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In today's newsletter:
- How an Onamia farm is part of a healthier food movement
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.
- Thursday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 79, low: 59.
- Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• A Closer Look with Laura Oakes: Big food, the American diet, and ultra-processed controversy (audacy.com) — Onamia gets a shout-out through ForageScape Farm, whose pasture-raised meat and eggs are featured at a Minneapolis farmers market as an example of healthier, local food choices. The story explores how ultra-processed foods affect Americans’ health, why big food companies are under scrutiny, and how more shoppers are turning to local farms and markets to eat better.

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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday June 4
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Thursday Bingo →
Red Rooster Bar and Grill, 25932 Meadowlark Rd, Pierz
6:00 pm
Saturday June 6
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Saturday Meat Raffle →
Red Rooster Bar and Grill, 25932 Meadowlark Rd, Pierz
2:00 pm
Tuesday June 9
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2026 Safe Sitter Class – Mora →
Welia Center, 200 N 9th St, Mora
9:00 am
Wednesday June 10
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Bologna Days →
Red Rooster Bar and Grill, 25932 Meadowlark Rd, Pierz
11:00 am
Thursday June 25
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Tyler Herwig at Music in the Park - Mora, MN →
Library Park, 200-298 County Rd 6, Mora
6:30 pm
Saturday July 11
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Tyler Herwig at Crystal Bar & Grill →
Crystal Bar & Grill, 39 N Union St N, Mora
7:00 pm
Saturday July 18
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2026 Freedom Fest MN - Saturday →
Pierz Freedom Fest, 15575 Hawthorn Rd, Little Falls
12:00 pm
Saturday August 8
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Waylon Tribute Show →
Fiddlestix RV Park and Mini Golf, 1081 395th St #2691, Isle
6:00 pm
Wednesday October 21
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Bertha-Hewitt vs Mille Lacs →
Onamia High School, 35465 125th Ave #1, Onamia
7:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Reading & Math, Inc. posted a job opening for Reading Tutor in Onamia. Apply here.
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K.A. Recruiting posted a job opening for Medical Technologist OR Med Tech in Onamia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Onamia here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pierz
Brainerd
- Nominations are open for the Brainerd Lakes Area's 2026 Best of the Best contest! (brainerddispatch.com)
- In Business: Family-Owned Toy Store 'Duck Duck Turtle' Opens in Nisswa (lptv.org)
- Expanded Pre-Owned RV Inventory Across Minnesota at Hilltop Camper & RV (mycarrollcountynews.com)
Ok Onamia! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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