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In today's newsletter:
How a Stillwater vet student turned a Minnesota creamery into her classroom
Also on today's calendar: Little Explorers: Bugology and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 56 degrees.
Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 65.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Studying at home, abroad (dairystar.com) — A Stillwater native, veterinary student Rhianwyn Hage, is gaining hands-on dairy and cheesemaking experience this summer at Jer-Lindy Farms and Red Head Creamery in Brooten, Minnesota. Alongside her New York City classmate, she's fulfilling rigorous University College Dublin preclinical requirements while exploring future specialties like orthopedic and holistic veterinary care, all rooted in practical farmwork.
Italian Lunch cruise - St. Croix River Cruises Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Lake Front Park Hudson, Wi 54016 11:30 am
Facilities Committee (Room 107) Wildwood Elementary District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave, Mahtomedi, MN 55 5:30 pm
Patio Music Mondays at The Freight House Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce The Freight House 305 Water Street S. Stillwater MN 55082 6:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
Root to Rise Yoga Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Mudita Wellness, 402 Main St. N., Stillwater, MN 55082 9:00 am
Italian Lunch cruise - St. Croix River Cruises Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Lake Front Park Hudson, Wi 54016 11:30 am
Burger Night Tuesdays → Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce CURRENT Restaurant and Bar 3291 St. Croix Trail S. Afton, MN 55001 4:00 pm
BURGER NIGHT AT CURRENT Restaurant and Bar - $10 Current Burger with fries every Tuesday night! Come on down and get one! Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce CURRENT RESTAURANT AND BAR 3291 St. Croix Trail S. Afton, MN, 55001 Located next to Afton House Inn 4:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Two adorable and very friendly kitties up for adoption at Stillwater Petco! A sweet grey kitten and an orange kitty with the softest little mews melted my heart! If only I didn't have two cats already! Go check these sweet… (Nextdoor Stillwater North Hill)
I am missing a package. Please take it to the office and see if they can identify the right person. I'm at 2312 Cottage Drive and was the driver Amazon (Nextdoor Cottages)
Diasorin, Inc. posted a job opening for Shipping Specialist in Stillwater. Apply here.
Sherwin-Williams Company posted a job opening for Retail Color Mixer in Stillwater. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stillwater here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lake Elmo
North Star Herding Group Club – Friday, August 21, 2026 (caninechronicle.com)
Woodbury
Before Fabricating Assaults to Justify the MN-15 Investigation, DHS Focused on a Protest of Trump's 2017 Inauguration (emptywheel.net)
The Gnome closes in St. Paul days after burglary, but owner says building issue to blame (bringmethenews.com)
Forest Lake
Here's Where to Score Cheap (or Free) Waffles This Week (parade.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!