🌱 How a Minnesota Avenue fire upended one Big Lake family’s life

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Minnesota Avenue fire upended one Big Lake family's life
• Big Lake remembers the life and legacy of Catherine M. Denzer

Also on today's calendar: High School Transition Program and 8 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Periods of rain, with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.
• Wednesday: Warmer with showers around, temps: high: 72, low: 52.
• Thursday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 66 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Big Lake family displaced after house fire kills dog (hometownsource.com) — A Big Lake family of five is temporarily homeless after a Sept. 20 garage fire on Minnesota Avenue destroyed vehicles, heavily damaged their house, and killed their dog. Neighbors and friends have launched a GoFundMe to help with housing and essentials while the family stays with relatives and waits on insurance, and fire officials are urging residents to check alarms and practice simple fire-safety steps.
   

• Catherine M. Denzer (ingstadmedia.com) — Big Lake is mourning the passing of 96-year-old resident Catherine M. Denzer, who died peacefully on September 14. Family and friends can honor her life at a memorial Mass on October 3 in Le Sueur, followed by burial at Calvary Cemetery and a luncheon, celebrating her decades devoted to raising her family and working in their restaurant and local industry.
   

📸 Around Big Lake

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Big Lake

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 30
• Farmers Market - No Unapproved Vending →
  Big Lake

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Other local events

Wednesday September 30
• High School Transition Program →
  Senior Activity Center, 160 Lake Street N, Big Lake
  8:00 am
• Big Lake Farmers Market →
  Lakeside Park, 101 Lakeshore Drive, Big Lake
  3:00 pm
• Kwik Trip Store Meeting →
  City of Big Lake Community Room, 790 Minnesota Avenue, Big Lake
  4:30 pm
Thursday October 1
• High School Transition Program →
  Big Lake, MN Calendar, 160 Lake Street N, Big Lake
  8:00 am
• Library use →
  Big Lake, MN Calendar Big Lake, MN 55309
  2:00 pm
Friday October 2
• High School Transition Program →
  Big Lake, MN Calendar, 160 Lake Street N, Big Lake
  8:00 am
• Library use: Coffee Plus →
  Big Lake Community Room - Big Lake MN 55309
  9:30 am
Monday October 5
• High School Transition Program →
  Big Lake, MN Calendar, 160 Lake Street N, Big Lake
  8:00 am
• Library Use - Book Club →
  Big Lake, MN Calendar Big Lake, MN 55309
  12:30 pm
• NorthStar Arts - Rehearsal →
  Big Lake, MN Calendar, 790 Minnesota Avenue, Big Lake
  4:00 pm

📣 Big Lake Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• 2026 Membership Pathway →
  Location 118 6th St West, Suite C Monticello 55362, 118 6th St West, Suite C, Monticello

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi there I'm Kami I'm 16-yrs.
  I am looking for some random jobs to make some money to get a car. I have my license. I do well with animals they seem to love me I have many animals… (Nextdoor Big Lake Township)

• CentraCare Health posted a job opening for Medical Lab Technician or Medical Lab Scientist in Monticello. Apply here.
• Ultra Machining Company, Inc. (UMC) posted a job opening for Senior CNC Machinist- Milling (2nd Shift) in Monticello. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Big Lake here.

🗞 Nearby News

Monticello

• Monticello breaks ground on new water treatment plant (hometownsource.com)
• Monticello schools' proposed levy rises about 5.5% (hometownsource.com)
• Demolition clears Highway 25 site for 7 Brew Coffee (hometownsource.com)

Becker

• Here are key races in the St. Cloud area for Congress, MN Legislature (sunherald.com)
• Lakers Hold Off Tigers in 26-20 Battle (kvsc.org)

Ok Big Lake! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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