Fajita & 2 for 1 Margarita Cruise at St. Croix River Cruises
Date Night Wednesdays at Swirl Wine Bar in Afton, MN
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Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Washington County is co-hosting a free water screening clinic on Thursday, Oct. 8 at Hanifl Fields Athletic Park in Hugo. To participate, bring water from your home tap (minimum of one cup, 8 oz.) in a clean, hard plastic or… (Nextdoor )
Possible lost dog? Black dog spotted near Indian Trail S and Tomahawk in Afton MN. Someone spotted similar dog in Weat Lakeland off 4th about a day ago. (Nextdoor Tomahawk Hill)
South Washington County Schools Isd 833 posted a job opening for Crossing Guard Paraprofessional at Armstrong Elementary School in Cottage Grove. Apply here.
🗞 Nearby News
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National Coffee Day Freebies & Deals 2026 (Tuesday, September 29th) (twincitiesfrugalmom.com)
Minnesota Wild Launch Award Honoring Late Reporter Jessi Pierce, Her 3 Children (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!