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🌱 Patch AM: Why an Oakdale hunter suddenly faced a curious, loose emu
And on the Oakdale Patch calendar - Christ UMC Fall Community Market October 3rd
Good day Oakdale! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why an Oakdale hunter suddenly faced a curious, loose emu
- Which spooky pop-ups are coming to Oakdale this October?
Also on today's calendar: Christ UMC Fall Community Market October 3rd and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 66 and low of 43 degrees.
- Friday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, temps: high: 62, low: 49.
- Saturday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 68 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Oakdale man comes face to face with lost emu while grouse hunting (kare11.com) — An Oakdale hunter's routine grouse outing turned unforgettable when he unexpectedly encountered a loose emu wandering the Minnesota woods. The bird, named Petunia, is still on the run as her owner works with local sheriffs and social media to help bring her safely home. Oakdale residents may want to keep an eye out for this unusual visitor. 
• How to embrace October in the Twin Cities (axios.com) — Oakdale residents have plenty of ways to dive into October fun, from nearby pumpkin patches and apple orchards to Halloween pop-up bars and restaurants in Oakdale, Minneapolis, and Robbinsdale. You can also explore haunted houses, history tours, and fall color road trips across Minnesota, with options for everything from family outings to 21-plus nights out.
📸 Around Oakdale
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oakdale
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★ Featured events ★
- Christ UMC Fall Community Market October 3rd →
Christ United Methodist Church, 2500 Hudson Pl, Maplewood
10:00 am - Hugo Oktoberfest - Vendors, Crafters, Food & Fun →
American Legion Post 620, 5383 140th St N, Hugo
10:00 am
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- 2nd Annual Home Runs For Hounds Softball Tournament Fundraiser →
Richard Walton Park, 1584 Hadley Avenue North, Oakdale
8:00 am - 2nd Annual Home Runs For Hounds Softball Tournament Fundraiser! →
Richard Walton Park, 1584 Hadley Avenue North, Oakdale
8:00 am - Creating a Drought-Resilient Yard →
Oakdale Discovery Center, 4444 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale
2:30 pm - 1st Tue Oct Halloween Line Dance Party →
Oakdale Discovery Center, 4444 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale
1:00 pm - Oakdale Wednesday Walks (Spring Summer Fall) →
Oakdale Discovery Center, 4444 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale
9:00 am - Adult Cards →
Oakdale, MN Calendar, 4444 Hadley Avenue N, Oakdale
1:00 pm - Farmers Market →
Oakdale, MN Calendar, 1584 Hadley Avenue N, Oakdale
2:00 pm - Fall Drum Performance →
Oakdale, MN Calendar, 1584 Hadley Avenue N, Oakdale
5:30 pm - Labyrinth Walk: Pilgrimage of the Heart →
Retreat St. Paul's Monastery, 2675 Benet Rd, St Paul
9:00 am
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Saturday October 17
📣 Oakdale Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- School Carnival
Achieve Language Academy Saint Paul, MN 55119
4:30 pm - Native Plant Seed Collecting Workshop
Rice Street Branch Library, 1011 Rice Street, Saint Paul
5:00 pm - SPCS vs Venture (Boys Soccer)
St. Paul City Schools Saint Paul, MN 55103
5:00 pm - Teen Hang-Out: MN Opera workshop
Rice Street Branch Library, 1011 Rice Street, Saint Paul
5:30 pm
Thursday October 1
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🗞 Nearby News
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Woodbury
- Rhinelander selects Angela Gorall as new city administrator (wxpr.org)
- MN Test Scores Released: These High Schools Saw The Biggest Gains In Math (patch.com)
- East Metro Symphony Orchestra Presents Beethoven's 'Symphony No. 8' (woodburymag.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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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