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Afton, Minnesota Patch AM: a 3 min read

Coffee in hand, Afton? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Apple Valley July 4 Fireworks 2026: What To Know at Johnny Cake Ridge Park East
  • Lake Minnetonka July 4 Fireworks 2026: What To Know
  • Woodbury July 4 Fireworks 2026: What To Know at M Health Fairview Sports Center

... and check out 11 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What has more lives than a cat? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Saturday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, temps: high: 75, low: 58.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy and warmer, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.

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  • Free and low-cost STI testing will be offered on Monday, July 13 from 1:30-3:30 p.
    m. at the Central Service and License Center (1261 Woodlane Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125). Services will include testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea,… (Nextdoor )
  • SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Afton. Apply here.
  • ABM posted a job opening for Janitorial Cleaner - Days in Cottage Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Afton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Woodbury

  • Our Editor Paints a Portrait of the Woodbury Community (woodburymag.com)
  • Woodbury Receives $1.44 Million In State PFAS Settlement Grants (woodburynewsnet.org)
  • Lead Retail Customer Service Associate in Woodbury, Minnesota (fedex.com)

Cottage Grove

  • Luther College announces Steven Mark Anderson Scholarship recipients (luther.edu)

St. Paul

  • Woman, Boy Found Dead In West Side Saint Paul Apartment (patch.com)
  • Walz Pardons Convicted Child Sex Offender Facing Deportation: NYT (patch.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: A frog. Its croaks all day (Thank you Janice W. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Afton

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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.