Two Killed In Plane Crash + Senator Visit: Menomonee Falls News

Happy Thursday, people of Menomonee Falls. This is Ethan Duran with the daily newsletter. Please enjoy.

First, today's weather:

Pleasant with some sun. High: 65 Low: 47.

Here are the top stories in Menomonee Falls today:

1. Two people who were killed in a plane crash in Waukesha have been identified. (Patch)
2. Sen. Tammy Baldwin meets with educational leaders in West Bend. (Greater Milwaukee Today)
3. Republican-backed bill would allow the hunting of sandhill cranes. (Wisconsin Public Radio)
4. New Waukesha County Courthouse offers security and technology. (Greater Milwaukee Today)

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Today in Menomonee Falls:

Menomonee Falls Patch Notebook

• Shady Lane Elementary School Menomonee Falls: "Shady Lane is cheering for the Milwaukee Brewers! #LetsGoBrewers #BrewCrew" (Facebook)
• Valley View Elementary School Menomonee Falls: "We're celebrating SDMF principals during National Principals Month! Get to know, Mr. White, Principal at Valley View Elementary School. Drop a shout out to Mr. White in the comments. #ThankAPrincipal #FallsPride Q: Who was your favorite ..." (Facebook)
• Ben Franklin Elementary: "Buddy night at MFHS Varsity soccer game" (Facebook)
• Menomonee Falls High School: "We're celebrating SDMF principals during National Principals Month! Get to know, Mr. Woosencraft, Associate Principal at Menomonee Falls High School. Drop a shout out to Mr. Woosencraft in the comments. #ThankAPrincipal #FallsPride Q:Who..." (Facebook)
• Valley View Elementary School Menomonee Falls: "Mr. Trice’s class diligently working on their Native American unit flip books." (Facebook)
• Menomonee Falls Community Education & Recreation: "We had an amazing day in Door County today. Some highlights from our trip include the history of the Eagle Bluff Lighthouse, lunch at Al Johnson’s and the beautiful fall colors along the drive. 🍁🍂" (Facebook)
• School District of Menomonee Falls: "Thank you, Mr. Woosencraft for everything that you do to support Falls Schools students and families. We are fortunate to have your leadership at Menomonee Falls High School! #FallsPride" (Facebook)
• School District of Menomonee Falls: "Students in Mrs. Heichel's 5K classroom Ben Franklin Elementary are learning to write their name by heart! #FallsPride" (Facebook)
• Shady Lane Elementary School Menomonee Falls: "5K learned all about fire safety! Thanks to the Menomonee Falls Fire Department for coming out and sharing this life-saving information!" (Facebook)
• Ben Franklin Elementary: "Second graders are working hard in their new math unit learning all about place value!" (Facebook)
• Menomonee Falls Community Education & Recreation: "⭐Employee Spotlight!⭐ This morning Dewey, our day-time custodian, received special recognition at the Optimist Club meeting for his weekly support and dedication to their club. We are so grateful to have Dewey as a part of our team here ..." (Facebook)
• Hamilton School District: "Despite the school year being interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Hamilton High School Advanced Placement (AP) results remained well above state and national averages." (Facebook)
• Northwest Now: "In Menomonee Falls, Blessings in a Backpack serves 85 children weekly, packing 2,600 bags annually." (Facebook)

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— Ethan Duran

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