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🌱 Sunday Brunch Cruise and 13 more events

Afton, Minnesota Patch AM: a 3 min read

Greetings Afton! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • TWG Comedy Presents: Half Baked at The Warrior’s Garden - Hemp & Wellness
  • Sunday Brunch Cruise at St. Croix River Cruises
  • Root Beer Lady at History Theatre

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid with a strong t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Hot with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 98, low: 72.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 99 and low of 66 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Mark your calendars!
    The new Washington County website launches July 29. The new website has better search and simpler navigation. Plus, the pages are mobile-friendly… (Nextdoor )
  • IICRC posted a job opening for Carpet Cleaning Technician in Afton. Apply here.

🗞 Nearby News

Woodbury

  • Nicole Mitchell announces run for Woodbury City Council in November (fox9.com)
  • Minnesota Republicans urge federal crackdown on Somali gangs after latest shooting in Edina (alphanews.org)
  • Free Back-to-School Supply Events in the Twin Cities (2026) (twincitiesfrugalmom.com)

Cottage Grove

  • Letters: A personal appeal in the case of Officer James Sackett (twincities.com)

Ok Afton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Afton

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Afton

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.