🌱 How 431 new homes could reshape Otsego’s Highway 101 corridor

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In today's newsletter:

• How 431 new homes could reshape Otsego's Highway 101 corridor

Also on today's calendar: The Blooming Pumpkin Floral Workshop and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Periods of rain, with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.
• Wednesday: Warmer with showers around, temps: high: 74, low: 50.
• Thursday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 68 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Otsego development would add more than 400 homes (finance-commerce.com) — A massive mixed-use project could bring 431 new homes, senior housing, and 60,000 square feet of commercial space to a 137-acre site off Highway 101 in Otsego. The city is reviewing environmental impacts now, with a key planning commission hearing set for October 19 and public comments accepted through October 22 before the council decides how to proceed.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Otsego

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 1
• Otsego Open Playtime →
  Prairie Center, Otsego
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• 2026 Membership Pathway →
  Monticello Chamber of Commerce & Industry, 205 Pine St, Monticello
  8:30 am
• Volleyball Game @ New Century Academy
  New Century Academy, 950 School Rd SW, Hutchinson
  4:30 pm
• The Blooming Pumpkin Floral Workshop →
  101 Market, 8980 Quantrelle Ave, Otsego
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Elk River Riders Swap Meet
  Sherburne County Fairgrounds, 18335 Joplin St NW, Elk River
• Horsehair Raku Pottery Workshop →
  Mae Spencer's Studio, 11088 - 95th St NE, Otsego
  1:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Otsego Open Playtime →
  Prairie Center, Otsego
  10:00 am
• JV FB vs Pine City (Home)
  Spectrum High School Athletic Fields, 10129 181st Ave NW, Elk Ri
  5:00 pm
• Planning Commission Meeting-Canceled →
  Otsego, MN Calendar, 8899 Nashua Avenue NE, Otsego
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 29
• MS FB vs Columbia Heights (Away)
  Spectrum High School Athletic Fields, 10129 181st Ave NW, Elk Ri
  4:30 pm
Thursday October 1
• Albertville Lions Pumpkin Party →
  Central Park, Albertville
  4:00 pm
• Volleyball Game @ New Century Academy
  New Century Academy, 950 School Rd SW, Hutchinson
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Looking for a quote on painting.
  Would like my kitchen and loft cut in as well as 3 high spots in living room painted as I have vaulted ceiling's. (Nextdoor Beaudry Meadows)

🗞 Nearby News

Elk River

• Hans Larson understands what public service means (hometownsource.com)
• Osseo girls soccer reaches 8 wins (hometownsource.com)
• U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer faces DFL candidate Doug Chapin in District 6 (miamiherald.com)

Monticello

• Monticello breaks ground on new water treatment plant (hometownsource.com)
• Monticello schools' proposed levy rises about 5.5% (hometownsource.com)
• Demolition clears Highway 25 site for 7 Brew Coffee (hometownsource.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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