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🌱 How Esko’s track stars stacked up at the state meet

Esko, Minnesota Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Esko! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Esko’s track stars stacked up at the state meet
  • Meet the new leader shaping Carlton County’s history museum

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

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Windy with showers around, with a high of 73 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Saturday: Breezy in the a.m.; some sun, temps: high: 67, low: 46.
  • Sunday: Sunshine, breezy and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fast times, podium spots for area athletes (pineknotnews.com) — Esko track and field athletes made a strong showing at the Class A state meet, with hurdler and jumper Ben Schmitz earning third in the 110 hurdles and a podium in long jump. Maya Johnson medaled in both shot put and discus, while distance runner Naiya Ruuska anchored relays and took fourth in the 800, highlighting a standout performance for Esko within a strong Carlton County contingent.
   

• Historical society has new director (pineknotnews.com) — Carlton County’s historical society has a new director, and Esko families were among those enjoying the first public event under their leadership at the “Get Cranky” ice cream social in Cloquet. New director Thomlin Swan plans to build on recent growth, expand partnerships with local history groups, and keep archives and community programming vibrant for residents across the county, including Esko.
   

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-- 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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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Esko

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