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🌱 What stories of Red Wing’s past await in Oakwood Cemetery?

Red Wing, Minnesota Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Red Wing! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What stories of Red Wing’s past await in Oakwood Cemetery?
  • Why travel writers say Red Wing is Minnesota’s most overlooked gem
  • Who is Red Wing facing in Friday night football action?

Also on today's calendar: Around The World Camp and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 67 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 39.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 25 Spooky Minnesota Events to Haunt Your Calendar This Fall (minnesotamonthly.com) — Red Wing residents can look forward to an Oakwood Cemetery walking tour on October 10, exploring stories of past locals in a quieter, history‑focused take on spooky season. The statewide roundup also highlights haunted houses, ghost tours, and Halloween festivals from Minneapolis and St. Paul to Duluth, Moorhead, Brainerd, and Winona.
   

2. The Most Underrated Towns In Minnesota (worldatlas.com) — Red Wing gets a strong shoutout as one of Minnesota’s most underrated towns, praised for its Mississippi River views, surrounding bluffs like Barn Bluff, and scenic Memorial Park. The piece also spotlights downtown Red Wing attractions such as the Pottery Museum and historic Sheldon Theatre, alongside several other small Minnesota towns worth adding to your travel list.
   

3. High school sports schedule and scores for Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 (postbulletin.com) — Red Wing fans can see their team travel to Winona Cotter in Friday night high school football action, part of a busy slate of district matchups across southeastern Minnesota. The schedule lists games involving nearby schools like Lake City, Goodhue, Cannon Falls, and others, plus one reported score from the Big Nine Conference.
   

4. Minnesota Fall Colors Map: Northern Areas Near Peak, St. Cloud Area at 10% to 50% (knsiradio.com) — If you’re thinking about a fall drive near Red Wing, the DNR says the Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest and Highway 61 toward Winona should hit their best color in mid- to late October. Northern Minnesota is already much closer to peak, while central and southern areas, including around Red Wing, will brighten over the next few weeks as the Fall Color Finder map updates each Thursday.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 3M posted a job opening for Assembler - Manufacturing in Red Wing. Apply here.
  • O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Red Wing. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Red Wing here.

Ok Red Wing! 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Red Wing

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.