🌱 How a misdelivered package still found its way to Loretto
Loretto, Minnesota Patch AM: a 3 min readHello Loretto! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a misdelivered package still found its way to Loretto
Also on today's calendar: Apple Valley July 4 Fireworks 2026: What To Know and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the bird say when he flew over Walmart? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A strong afternoon t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Medina Police Report 7-3Free Access (delanoheraldjournal.com) — A recent Medina police log includes a note that officers helped redirect a misdelivered package that was actually addressed to Loretto ensuring it reached the correct residence. The report otherwise details routine calls such as animal complaints, stalled vehicles, welfare checks, and a duckling rescue across nearby roads and neighborhoods. 
📸 Around Loretto
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Apple Valley July 4 Fireworks 2026: What To Know →
Johnny Cake Ridge Park East, 5800 140th St W, Apple Valley
9:30 pm -
Lake Minnetonka July 4 Fireworks 2026: What To Know →
Excelsior
9:50 pm -
Minneapolis July 4 Fireworks 2026: Red, White & BOOM! Returns →
Water Works Park, 425 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis
10:00 pm -
Woodbury July 4 Fireworks 2026: What To Know →
M Health Fairview Sports Center, 4125 Radio Dr, Woodbury
10:00 pm -
Eagan July 4 Fireworks 2026: What To Know →
1501 Central Pkwy, Eagan
10:00 pm -
Richfield July 4 Fireworks 2026: What To Know →
Veterans Park, 6335 Portland Ave, Richfield
10:00 pm
Saturday July 4
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Other local events
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Blood Brother: BK Tap Haus →
Bauernhof Klause; BK Tap Haus & Bourbon Room, 21 Main St S, St Michael
7:00 pm -
Public Show - Music Under The Stars — T-Bone Rey →
DETOUR 19, 300 N Medina St #4532, Loretto
6:00 pm
Friday July 3
Saturday July 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Family Storytime
Rogers Library 21300 John Milless Drive, Rogers, MN 55374
10:00 am -
Connect and Play
Rogers Library 21300 John Milless Drive, Rogers, MN 55374
10:30 am -
Christine Passig: Deep Roots | Delano 4th of July Celebration →
Delano Central Park, 650 River St N, Delano
7:30 pm -
Maple Grove Fourth of July Fireworks →
The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, 12459 Elm Creek Blvd N, Maple Grove
10:00 pm -
Baby Storytime
Rogers Library 21300 John Milless Drive, Rogers, MN 55374
10:00 am -
Process Art Adventures
Maple Plain Library 5184 Main Street East, Maple Plain, MN 55359
10:00 am -
Poetry Lovers Converge
Rogers Library 21300 John Milless Drive, Rogers, MN 55374
2:00 pm -
Sips & Succulents →
Heidi's GrowHaus & Lifestyle Gardens, 7555 County Rd 116, Corcoran
3:30 pm -
Christine Passig: Deep Roots Duo | Iron Exchange in Maple Plain →
Iron Exchange Tavern & Brewery, 1500 Howard Ave, Maple Plain
7:30 pm -
Pressed Flower Workshop →
Heidi's GrowHaus & Lifestyle Gardens, 7555 County Rd 116, Corcoran
10:30 am
Wednesday July 1
Thursday July 2
Saturday July 4
Tuesday July 7
Thursday July 9
Monday July 13
Saturday August 8
Saturday August 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- YMCA of the North posted a job opening for Camp Counselor - Hourly in Loretto. Apply here.
- Nesco Resource, LLC posted a job opening for Medical Device Assembler - Maple Plain, MN in Maple Plain. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Loretto here.
🗞 Nearby News
Orono
- The Kitchen Steals the Show in This Expansive Orono Remodel (midwestdesignmag.com)
Wayzata
- Fourth of July in Wayzata: Flying Pancakes, Patriotic History and the Kiddie Parade (wayzata.com)
- Kevin Klapprich Named Wayzata's First Full-Time Fire Chief (wayzata.com)
- Christian Wiggins to miss 2026-27 season (widerightnattylite.com)
Plymouth
- Listeria Alert Targets Retail Chicken Wraps (foodinstitute.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Cheap, cheap (Thank you maryanne L. for sending it in!)
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