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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:

  • Christ UMC Fall Community Market October 3rd at Christ United Methodist Church
  • Sunday Brunch Cruise at St. Croix River Cruises
  • Sunrise Prairie Hike at Belwin Conservancy

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

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Breezy; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 67 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 41.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 48 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Join Washington County and MSR Design to share what you want to see in a redesigned library.
    Share your input on initial R.H. Stafford Library designs! Learn what’s next for the R.H. Stafford Library redesign project and provide input on… (Nextdoor )
  • If you missed the public meeting for the County Highway 11 (Fairy Falls Road) Corridor Improvement Project in the City of Stillwater and Stillwater Township, an online engagement is available to view the material that was shared.
    Click on the link below to provide your feedback before October 14. https://arcg.is/1449T56 (Nextdoor )
  • Spencer's posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Spirit in Stillwater. Apply here.
  • Outback Steakhouse posted a job opening for Line Cook in Inver Grove Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Afton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Woodbury

  • Focus on Woodbury 2026 Winners (woodburymag.com)
  • Welcome to the October 2026 Issue (woodburymag.com)
  • Thielen Meats Bacon From Little Falls Now At Jerry's In Eden Prairie, Woodbury, Edina, And North Branch (newsbreak.com)

Lake Elmo

Stillwater

  • Catholic Priest Who Served In Stillwater Barred From Ministry Over Ties To Breakaway Group (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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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