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Happening soon: Community Watershed Celebration & Bird Festival 2026 on the Oakdale Patch calendar

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

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Community Watershed Celebration & Bird Festival 2026 at Brown's Creek Park, 8312 Neal Ave N, Stillwater, MN 55082, USA
  • Volunteer Driver Program at Oakdale Library
  • Oakdale Discovery Center - "YE OLD MILL"

... and check out 8 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 72 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 76, low: 58.
  • Friday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 60 and low of 58 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday September 16
  • Annual Oktoberfest Celebration →
    Ecumen Lakeview Commons, 1200 Lakewood Drive, Maplewood
    3:30 pm
  • Knyaw Digital Literacy Class
    Rice Street Branch Library, 1011 Rice Street, Saint Paul
    3:30 pm
  • Black American Digital Literacy Class
    Rice Street Branch Library, 1011 Rice Street, Saint Paul
    3:30 pm
  • Public Health in Public Places
    Rice Street Branch Library, 1011 Rice Street, Saint Paul
    4:00 pm

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  • Gift store chain Patina to open 9th Twin Cities location (bringmethenews.com)

Ok Oakdale! 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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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