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Five Things You Need to Know Today — Oct. 12

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1. Today's weather for the Fenton area is expected to be partly sunny with a high of 71 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight's forecast is mostly cloudy with a low of 52 degrees.

2. Gas prices in the Fenton area were at a low of $3.19 per gallon late Tuesday afternoon. The station offering this price was the Owen Road BP Food Shop, 3238 Owen Rd. in Fenton. Speedway at 3340 Owen Rd. had gas at $3.29, and the highest price per gallon was $3.39 at the Clark Station, 436 N. Leroy St.

3. A collection of Amish quilts is on display at the Flint Institute of Arts, the Flint Journal reports. The quilt owners, Tom and Marsha French, have been collecting Amish-made quilts for more than 25 years. For more information, call 810-234-1695 or visit flintarts.org.

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4. For a new workout, area residents can try a at 7:30 p.m. at Shaped By Shawn, 1490 Torrey Rd., Fenton. The class combines standing cardio- and weight-training moves with Pilates, so participants can burn fat and strengthen their core.

5. Fenton City Council moved its regular meeting to 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. It's free and open to the public.

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