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  • How Rochester's veteran Falcons shut out L'Anse Creuse North to start 2026

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

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  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Saturday: A blend of sun and clouds, temps: high: 82, low: 69.
  • Sunday: Variably cloudy and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Rochester pulls away from improved L'Anse Creuse North for season-opening win (theoaklandpress.com) — Rochester High's football team opened the 2026 season with a 21-0 home shutout of L'Anse Creuse North, showcasing an experienced defense and standout play from multi-sport star Nate Tandy. Veteran coach Erik Vernon reflected on the program's turnaround as quarterback Matt Dyki added both rushing and passing scores in the convincing win.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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