🌱 Why fire managers are suddenly focused on Delta Junction this weekend

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In today's newsletter:

• Why fire managers are suddenly focused on Delta Junction this weekend

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: A shower in the afternoon, with a high of 70 and low of 48 degrees.
• Saturday: Stiff winds in the afternoon, temps: high: 74, low: 51.
• Sunday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 69 and low of 53 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Interior Alaska's wildfire season had a mild start, but that could change fast (alaskapublic.org) — Wildfire managers are watching Delta Junction and the upper Tanana Valley closely this weekend as drier, windier weather and thunderstorms raise the risk of lightning-sparked fires. Experts say the Interior’s slow, wet start doesn’t guarantee a quiet fire season, urging residents to follow burn rules, fully extinguish campfires, and head indoors when thunder is heard.
   

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📸 Around Delta Junction

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday June 12

• Woodland Service Area Commission Meeting →
  North Pole Grange Gallery and Studios, 2800 Grange Rd, North Pole
  5:00 pm

Saturday June 13

• The 34th Annual Mosquito Meander Run →
  Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks
  10:00 am
• Roaming Root Pop Up with All About Choux →
  The Roaming Root Cellar, 1651 College Rd, Fairbanks
  10:00 am
• Frontier Fest: Run the Range 5K/10K →
  Yukon Club, 2450 Central Ave, Eielson AFB
  10:00 am

Sunday June 14

• Ragtime at the Malemute →
  Malemute Saloon
  6:00 pm

Wednesday June 17

• Park Play Day at the Chena Lake Rec Area →
  Chena Lake Recreation Area, 3780 Laurance Rd, North Pole
  4:30 pm
• Park Play Day at Chena Lake Rec Area →
  Chena Lake Recreation Area Office, 3779 Laurance Rd, North Pole
  4:30 pm

Friday June 19

• Class of 2006, 20th Reunion-Friday →
  North Pole Alehouse, 2643 Old Richardson Hwy, North Pole
  5:00 pm

Saturday June 20

• Class of 2006 reunion, Saturday Activites →
  North Pole High School, 601 NPHS Boulevard #7800, North Pole
  11:00 am
• Midnight Sun Festival →
  Co Op Plaza Downtown, Fairbanks AK, 535 2nd Ave, Fairbanks
  12:00 pm

Friday June 26

• MIDNIGHT SUN MUSIC FEST →
  Gold Panner Baseball, 201 Wilbur St, Fairbanks
  6:00 pm

Saturday June 27

• Sourdough Starter Triathlon 2026 →
  Chena Lake Recreation Area, 3780 Laurance Rd, North Pole
  12:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Webdrill posted a job opening for Experienced Underground Drillers in Delta Junction. Apply here.
• Northern Star Resources Ltd. posted a job opening for Underground Miner - Mucker/Loader Operator - Experienced in Delta Junction. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Delta Junction here.

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🗞 Nearby News

North Pole

• North Pole resident named as the National Guard spouse of the year (alaskasnewssource.com)
• A Drive Only Alaskans Understand!! (newsminer.com)
• Viking Alum brings team to Valley City from Alaska (vcsuvikings.com)

Fairbanks

• Weekend painting projects give downtown Fairbanks a makeover (alaskasnewssource.com)

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Ok Delta Junction! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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