Fire And Police Shortage + School Board: Menomonee Falls News

Good morning, Menomonee Falls. This is Ethan Duran with the Wednesday edition of the newsletter. Let's get started.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and chilly. High: 43 Low: 26.

Here are the top stories in Menomonee Falls today:

1. Local fire and police departments are experiencing staff shortages, a Wisconsin Policy Forum report said. (Greater Milwaukee Today)
2. A Cedarburg-based group that provides a forum for discussion and action on racial issues has filed a defamation lawsuit against a candidate for today’s Mequon-Thiensville School Board special election. (Greater Milwaukee Today)
3. National Sundae Day is coming up in November. Here are seven options to try in the Milwaukee suburbs. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
4. A Brown Deer man has been charged with homicide in connection with a man who was shot and killed at a home on Spring Lane. (NOW Group)

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Today in Menomonee Falls:

• What's the Buzz? - Morning Networking! Hosted By: Grace Commons (7:30 AM)
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Menomonee Falls Patch Notebook

• Menomonee Falls High School: "Drawing and Design students went to the zoo to practice observational drawing on live animals." (Facebook)
• Menomonee Falls High School: "MFHS Spanish and Exploring World Cultures students visited Magic Willows Alpaca farm. They learned why llamas and alpacas are essential to Peruvian highland living." (Facebook)
• Menomonee Falls Public Library: "Wednesdays are for Teens at the Library! These pictures are from a couple of weeks ago when we did a paint along for What the Craft?! Join us this week for Makerlab in The Forge where we will explore and create with K'nex, LittleBits, St..." (Facebook)
• North Middle School: "Check out Ms. Poetzel’s Microscope Lab! 🌟 #NorthStarScientists #nmsrocks #FallsPride" (Facebook)
• Menomonee Falls Public Library: "LEGO Club this Wednesday at 3:00 PM! Be there or be square. Intended for Children ages 5 – 11." (Facebook)
• Ben Franklin Elementary: "November is National Native American Heritage Month, which pays tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans and Alaska Natives. According to nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov, the history of Native American Month dates ..." (Facebook)
• North Middle School: "Medical Detectives students are taking on the role of John Snow, famous doctor and epidemiologist. They are using their medical and map skills to track a disease. 🌟 #NorthStars #nmsrocks #FallsPride" (Facebook)
• Menomonee Falls Community Education & Recreation: "FREE TRIAL CLASS! Join us on Tuesday, Nov 16th for a "Drawing Your Photograph" free trial! This class will be from 10:00-11:30AM at the Community Center. This class is free, but registration is required. Don't miss out! Register today: t..." (Facebook)
• Northwest Now: ""Hopefully his family knows that people jumped right in to help him."" (Facebook)
• The Chamber - Greater Menomonee Falls & Sussex: "Take that extra Halloween candy to Lippert Flooring and Tile!! Thru Wednesday" (Facebook)
• Northwest Now: "If county and town officials agree on a lease for a communications tower at 2291 Highway 83, the tower could be built in 12 to 18 months." (Facebook)
• Northwest Now: "The top boys and girls prep cross country runners met in Wisconsin Rapids over the weekend for the state meet" (Facebook)
• Northwest Now: "These area restaurants are well established for their quality ice cream and custard." (Facebook)
• North Middle School: "Want to Shop Our Fundraiser? https://shop.clubschoicefundra... School Code NOR545 🌟 #Fundraiser #NorthStars #nmsrocks #FallsPride" (Facebook)
• North Middle School: "Ms. Kolz’s 6th Grade Science COLOR LAB! 🌈🌟 #LearningIsColorful #NorthStars #nmsrocks #FallsPride" (Facebook)

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— Ethan Duran

About me: I'm a Milwaukeean keeping watch over the state of Wisconsin.

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