Community Corner
🌱 See how Princeton volleyball climbed in this week’s state rankings.
Happening soon: Truckerfest 2026 on the Princeton Patch calendar
Good morning to you Princeton! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- See how Princeton volleyball climbed in this week's state rankings.
Also on today's calendar: Truckerfest Music Festival 2026 and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Periods of rain, with a high of 66 and low of 57 degrees.
- Wednesday: Warmer with showers around, temps: high: 74, low: 47.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 64 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Minnesota high school girls volleyball rankings for all classes: Week 4 (startribune.com) — Princeton's girls volleyball team climbed from No. 6 to No. 5 in the latest Class 3A coaches poll, highlighting a strong start to their season. The statewide rankings also reshuffled leaders in other classes, but Princeton's rise stands out for local fans watching section and state prospects. 
📸 Around Princeton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Princeton
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★ Featured events ★
- Truckerfest 2026 →
Mille Lacs County Fairgrounds, 1400 N 3rd St, Princeton
10:30 am
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Axel & Betty at Long Siding →
Long Siding Station, Princeton
8:00 pm - Truckerfest Music Festival 2026 →
Mille Lacs County Fairgrounds, 1400 North 3rd Street, Princeton
5:00 pm - Joyann Parker at Truckerfest →
Truckerfest, Princeton - Truckerfest Music Festival 2026 →
Mille Lacs County Fairgrounds, 1400 N 3rd St, Princeton
7:00 pm - RSR Rangers & Education Fall Series Event: Helping Wild Animals →
Ruff Start Rescue, 12526 319th Avenue, Princeton
5:30 pm
Friday October 2
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Thursday October 15
📣 Princeton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Sauk Rapids-Rice vs Zimmerman →
Zimmerman Middle High School, 25900 4th St W, Zimmerman
7:00 pm - Bobtail Delivery Driver - Zimmerman →
Zimmerman MN - Zimmerman Wednesday Noon AFG →
Zimmerman City Hall, 12980 Fremont Ave, Zimmerman
12:00 pm - Wednesday Evening Services →
Zimmerman Community Church, 12567 5th Avenue N, Zimmerman
6:30 pm - Finally Free Deliverance and Freedom Event →
Zimmerman Community Church, 12567 5th Avenue N, Zimmerman
6:30 pm - Axel and Betty LIVE at Long Siding Station! →
Long Siding Station, 10038 55th St, Princeton
8:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Friday October 2
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There is road construction on US-169 S reported at...
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There is road construction on US-169 reported at 1:23 PM. (Nextdoor )
- Aerotek posted a job opening for General Production Worker in Princeton. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Apparel Team Supervisor in Princeton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Princeton here.
🗞 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)
Big Lake
- Big Lake family displaced after house fire kills dog (hometownsource.com)
- White Hawks take down Providence Academy in rainy matchup (hometownsource.com)
- Catherine M. Denzer (ingstadmedia.com)
Ok Princeton! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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