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🌱 Fabulous Armadillos | Riverfront Concert and 11 more events

Elk River, Minnesota Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Elk River! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Fabulous Armadillos | Riverfront Concert at Elk River, MN Calendar
  • Fit and Friends at Elk River, MN Calendar
  • Smear at Elk River, MN Calendar

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Hazy sun, with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: A stray morning t-storm; hazy, temps: high: 85, low: 56.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Elk River

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    Thursday August 6
  • Fabulous Armadillos | Riverfront Concert
    Elk River, MN Calendar, 679 Main Street, Elk River
    7:00 pm
  • Friday August 7
  • Fit and Friends
    Elk River, MN Calendar, Elk River Senior Activity Center 1000 School Street, Elk River
    9:00 am
  • Smear
    Elk River, MN Calendar, Elk River Senior Activity Center 1000 School Street, Elk River
    1:00 pm
  • Minnesota Trivia
    Elk River, MN Calendar, Elk River Senior Activity Center 1000 School Street, Elk River
    1:30 pm
  • Saturday August 8
  • Primary Election - Early Voting
    Elk River, MN Calendar Elk River, MN 55330
    9:00 am
  • Monday August 10
  • Fit and Friends
    Elk River, MN Calendar, Elk River Senior Activity Center 1000 School Street, Elk River
    9:00 am
  • 500
    Elk River, MN Calendar, Elk River Senior Activity Center 1000 School Street, Elk River
    9:30 am
  • Mah Jongg
    Elk River, MN Calendar, Elk River Senior Activity Center 1000 School Street, Elk River
    9:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 6
  • 2026 Membership Pathway
    Monticello Chamber of Commerce & Industry 205 Pine St, Monticello, MN 55362
    8:30 am
  • Food Shelf Freebie Thursdays
    Big Lake Senior Activity Center Senior Activity Center - 160 Lake Street N Big Lake MN 55309
    9:30 am
  • Kandiyohi County Law Library Legal Advice Clinic
    Central Minnesota Legal Services Kandiyohi County Law Library in the basement of the Courthouse, 505 Becker Ave SW, Willmar, 56201, United States
    12:00 pm
  • Indoor Farmers Market
    Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce YMCA 13337 Business Ctr Dr Elk River
    3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I went to the Sherburne County Government Center this morning for the tax forum.
    Arrived before starting time, the room was full and overflowed into the hall. I could see the graphics for the presentations but of course couldn’t… (Nextdoor Elk Lake)
  • Hello everyone, my name is Brayden and I am the owner of Brayden’s auto Detailing!
    Your vehicle deserves to look its best. Whether it’s built-up dirt, stained carpets, pet hair, or just everyday wear and tear, Brayden’s Auto… (Nextdoor 199th Street Northwest)
  • CDI Custom Curb Adapters posted a job opening for General Labor/Insulator - 1st Shift in Elk River. Apply here.
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Kitchen Designer in Elk River. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elk River here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ramsey

  • Simpson Housing Opens New Space for Unhoused Community (umc.org)
  • Red star rust: Scout for a new apple disease (umn.edu)

Ok Elk River! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Elk River

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Elk River

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.