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🌱 Fajita & 2 for 1 Margarita Cruise and 12 more events

Happening soon: Date Night Wednesdays on the Afton Patch calendar

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Good morning to you Afton! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

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Coming up on the calendar:

  • Date Night Wednesdays
  • Fajita & 2 for 1 Margarita Cruise at St. Croix River Cruises
  • Date Night Wednesdays at Swirl Wine Bar in Afton, MN

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

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Periods of rain, with a high of 67 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Some sun with a few showers, temps: high: 71, low: 52.
  • Thursday: Less humid with some sun, with a high of 68 and low of 41 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

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.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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