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🌱 How could new high‑voltage lines west of Faribault affect you?

Faribault, Minnesota Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Faribault! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could new high‑voltage lines west of Faribault affect you?

Also on today's calendar: MN/WI/FL Carry Permit Training - Morristown, MN and 5 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 75, low: 52.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 70 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Utilities propose massive upgrades to electric lines in Southeast Minnesota (postbulletin.com) — Major utilities are planning huge new transmission lines that would run from west of Faribault toward the Mississippi River, potentially affecting nearby farms and rural neighborhoods. The PowerOn Midwest and Mankato‑Mississippi River projects aim to move more renewable energy across southern Minnesota and beyond, with routes still being refined through public meetings and state review through at least 2028.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • How To Text 911 in an Emergency
    Did you know you can text 911 if calling isn't safe or possible? Follow these steps when texting 911: - Enter the number 911 in the "To" field. -… (Nextdoor )
  • Hey All!
    Curious if anyone is missing a kitty...? She's very friendly, but also appearing to be a little malnourished and parasite-ridden. I'm hoping she… (Nextdoor Circle Lake-Millersburg)
  • TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Material Handler-2 in Faribault. Apply here.
  • Hy-Vee Supermarket posted a job opening for Meat Clerk in Faribault. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Faribault here.

🗞 Nearby News

Northfield

  • Northfield Posts Strong Finances, Plans for Future Investments and Rate Changes (kymnradio.net)
  • Sylvia Chase (blogspot.com)
  • MDA Awards more than $1.3 million to expand farm to school programs (grandrapidsmn.com)

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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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