🌱 How an Orono grad turned adversity into two groundbreaking startups.

Hey there, Orono! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How an Orono grad turned adversity into two groundbreaking startups.
• How do Orono's gas prices stack up against nearby suburbs?

Also on today's calendar: Marshall vs Orono and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 66 and low of 42 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 61, low: 50.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, with a high of 67 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• From personal challenge to innovation (umn.edu) — An Orono High School graduate from the western suburbs has turned a life‑changing injury into motivation for launching two innovative startups while at the University of Minnesota. He's developing ergonomic wheelchair rims and a discreet personal safety alarm, earning statewide recognition and support as he advances both ventures and mentors other student entrepreneurs.
   

• Hennepin County's lowest midgrade gas price recorded at $4.39 for week ending Sept. 19 (northhennepinnews.com) — Drivers in Orono are seeing midgrade gas among a long list of Hennepin County communities, with recent prices reported around the mid‑$4 range per gallon. The report compares Orono's prices to other nearby cities and notes that statewide and national gas costs remain volatile due to global oil markets, refinery issues, and seasonal demand shifts.
   

📸 Around Orono

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Orono

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• Zimmerman vs Orono →
  Pesonen Stadium, Orono
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• Homecoming Alumni Breakfast
  Westonka High School, 5905 Sunnyfield Rd E, Minnetrista
  7:15 am
• Homecoming Parade / Festival
  Westonka High School, 5905 Sunnyfield Rd E, Minnetrista
  4:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Marshall vs Orono →
  Pesonen Stadium
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Connect and Play
  Maple Plain Library, 5184 Main Street East, Maple Plain
  10:00 am
Friday October 2
• Homecoming Alumni Breakfast
  Westonka High School, 5905 Sunnyfield Rd E, Minnetrista
  7:15 am
• Homecoming Parade / Festival
  Westonka High School, 5905 Sunnyfield Rd E, Minnetrista
  4:00 pm
• Homecoming Parade
  Shirley Hills Primary School Mound, MN 55364
  5:00 pm
• Trick Duo performing in the Brewhouse →
  Birch's on the Lake | Brewhouse, 1310 Wayzata Boulevard, Long Lake
  6:00 pm
• Zimmerman at Orono →
  Orono High School, 795 Old Crystal Bay Rd N, Long Lake
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• CRISP & GREEN x Yoga Sculpt with Jen Aksoz →
  CRISP & GREEN – Wayzata, MN, 755 Lake Street East #120, Wayzata
  9:30 am
• Wayzata Oktoberfest at Redeemer Christian Academy →
  Redeemer Christian Academy, 115 Wayzata Blvd W, Wayzata
  11:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Wayzata

• SUI Group to Serve as Platinum Sponsor of Sui Basecamp 2026 (lasvegassun.com)

Excelsior

• Eden Prairie, Excelsior and Minnetonka calendar Oct. 1-7 (hometownsource.com)

Ok Orono! 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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