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Thursday: Less humid with sunny spells, with a high of 67 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Hannah Slavik's Cozy Book Fair Gives Minnesota Writers a Place to Meet Their Readers (town.news) — A new permanent home for the Rolling Chapters bookstore is planned to open November 7 on Lamar Avenue South in Cottage Grove, giving local readers a dedicated spot for markets and author events. The story also recaps a recent Saint Paul Cozy Book Fair, where Minnesota writers met readers, tested their debut novels with the public, and shared how they're building community around books.
• Homecoming game is pivotal for Hopkins (hometownsource.com) — Park of Cottage Grove's football team held off a furious Hopkins comeback, hanging on for a 36-28 win after jumping out to a 21-0 first-quarter lead at home. Hopkins' dual-threat quarterback Tre Moore nearly stole the game late, but Park's early energy and defense preserved the result as both programs now look ahead to the second half of their seasons.
Debate Congressional District 2 Dakota County Technical College (Dakota Room) West parking lot - West entrance, 1300 145th Street East, Rosemount 10:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Is anyone missing a long hair black cat with the tip of one missing? Seen around Foothill Rd S and Isle Ave S. Message if you are missing it. (Nextdoor Pinetree Pond Park)
South Washington County Schools Isd 833 posted a job opening for Crossing Guard Paraprofessional at Armstrong Elementary School in Cottage Grove. Apply here.
Coffee And Bagel Brands posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Cottage Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cottage Grove here.
🗞 Nearby News
Woodbury
National Coffee Day Freebies & Deals 2026 (Tuesday, September 29th) (twincitiesfrugalmom.com)
Giggle for God: America's witty church signs aim to inspire, attract drivers and passersby (timesunion.com)
Basic Needs named one of five Midwest nominees in Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards (cottagegrovejournal.news)
Hastings
Hastings Voters to Hear From Local Candidates at Sept. 30 Forum – KDWA 1460 AM & FM 97.7 (kdwa.com)
Raiders Football Dominates Homecoming to Improve to 4-0, Other Friday and Weekend Results – KDWA 1460 AM & FM 97.7 (kdwa.com)
American Flag Flies Again at Hastings' Historic Soldiers and Sailors Cemetery – KDWA 1460 AM & FM 97.7 (kdwa.com)
Eagan
Vikings Send JJ McCarthy Out Of Minnesota In Stunning Trade (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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