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🌱 How a crash at Eyota’s Hwy. 14 roundabout sent one teen
Also, don't miss Around The World Camp on the Eyota Patch calendar

Hello Eyota! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a crash at Eyota's Hwy. 14 roundabout sent one teen
- Where does Eyota's premium gas price rank in Olmsted County?
Also on today's calendar: Around The World Camp.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Cooler with clouds and sun, with a high of 64 and low of 42 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 63, low: 47.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, with a high of 63 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Crash At Eyota Roundabout Sends One Driver To Hospital (kroc.com) — An 18-year-old Goodhue man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after his Nissan collided with a Ford in the Hwy. 14 and Hwy. 42 roundabout in Eyota. The other driver, from Apple Valley, was not hurt, and authorities say both wore seatbelts and alcohol was not a factor.
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• Lowest price for premium gas in Olmsted County at $4.89 in week ending Sept. 19 (seminnesotanews.com) — Premium gas prices in Olmsted County recently averaged $5.40 per gallon, with Eyota among the listed cities where drivers saw varying rates around that mark. The report, based on GasBuddy data, highlights how global conflicts, refinery issues, and seasonal demand are driving the higher costs Minnesota drivers are facing.
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10:30 am - Peer Recovery Specialist →
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3:00 pm - Family Lego® Night! →
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4:30 pm - MQHA's Fall Gather – Trail Ride →
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8:00 am - Spiral Into Reading: Hammered Copper Bookmarks with Artria Jewelry →
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10:30 am - Fall Festival
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Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Southeast Service Cooperative posted a job opening for Cooks Helper and Dish Room at High School in Eyota. Apply here.
- Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T2321) in Rochester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Eyota here.
🗞 Nearby News
Chatfield
- Ingeborg 'Inge' Emma Jackson (fillmorecountyjournal.com)
- Gary 'Doc' Donovan Daniels (fillmorecountyjournal.com)
- Hwy. 52 Detour at I-90 Interchange to Remain in Place Until Wednesday Night (krocnews.com)
Rochester
- Mayo Clinic Unveils Name for New Downtown Rochester Entrance (krocnews.com)
- 'Hard Seeing How Much He Is Dealing With': Rochester Nurse Returns Home After Brain Injury, Facing Long Road to Recovery (krocnews.com)
Ok Eyota! 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 waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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