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Austin, Minnesota Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Austin! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Apple Valley July 4 Fireworks 2026: What To Know at Johnny Cake Ridge Park East
  • Lake Minnetonka July 4 Fireworks 2026: What To Know
  • Minneapolis July 4 Fireworks 2026: Red, White & BOOM! Returns at Water Works Park

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

Today's riddle: What has cities but no houses, forests but no trees, and water but no fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Breezy and hot, with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: A t-storm in the p.m.; breezy, temps: high: 91, low: 71.
  • Wednesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees.

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  • Hormel Foods Corporation posted a job opening for HRL-Forklift Drivers and Production Professionals 2026 in Austin. Apply here.
  • TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for USPS Mail Handler Assistant in Austin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Austin here.

🗞 Nearby News

Albert Lea

  • Albert Lea adds EDA to tackle housing, redevelopment gaps (kimt.com)
  • Sports Memories: Tigers place 2nd in Big Nine All-Sports tou... (albertleatribune.com)

Stewartville

  • Rochester City Council President Randy Schubring appointed to League of Minnesota Cities Board of Directors (kttc.com)
  • Americans off to strong start in singles at IBF World Youth Championships in Malaysia (bowl.com)

Rochester

  • Rochesterfest parade draws crowds to city's streets for Grand Parade (kaaltv.com)
  • Legion baseball results for Saturday, June 27, 2026 (postbulletin.com)

Ok Austin! 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 map (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Austin

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