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Hey Lincoln, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Nebraska state patrol applications, a hyped cookie shop tease, and Bach’s mass in b minor + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Explore specialty unit opportunities: Applications are open through March 31 to become a Nebraska State Patrol trooper. Roles statewide, including Lincoln. Recruits are paid during training, with $33.75 hourly starting pay after graduation — see roles, pay and dates.

Investment in local learning spaces: Lincoln City Libraries received a $30,000 Carnegie Corporation grant, part of a tribute to Andrew Carnegie’s 250th. Funds will support activities and services at Anderson, Bethany, and Bennett Martin branches — read the full story.

Sweet anticipation builds locally: Lincoln’s business buzz brings a new name, fresh eats, and upcoming openings. The cookie shop everyone’s eyeing has its sign up, but fans will need to wait a little longer — read the full story.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Experience restorative sound healing session
• Mend beloved clothes at Stuff Creative Reuse
• Shop local at Roper PTO Craft Fair

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Your lunchtime standby: Hand-rolled bread, build-your-own stacks, and nostalgic vibes at White or Wheat Sandwich Shoppe keep lunch easy. A Lincoln original since 1987, they serve comforting soups and rotating specials (hello, Reuben) that hit just right between errands.

A quick nature reset: Pioneers Park Nature Center offers miles of prairie and woodland trails, a small bison herd, bird-watching nooks, and a natural play area for kids. When the week starts buzzing, a slow wander here quiets the noise better than any podcast… nature doing its best work.

Rediscover your favorites: From kids snagging their first action figures to collectors hunting that elusive Star Wars piece, Toys From The Past mixes fresh releases with vintage gems, comics, games, die-cast, and more, for a quick, morale-lifting midweek browse.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

💉 Acupuncture for Veterans and Family @ Lincoln Acupuncture Project | Tuesday (3/10) at 6:00 PM – Veterans, service members, and military families, this is the good kind of needles, with calm one-on-one acupuncture by pros to ease pain, lower stress, and help you actually sleep. It’s free with registration, appointments are limited, and yes, wear something comfy for that quiet-room reset.

🎤 Movies & Musicals Themed Karaoke @ Tipsy Tina’s Taco Cantina | Tuesday (3/10) at 9:00 PM – Nothing beats Taco Tuesday when the karaoke is all movies, musicals, and margaritas at Tipsy Tina’s. It’s free to sing, the catalog’s stacked, and there are prizes for Best Solo and Best Dressed. Come costume-ready, belt a classic, then reward your vocal cords with tacos.

🎲 Bingo & Board Game Night @ Millennial Toybox | Wednesday (3/11) at 4:00 PM – Need a midweek reboot? At Sutter Place Mall, Millennial Toybox hosts free bingo and board games Wednesdays, with nostalgic and Pokémon prizes, a spin on the Nostalgia Prize Wheel for each player, and a bonus spin if you buy something, because yelling Bingo feels good.

💪 Strength & Injury Prevention Talk @ Complete Physical Therapy | Thursday (3/12) at 6:30 PM – Complete Physical Therapy hosts the next Strength Seminar, with Meagan Reiners, PT, DPT, on why lifting makes your running better and injuries rarer. Expect practical tips, accessories that aren’t gimmicks, and it’s free, open to all. Your knees may send a thank-you note.

🧘 Sunday Yoga @ BFT Lincoln | Sunday (3/15) at 9:00 AM – Whether your hamstrings are tighter than your calendar or you just need 50 quiet minutes, Coach Tara’s free Sunday yoga flow is the reset you keep promising yourself. Bring a mat, breathe, set some intentions, then leave lighter, softer, and smugly ahead of Monday.

🕷 Spiders of Nebraska @ Pioneers Park Nature Center | Sunday (3/15) at 1:00 PM – Curious who is keeping the mosquitoes humble? Head to Pioneers Park Nature Center for a free look at Nebraska’s spiders with Conservation Nebraska and UNL’s Eileen Hebets, covering local species, their ecosystem jobs, and Hebets Lab research. Spots are limited, register now: https://secure.ngpvan.com/NQUjf2zbIUeBKLHAAlsR\_Q2

🎼 J.S. Bach’s Mass in B Minor @ Abendmusik | Sunday (3/15) at 6:00 PM – Abendmusik is finally tackling Bach’s Mass in b minor, yes, the big one. Tom Trenney leads sounding light, the Plymouth Choir, soloists, and the Abendmusik Orchestra in a goosebump factory. Free concert, freewill offering for Food Fort, plus a livestream if pants feel optional.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Lincoln report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 67°F – Low: 37°F – Precip: 5%

Sunny. High near 67, with temperatures falling to around 65 in the afternoon. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Later: A chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 37, with temperatures rising to around 40 overnight. North wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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Tomorrow – High: 53°F – Low: 30°F – Precip: 32%

A chance of rain before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. North northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. West northwest wind 2 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

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