🌱 Meet the East Gull Lake resident just honored for major philanthropy

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In today's newsletter:

• Meet the East Gull Lake resident just honored for major philanthropy

Also on today's calendar: Cragun's BBQ Dinner Cruise and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 92 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 96, low: 67.
• Monday: Mostly sunny; hot, less humid, with a high of 93 and low of 63 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Awards in Philanthropy Celebration honors Ruth Gmeinder, the late Glen Gustafson (brainerddispatch.com) — An East Gull Lake neighbor, Ruth Gmeinder, has been singled out for the Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation’s 2026 Award in Philanthropy, honoring decades of service and generosity. The celebration at Grand View Lodge also recognized the late Glen “Gus” Gustafson and highlighted how local donors, volunteers, and nonprofits are shaping opportunities and support programs across the lakes area.
   

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📸 Around East Gull Lake

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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Gull Lake

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday July 26

• Brunch On The Lake Cruise →
  Cragun's Resort, Golf & Conference, Brainerd
  11:30 am

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Other local events

Monday July 27

• Intro to Charcoal and Pastels with Lara Royer
  The Crossing Arts Alliance Pine River Library, 212 Park Ave, Pine River, MN 56474, USA
  4:00 pm

Tuesday July 28

• Cragun's BBQ Dinner Cruise →
  Cragun's Resort, 11000 Craguns Dr, Brainerd
  6:00 pm

Wednesday July 29

• Cantina Dinner Cruise →
  Cragun's Resort, 11000 Craguns Dr, Brainerd
  6:00 pm

Thursday July 30

• Pizza & Pirates Cruise →
  Cragun's Resort, 11000 Craguns Dr, Brainerd
  12:00 pm

Sunday August 2

• Passion, an Exhibition with Lakes Area Music Festival
  The Crossing Arts Alliance Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts, 602 S 5th St, Brainerd, MN 564
• Cantina Dinner Cruise →
  Cragun's Resort, 11000 Craguns Dr, Brainerd
  11:30 am

Sunday August 9

• Brunch On The Lake Cruise →
  Cragun's Resort, 11000 Craguns Dr, Brainerd
  11:30 am

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📣 East Gull Lake Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday July 26

• Sheriff's Sale - 314 4th Avenue NE →
  Crow Wing County, MN Calendar, 304 Laurel Street, Brainerd
  10:00 am
• 500 piece teams Jigsaw Puzzle Competition (July 2026) →
  Jack Pine Brewery, 15593 Edgewood Dr N, Baxter
  2:00 pm
• Silent Disco Dance Party (21+ Cruise) →
  Cragun's Resort, 11000 Craguns Dr, Brainerd
  8:00 pm

Monday July 27

• Sheriff's Sale - 20304 Lord Rd, Merrifield →
  Crow Wing County, MN Calendar, 304 Laurel St, Brainerd
  10:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Baxter

• Baxter City Council: Dozens of items approved during 15-minute meeting (brainerddispatch.com)
• Clearwater Road in Baxter closes July 28 (brainerddispatch.com)
• Weather Drawing: Scenes of summer (brainerddispatch.com)

Nisswa

• Listen: Invasive buckthorn meets its match in local goat herd (brainerddispatch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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