🌱 How a Farmington radio job launched a Stanley Cup broadcaster’s career

Hi there, Farmington! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Farmington radio job launched a Stanley Cup broadcaster’s career

Also on today's calendar: Farmington Regional Stockyards and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 51 degrees.
• Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 60, low: 35.
• Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 40 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Ducks broadcaster Steve Carroll hangs up headset after 27 years: ‘I've been very fortunate' (nytimes.com) — Longtime Anaheim Ducks radio voice Steve Carroll is retiring for health reasons after 27 years, but his broadcasting journey traces back to early play-by-play work at KREI in Farmington. The story looks back on his Missouri roots, his near-miss in Philadelphia, and the Ducks’ biggest moments, including the 2007 Stanley Cup run he’ll always cherish.
   

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📸 Around Farmington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Farmington

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday April 18

• Women's Day at the Range
  Ozark Thunder Indoor Gun Range LLC., 5157 Flat River Rd #2, Farmington
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday April 22

• Farmington Regional Stockyards
  Farmington Regional Stockyards , 1600 E Woodlawn Dr , Farmington
  10:30 am
• Earth Day Animal Spot-A-Thon
  Farmington Public Library , 101 N A St , Farmington
  5:00 pm
• Central Girls JV Soccer @ Farmington
  Farmington High School , 1 Black Knight Dr , Farmington
  6:30 pm

Tuesday April 28

• Food On The Move | New Day Church (Desloge, MO)
  Park , 103 Monroe St , Desloge
  6:30 pm

Wednesday April 29

• Farmington Regional Stockyards
  Farmington Regional Stockyards , 1600 E Woodlawn Dr , Farmington
  10:30 am

Saturday May 2

• THE LEGENDARY SUPERSTARS OF COUNTRY: TOBY KEITH and WILLIE NELSON TRIBUTE
  First State Community Center , 2 Black Knight Dr , Farmington
  7:00 pm

Tuesday May 12

• MO FARM Distribution | Mineral Area College (St. Francois County, MO)
  Mineral Area College , 5270 Flat River Rd , Park Hills
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday April 17

• Baseball vs West County at Home
  Central Middle Park Hills, MO 63601
  4:00 pm
• Softball @ Bourbon
  Central High Park Hills, MO 63601
  4:00 pm

Monday April 20

• MS Band at High School Auditorium
  Central High School , 116 Rebel Dr , Flat River
  6:00 pm

Saturday April 25

• Friends of Farmington Football Mouse Races
  Twin Oaks Event Center, Winery & Brewhouse , 6470 Hwy F , Farmington
  6:00 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

• Need altering is two pair is ladies jeans ..
  What do you charge. my name is Peggy and how much do you charge. Thanks (Nextdoor West Columbia Farmington)

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🗞 Nearby News

Park Hills

• Mineral Area College to Host Distinguished Alumnus General (Ret.) Glen... (dailyjournalonline.com)
• Tuesday Roundup;Trojans edge Dragons 7-6; blowouts abound elsewhere (dailyjournalonline.com)

Bonne Terre

• North County Student Composer Wins Statewide Honor, Earns Performance at Mizzou Festival (kfmo.com)

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Ok Farmington! 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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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