Waukesha Donations + Boys Basketball Game: Menomonee Falls News

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

First, today's weather:

Very cold; a p.m. snow shower. High: 21 Low: 18.

Here are the top stories in Menomonee Falls today:

1. Over $3 million was donated to the United for Waukesha Community Fund. A committee will decide how to distribute the money. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
2. See 15 photos from the Pewaukee and Menomonee Falls boys basketball game on Friday. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
3. The Milwaukee Dancing Grannies made their first appearance at the Franklin Christmas Parade since the tragedy in Waukesha. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

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Today in Menomonee Falls:

From my notebook:

• Shady Lane Elementary School Menomonee Falls: "Shady Lane students and staff honored Jackson Sparks with #JerseysForJackson. #Jerseys4Jackson #WaukeshaStrong" (Facebook)
• Menomonee Falls High School: "The Business Academy Seniors finished our "Dress for Success" unit by presenting to each other on Do's and Don'ts of professional dressing as well as grooming tips. Look Good, Feel Good, Do Good!" (Facebook)
• North Middle School: "A huge THANK YOU to Dr Ehlert from Childrens Hospital NICU for speaking to Ms. Poetzel’s Medical Detective classes today. It was an amazing presentation about the career and neonatal medicine. 🌟 #CommunityConnection #NorthStars #nmsrock..." (Facebook)
• Old Falls Village Historical Society: "We are all set up and waiting to see you all at the Silver Tea tomorrow. Our photo op is ready. Monika one of our board members is saving Santa's seat. And the sign for the entry into the Miller-Davidson house is up!" (Facebook)
• Menomonee Falls Community Education & Recreation: "Optimist Club of Menomonee Falls Holiday Drop and Shop is underway!" (Facebook)
• Northwest Now: "Germantown's Windsong subdivision sparkles with holiday decorations during Luminary Night on Dec. 5." (Facebook)
• Ben Franklin Elementary: "Congratulations to our November 4K Statesmen of the Month!" (Facebook)

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— Ethan Duran

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

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