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🌱 Friday Italian Sunset Dinner Cruise and 12 more events

Afton, Minnesota Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Afton! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • A Celebration of Science & Sustainability at Loft 214 - Venue on Main
  • Friday Italian Sunset Dinner Cruise at St. Croix River Cruises
  • Sunday Brunch Cruise at St. Croix River Cruises

... and check out 7 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Hot with clouds and sun, temps: high: 90, low: 68.
  • Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday September 3
  • Good Morning Woodbury Sept. 2026 at River Valley Riders
    Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce River Valley Riders 2007 Neal Ave. S Afton, MN
    8:00 am
  • Chamber LEADS Group-First Thursday 8am
    Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Bayport Public Library 582 4th Street N Bayport, MN
    8:00 am
  • Chamber LEADS Group-First Thursday 9 am →
    Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Meetings are held at Senior Helpers 6750 Stillwater Blvd N Suite 4, Stillwater
    9:00 am
  • Storytime for Babies
    Pleasant Hill Library Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room,
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Washington Sheriff's department has installed a speed monitoring trailer on Indian Trail in Afton.
    Thank you. Time to slow down. Too many curves, trees to the edge of the pavement, pedestrians and pets, skiers, bikers, no shoulders, no… (Nextdoor Tomahawk Hill)
  • Andersen Corporation posted a job opening for Shipping Operator - Tier 4 (1st 5x8) in Cottage Grove. Apply here.
  • Hy-Vee Supermarket posted a job opening for Overnight Stocker in Cottage Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Afton here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Twin Cities Suburb Just Moved Into Citation Phase For Speed Cameras (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 shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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