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In today's newsletter:

• How a Stillwater alum plans to shape powerhouse Nordic skiing teams

Also on today's calendar: Stillwater Flea & Crafter Market and 9 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 66 degrees.
• Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 69.
• Monday: Humid; a morning shower, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Nordic skiing: Wals chosen to lead Stillwater boys, girls teams (hometownsource.com) — Stillwater Nordic skiing is entering a new era as alumna Jen Wals takes over as head coach for both the boys and girls teams, which have long dominated conference and section competition. Wals, a former state competitor and JV coach, plans to build on the program's strong community-driven culture, emphasizing volunteer support and opportunities for skiers at every level.
   

📸 Around Stillwater

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stillwater

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• Stillwater Flea & Crafter Market →
  Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St N, Stillwater
  9:00 am
Thursday September 17
• A Celebration of Science & Sustainability →
  Loft 214 - Venue on Main, 214 S Main St, Stillwater
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Sunday August 30
• Sunday Patio Music at The Freight House
  Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce The Freight House
  12:00 pm
Monday August 31
• Gentle 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
• 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 September 1
• 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
Monday September 14
• C-Change Conversations →
  Woodbury Central Park, 8595 Central Park Pl, Woodbury
  6:30 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Climate Week Trash Dash 2026 →
  5697 Norwich Pkwy, Oak Park Heights
  3:30 pm
• Climate Trivia Night →
  Lift Bridge Brewing, 1900 Tower Dr W, Stillwater
  6:30 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Pedal for the Planet →
  Trinity Lutheran Church, 115 4th St N, Stillwater
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Come on out to the Stillwater Flea Market this weekend!!
  Well over 100 vendors, food, fun. Find us in the South Lot (our regular space) this Sat and Sun, August 29-30 - Hours: 9am - 3pm both days. … (Nextdoor Oak Glen)
• They were fair in my opinion can fix my problem without a lot of up selling.
  More than once, I'm happy with the results. Will be taking my vehicle there again when I have a problem. (Nextdoor South Hill)

• Presbyterian Homes & Services posted a job opening for Cook in Stillwater. Apply here.
• Andersen Corporation posted a job opening for Forklift Operator in Bayport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stillwater here.

🗞 Nearby News

Woodbury

• Alto Sewer Service Expands Drain Cleaning Services to Woodbury MN (desertsun.com)
• The Future of Complex Disease Care – An Exclusive Interview with Dr. Zuobiao Yuan (brainzmagazine.com)
• Woodbury Asks Residents To Name Another Street Sweeper (woodburynewsnet.org)

Forest Lake

• New Forest Lake Let's Go Fishing Chapter reels in success (hometownsource.com)
• Boys XC looks promising ahead of fall campaign (hometownsource.com)

St. Paul

• Long-Lost Suni Lee Statue Recovered After Shots Fired Call In St. Paul (patch.com)
• Minnesota State Fair Shatters Previous Opening Day Attendance Record (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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