🌱 When can Houston County residents question First District candidates in person?
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- When can Houston County residents question First District candidates in person?
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- Friday: Warmer; breezy in the morning, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 78, low: 51.
- Sunday: Windy with clouds and sun, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Johnson announces district-wide county town hall tour (kttc.com) — Residents in Houston County, including those in and around Houston, can plan ahead for an in‑person town hall with DFL congressional candidate Jake Johnson on August 25 as part of his 21‑county tour. Johnson contrasts his open‑question format with Rep. Brad Finstad’s tele‑town halls, saying he wants unscreened, face‑to‑face conversations with southern Minnesota voters before November. 
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💬 Chatter
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- 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 )
- Driveline Retail posted a job opening for Master Merchandiser in Houston. Apply here.
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota posted a job opening for Custodian in Winona. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Houston here.
🗞 Nearby News
Caledonia
- Café Anna Lisa to close Marsh location (hometownsource.com)
Winona
- A respite from summer heat (kttc.com)
- Swinging in the Street returns to downtown Winona Friday with free outdoor dance party (wxow.com)
- Spongy moth spray planned for Austin, Winona and Rochester (kimt.com)
Chatfield
- Preston Man and Chicago Man Involved in Deadly Crash on Hwy. 52 Between Rochester & Chatfield (krocnews.com)
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