🌱 Fair Maps + Mask Search

Ethan Duran
·3 min read

Happy Wednesday, people of Menomonee Falls! Here's everything happening around Menomonee Falls today.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sun, but frigid. High: 8 Low: 5.

Here are the top stories in Menomonee Falls today:

  1. About 100 people rallied at Menomonee Falls Village Hall to stop the practice of gerrymandering and to advocate for fair maps. Attendees were encouraged to pledge to support candidates who favored nonpartisan redistricting. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

  2. Looking for N95 face masks? These north shore communities have them for free at local libraries. (Shorewood Patch)

  3. Check the latest hospital capacity in the Menomonee Falls area. COVID-19 cases are still a burden on area hospitals and Patch is keeping track of the number of people hospitalized. (Menomonee Falls Patch)

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Today in Menomonee Falls:

From my notebook:

  • North Middle School: "CONGRATS! 🌟 The North Middle School Dance Team competed at their State Competition this weekend and placed 2nd in Pom and 4th in Jazz! Congratulations North Star Dancers! Your hard work paid off! #NorthStars #nmsrocks #FallsPride" (Facebook)

  • Shady Lane Elementary School Menomonee Falls: "The Blizzard continues!!! ❄️ 📚" (Facebook)

  • Menomonee Falls Public Library: "Did you know that we offer Take & Make Craft Kits for kids? If your kids are unable to attend storytime or Crafternoon in person, make sure to pick up a craft kit so they can craft from home! Storytime craft kits are available weekly on ..." (Facebook)

  • Valley View Elementary School Menomonee Falls: "It's Grogu Tuesday for Team G. He's for sure the most challenging student on Team G. but we love him!" (Facebook)

  • School District of Menomonee Falls: "Board of Education recognized MFHS Champions program at tonights board meeting. To date, more than 300 students have been recognized at the MFHS Champions Breakfast." (Facebook)

  • Northwest Now: ""We all know our democracy is under threat. Democrats, republicans and independents, they want fair maps."" (Facebook)

  • Menomonee Falls Community Education & Recreation: "Have you heard? We have a new offering! Starting Feb 2nd, join us for Tot Time on Wednesdays from 9:30-11:00 AM. Registration is required. For dates, details, and to register click here: https://bit.ly/33QHJQz" (Facebook)

  • Northwest Now: "Suburban Milwaukee holds several old church buildings that were built in the 19th century, each with its own character and backstory." (Facebook)

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, SE Menomonee Falls: "Cat Problems! - Our two year-old cat decided to stop using her litter box to be. Now she’s decided to pee on the carpeting, brand new carpeting, in the room where the litter box is – which is a bedroom!She has not had any trauma there ..." (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll see you soon!

— Ethan Duran

About me: I'm a Milwaukeean keeping watch over the state of Wisconsin. You can reach me at ethan.duran@patch.com.

This article originally appeared on the Menomonee Falls Patch