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Hey there, Brookfield! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Brookfield is rallying around Elbow Room co-owner Robert Jude
  • How a Brookfield athlete powered Team USA to World Cup gold

Also on today's calendar: New Years Eve Party and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Cloudy; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 37 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Friday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., temps: high: 39, low: 33.
  • Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 44 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Brookfield man who fell seriously ill has liver transplant (gmtoday.com) — A well-known Brookfield resident and co-owner of The Elbow Room, Robert Jude, is in critical condition at Froedtert Hospital after a sudden medical crisis led to a liver transplant. His family and the Brookfield hospitality community are rallying with donations and upcoming fundraisers to ease financial strain while he remains largely unconscious and facing a long recovery.
   

• USA Luge races to another stellar World Cup (lakeplacidnews.com) — A U.S. luge doubles slider from Brookfield Marcus Mueller, helped deliver Team USA’s only gold medal at the recent World Cup races in Lake Placid, boosting his Olympic qualifying prospects. The event also brought multiple podium finishes for American women’s singles and doubles racers, underscoring strong momentum heading into February’s Winter Games.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Lost dog sighting
    Tried to get the dog that was in our driveway, it was a white dog with a little brown. Maybe 50-60 lbs. Had a collar, looked scared. Somewhere… (Nextdoor Imperial Estates)
  • Please slow down on residential streets!
    Someone hit my dog today in front of our house, didn’t stop just kept going, I just can’t understand how someone could do that. She is very banged up… (Nextdoor Brookfield East Passage)
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Front of House Team Member in Brookfield. Apply here.
  • Five Guys posted a job opening for Crew Member - 4050 in Brookfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brookfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Menomonee Falls

  • Want to read more in 2026? Here's how to revive your love of books (bostonglobe.com)

Pewaukee

  • Study shows southeast Wisconsin waterways are seeing rising chloride levels (spectrumnews1.com)
  • Waukesha County Technical College celebrates 2025 fall commencement (gmtoday.com)
  • Johnson helps Pirates get feel-good win over Orioles (gmtoday.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: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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