying family life in North Prairie.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Prairie

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Friday October 2
• 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale →
  Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
  10:00 am
Saturday October 3
• 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale →
  Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 17
• Community Conversation
  Pink Mocha Cafe & Coffee House, 418 Merton Ave, Hartland
  8:00 am
• UW-Steven's Point visit in Library
  East Troy Community SD East Troy, WI 53120
  9:00 am
• HAWS Mobile Visits the New Berlin Wellness Fair
  New Berlin City Hall, 3805 S Casper Dr, New Berlin
  11:00 am
• Waukesha/Milwaukee County Chapter - Chapter Meeting →
  W329 N846 Co. Hwy. C, Delafield
  6:30 pm
• JEOPARDY!® Bar League at Club 400 →
  Club 400, 322 Williams Street, Waukesha
  7:00 pm
Friday September 18
• AHS Homecoming Parade/Football Game: RED OUT!
  Lake Country SD Hartland, WI 53029
• Donna Lexa - Imagine A Day Art Gallery
  Oconomowoc Arts Center-Imagine A Day Art Gallery
• David Miller - Visual Arts
  Oconomowoc Arts Center-OAC Art Gallery
• Homeschool Days at Old World →
  Old World Wisconsin, W372 S9727 WI-67, Eagle
  10:00 am
• Movie Night
  Cushing - Gym
  5:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Mukwonago

• Waukesha Common Council votes to discontinue flock program after 2026 (gmtoday.com)
• West faces toughest test yet (gmtoday.com)

Waukesha

• The Hope Center in Waukesha introduces interim executive director (gmtoday.com)
• Waukesha Foundry: Names Grey Pope Director of Operations (wisbusiness.com)
• Man charged after allegedly stealing two Escalades from Waukesha dealership (gmtoday.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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