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🌱 Date Night at Swirl! and 12 more events

Afton, Minnesota Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Afton! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • 2026 BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field observing site
  • Date Night at Swirl! at Swirl Wine Shop Bar
  • Swirl Wine Bar Trivia Night at Afton House Inn, Historic

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

Today's riddle: What do you call a polar bear in the jungle ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 72 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Friday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 62, low: 41.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 59 and low of 45 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Helicopter activity begins TOMORROW (Wednesday, April 22nd)!
    Metropolitan Mosquito Control District will be treating areas of standing water where mosquito larvae have been found to be active in high numbers… (Nextdoor )
  • CHS Inc posted a job opening for Legal Operations Specialist in Inver Grove Heights. Apply here.

🗞 Nearby News

Woodbury

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  • ‘Michael' unabashedly sanctifies the King of Pop (eplocalnews.org)
  • Last Minnesota Golden Gophers to be Selected in the NBA Draft, and Will Cade Tyson Follow in Their Footsteps in 2026? (gopherhole.com)

Lake Elmo

  • Bridgewater (BWB) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript (fool.com)

Cottage Grove

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: LOST (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Afton

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