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St. Francis, Minnesota Patch AM: a 3 min read

What's up St. Francis! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Apple Valley July 4 Fireworks 2026: What To Know at Johnny Cake Ridge Park East
  • Lake Minnetonka July 4 Fireworks 2026: What To Know
  • Minneapolis July 4 Fireworks 2026: Red, White & BOOM! Returns at Water Works Park

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: When is a car not a car? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Heavy thunderstorms, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 81, low: 61.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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Other local events
    Monday July 6
  • 4-H Horse project
    Sherburne County Fairgrounds 18335 Joplin St NW, Elk River, MN 55330
    6:00 pm
  • City Council Meeting →
    City of Elk River -
    6:30 pm
    • Tuesday July 7
  • CHAMBER CONNECTIONS
    Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce Training Center of Keller Williams Realty Integrity Northwest 16201 90th St NE Suite 100 Otsego
    8:30 am
    • Wednesday July 8
  • Fair Board Meeting
    Sherburne County Fairgrounds , 18335 Joplin St NW, Elk River, MN
    7:00 pm
    • Sunday July 12
  • Meat Raffle →
    Route 65 Pub & Grub, 18407 MN-65, East Bethel
    4:00 pm
    • Saturday August 1
  • 2026 Northern Edge Boys HS Hockey Golf Tournament →
    The Ponds Golf Course, 2881 229th Ave NW, St Francis
    1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Elk River. Apply here.
  • CDI Custom Curb Adapters posted a job opening for Welder - Weekend Shift in Elk River. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near St. Francis here.

🗞 Nearby News

Elk River

  • Vireo Health Cannabis Lab & Extraction Manager in Elk River, MN (mlive.com)
  • Our retirement didn't go as planned (srperspective.com)

Ramsey

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  • Anoka County Lieutenant Derek Peters Graduates from FBI National Academy, Bringing Elite Leadership Training Back Home (town.news)

Ok St. Francis! 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: When it is turning into a driveway! (Thank you Dana J. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in St. Francis

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