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🌱 Patch AM: See how Brookfield’s high schools stack up against the rest of Wisconsin
Also, don't miss Wisconsin Dells Winery Trolley Tour on the Brookfield Patch calendar

Hi Brookfield! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See how Brookfield's high schools stack up against the rest of Wisconsin
- Brookfield teen faces charges after alleged exposure at local grocery store
- How Brookfield Academy toppled Wisconsin's top-ranked Division 2 tennis team
Also on today's calendar: Wisconsin Dells Winery Trolley Tour and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Hot and humid with a t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Variably cloudy, a t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 66.
- Friday: Clouds and sun with a t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Best high schools in Wisconsin (voiceofalexandria.com) — Families in Brookfield will be pleased to see Brookfield Academy ranked #2 statewide, with Brookfield East and Brookfield Central also landing in the top 15 Wisconsin high schools. The list, based on academics, activities, and school culture, highlights several strong options across the Milwaukee region for parents comparing public and private high schools.
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• Brookfield teen exposed himself to women, children: prosecutors (fox6now.com) — A 17-year-old Brookfield resident is facing adult charges in Waukesha and Milwaukee counties after authorities say he exposed himself in a West Allis aquatic center parking lot and at a Brookfield Pick 'n Save. Police and prosecutors outline disturbing allegations involving women and young children, while the teen maintains his innocence and claims dashboard camera footage will clear him as the Milwaukee County case proceeds.
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• Kinateder scores twice to lead Crusaders past Lightning (gmtoday.com) — Brookfield Academy's girls tennis team, ranked fourth in Division 2, notched impressive wins over top-ranked Kenosha St. Joseph's and fifth-ranked Kohler at the Kohler Quad, highlighting strong singles and doubles play by Brookfield athletes. The roundup also recaps standout performances from nearby Waukesha County schools in soccer, tennis, and volleyball, giving local fans a sense of early-season momentum.
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📸 Around Brookfield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brookfield
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★ Featured events ★
- Wisconsin Dells Winery Trolley Tour →
400 N Barker Rd, Brookfield
8:15 am - Fiesta Del Rio →
1240 Frame Park Dr, Waukesha
12:00 pm - Wisconsin Wind Orchestra →
Saint Luke's Lutheran Church, 300 Carroll St, Waukesha
4:00 pm - Old Falls Renaissance Faire →
Old Falls Village Park, N96W15791 County Line Rd, Menomonee Falls
10:00 am
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
Saturday September 12
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- Joint Review Board →
Brookfield Calendar, 2000 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield
9:00 am - GnG 4H Display Case Set up
4-H Clubs-Waukesha County Pauline Haass Public Library, N64W23820 Main St, Sussex, WI 530
6:00 pm - ENROLLMENT FOR 2026-2027 4-H BEGINS!
4-H Clubs-Waukesha County 515 W Moreland Blvd, Waukesha, WI 53188 - Wisconsin Dells Winery Trolley Tour For Adults Ages 45+ Full day Experience! →
Goerke's Corners Park & Ride, 400 N Barker Rd, Brookfield
8:15 am - Green N Growing 4H Monthly Meeting
4-H Clubs-Waukesha County Merton Primary School & District Office, N68w28460 Sussex Rd, Me
6:30 pm - Waukesha JBF Kids Sale- EVERYTHING for kids at 50-90% Off Retail! →
1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
9:00 am - IKEA Frank Mots Int'l Kite Festival →
, Milwaukee
9:00 am - Waukesha JBF HUGE KIDS MEGA SALE- 50-90% OFF EVERYTHING FOR KIDS! →
1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
9:00 am
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Saturday September 5
Tuesday September 8
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
📣 Brookfield Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for a reliable snow removal company.
Small Drive way and a small area to shovel for disabled person. MUST BE RELIABLE! Brookfield Area. Thank you! (Nextdoor Greenfield Heights Estates)
- Lifetime Fitness - Life Time, Inc. posted a job opening for Kids Team Member-Events in Brookfield. Apply here.
- Floor & Decor Holdings posted a job opening for Customer Service Supervisor in Brookfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brookfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Menomonee Falls
- Kohl's Names New Chief Merchandising Officer (retailrestaurantfb.com)
- Kohl's fills top roles: New CCO and COO (hometextilestoday.com)
- Faithful Church Ministry in Turbulent Times (vcy.org)
Pewaukee
- Pewaukee restaurant owner charged, accused of threatening police officer (cbs58.com)
Ok Brookfield! 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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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