COVID-19 Breakout At School + Theft: Menomonee Falls News

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 82 Low: 56.

Here are the top stories in Menomonee Falls today:

1. Menomonee Falls’ Ben Franklin Elementary School hasn't decided whether to switch to virtual learning as 85 students are quarantined for COVID-19. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
2. Menomonee Falls police looking for people who allegedly stole $500 of merchandise from a local Target. (FOX6)
3. A Menomonee Falls student athlete who maintained a 4.0 grade average as a Badger is taking aim at a masters degree. (WTMJ-TV)
4. Members of a UW-Milwaukee student organization want to make Japanese art more accessible to greater Milwaukee. (Press Release Desk)
5. The Milwaukee Christkindlmarket has canceled its event for 2021. Organizers said this was due to a lack of vendor interest. (FOX 6 Milwaukee)

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Today in Menomonee Falls:

Menomonee Falls Patch Notebook

• North Middle School: "Congratulations to Weston Kreuziger and Elise Meissner for being our Optimist Club Students of the Month! You make North a better place to learn! 🌟 Thanks for the photo, Cline Design! #NorthStars #nmsrocks #FallsPride" (Facebook)
• Northwest Now: "Ben Franklin Elementary School reported 10 active COVID-19 positive cases and 85 students in quarantine who were exposed to a person with the virus." (Facebook)
• Shady Lane Elementary School Menomonee Falls: "Ms. Gilbert’s class took advantage of the beautiful weather and our awesome outdoor classroom! ☀️" (Facebook)
• North Middle School: "Aim for the STARS! 🌟 Ms. Bjorklund’s 6th Grade Scientists explored more about the SpaceX Inspiration4 launch scheduled for this evening. They navigated the launch website, answered questions and wrote about what/who inspires them. 😊 #N..." (Facebook)
• Menomonee Falls High School: "MFHS Bowling tryouts will be held Sept. 27th and Sept. 29th at Village Bowl from 3:30-5:00. Students must attend both days. Girls and boys should attend! Everyone needs to be registered online with MFHS Athletics to participate. Bring yo..." (Facebook)

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— Ethan Duran

About me: I'm a Milwaukeean keeping watch over the state of Wisconsin. If you have any news tips or suggestions for the next newsletter, tell me at ethan.duran@patch.com.