🌱 Patch AM: Why a Dexter three-star lineman flipped his commitment to UConn

Hello Dexter! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why a Dexter three-star lineman flipped his commitment to UConn

Also on today's calendar: KinderConcert! for Ages 5 and Under and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: I am on a seafood diet. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Windy with snow showers, with a high of 33 and low of 27 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, temps: high: 39, low: 28.
• Tuesday: Breezy; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 43 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• UConn Football lands 2026 DL Mateo Kipke, Rodarion Tellez (on3.com subscription) — Dexter defensive lineman Mateo Kipke, a three-star 2026 recruit, has committed to play football at UConn, reuniting with former Toledo coach Jason Candle. The 6-foot-5 Michigan native had multiple Division I offers before choosing the Huskies, where he’ll join a growing defensive line class.
   

📸 Around Dexter

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dexter

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday January 14

• Jammers Open Jam Session
  Crossroads Community Center, 5501 Webster Church Rd, Dexter
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Monday January 12

• Drop-In Story Time at the Library
  Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
  11:00 am

Tuesday January 13

• Drop-In Toddler Story Time
  Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
  10:00 am
• Drop-In Preschool Story Time
  Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
  11:00 am

Thursday January 15

• Drop-In Story Time at the Library
  Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
  11:00 am

Friday January 16

• Live Trivia: OpinioNation
  Erratic Ale Co. , 8080 Grand St Suite 3 , Dexter
  7:00 pm

Saturday January 17

• 2026 Dexter Ice Fest
  Dexter Area Chamber-Commerce , 3374 Broad St , Dexter
  10:00 am
• KinderConcert! for Ages 5 and Under
  Dexter District Library , 3255 Alpine , Dexter
  12:00 pm
• KinderConcert!
  Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
  12:00 pm

Thursday January 22

• Drop-In Makerspace Grades K-8
  Dexter District Library , 3255 Alpine , Dexter
  4:30 pm

Saturday January 24

• Drop-In Snowflake Suncatcher Craft
  Dexter District Library , 3255 Alpine , Dexter
  11:00 am

📣 Dexter Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday January 11

• STEEP: Flavored and Scented Teas
  Zingerman's Delicatessen , 422 Detroit St , Ann Arbor
  9:30 am
• PJ Explores with HDS
  Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum , 220 E Ann St , Ann Arbor
  11:00 am
• The Planted Life Plant Parenthood 101 — YORK
  YORK Food and Drink , 1928 Packard St , Ann Arbor
  1:00 pm
• Breakfast Pastries: Scones and Biscuits
  The Lakehouse Bakery , 1534 Sugarloaf Lake Rd , Chelsea
  2:00 pm

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Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Dexter PatchAM possible:

• Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Molly Maid posted a job opening for House Cleaner in Dexter. Apply here.
• Travel America / Petro - TA Operating, LLC posted a job opening for Porter in Dexter. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dexter here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chelsea

• Wellness In 2026: Where To Sweat, Stretch & Recharge In Chelsea (patch.com)
• Chelsea Council Votes in New City Manager (thesuntimesnews.com)
• Family: Insurance company denies claim after crash because young kids weren't on policy (local12.com)

Ann Arbor

• Justice Haynes transferring again after injury-shortened single season at Michigan (fox2detroit.com)

Ok Dexter! 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: I see food and I eat it.
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