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Staples, Minnesota Patch AM: a 3 min readHello Staples! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
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 6 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What has cities but no houses, forests but no trees, and water but no fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: A gusty t-storm; hot, humid, with a high of 93 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 86, low: 61.
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 62 degrees.
📸 Around Staples
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Apple Valley July 4 Fireworks 2026: What To Know →
Johnny Cake Ridge Park East, 5800 140th St W, Apple Valley
9:30 pm -
Lake Minnetonka July 4 Fireworks 2026: What To Know →
Excelsior
9:50 pm -
Minneapolis July 4 Fireworks 2026: Red, White & BOOM! Returns →
Water Works Park, 425 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis
10:00 pm -
Woodbury July 4 Fireworks 2026: What To Know →
M Health Fairview Sports Center, 4125 Radio Dr, Woodbury
10:00 pm -
Eagan July 4 Fireworks 2026: What To Know →
1501 Central Pkwy, Eagan
10:00 pm -
Richfield July 4 Fireworks 2026: What To Know →
Veterans Park, 6335 Portland Ave, Richfield
10:00 pm
Saturday July 4
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Other local events
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Tri-County Stockyards →
Tri County Livestock Auction, MN-210, Motley
9:00 am -
Staples Music In The Park →
Northern Pacific Park, 600-698 6th St NE, Staples
7:00 pm -
Tri-County Stockyards →
Tri County Livestock Auction, MN-210, Motley
9:00 am
Wednesday July 1
Sunday July 19
Wednesday July 22
📣 Staples Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Strength and Conditioning →
Pillager Middle School Weight Room
6:30 am -
Health Care CPR Class – Basic Life Support (BLS) →
Astera Health - Legacy Campus, 415 Jefferson St N, Wadena
12:00 pm -
Board of Commissioners Meeting- One or more of our Commissioners may be joining remotely →
Wadena County, MN Calendar, Wadena County Courthouse - Small Court Room 415 Jefferson St, S, Wadena
9:00 am -
Minnesota Permit to Carry →
Founder Arms Premier Gun Shop, 1836 Alfalfa Trail SW, Pillager
1:00 pm -
Sir Psycho MN: BACK 40 FEST AT JACK PINE BREWERY →
Jack Pine Brewery, 15593 Edgewood Dr N, Baxter
4:00 pm -
Bags & Barrels Bingo 2026 (Friendly Inn) →
Friendly Inn, 2321 330th St, Motley
12:00 pm -
Sebeka Liquor Store →
Sebeka Liquor Store, 100 Frontage Rd, Sebeka
8:00 pm -
Wadena County Local Advisory Council →
Hope Center, 113 Aldrich Ave SE, Wadena
11:00 am -
Board of Supervisors Meeting →
Sylvan Town Hall, 12956 24th Ave SW, Pillager
7:00 pm
Tuesday June 30
Wednesday July 1
Tuesday July 7
Sunday July 12
Saturday July 18
Saturday July 25
Monday July 27
Thursday August 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sourcewell posted a job opening for Girls Head Basketball Coach in Staples. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Pillager
- Senior Calendar - Week of June 29-July 3 (brainerddispatch.com)
Wadena
- 4-H looks to grow leaders through Beyond Ready to Serve cohort (brainerddispatch.com)
- Extreme heat warning issued for much of Minnesota (wadenapj.com)
Ok Staples! 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 map (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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