🌱 Patch AM: How a Stillwater builder turned prairie views into daily living.

Good morning Stillwater! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Stillwater builder turned prairie views into daily living.
• Can Stillwater end Duluth East's 24-game home unbeaten streak Saturday?

Also on today's calendar: C-Change Conversations and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.
• Friday: Breezy; a strong p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 60.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Playing Doubles (mspmag.com) — A new prairie-style home designed by Strand Design showcases indoor-outdoor living, with construction by Stillwater-based Cates Fine Homes. The couple, who grew up in the Stillwater area, prioritized sun, views, and practical shelter from weather, resulting in a personalized layout with patios, a cocktail pool, and a pickleball court that blend seamlessly into the restored prairie landscape.
   

• Duluth East girls soccer extends unbeaten streak at home to 24 games with shutout win over Grand Rapids (wdio.com subscription) — Duluth East girls soccer extended its home unbeaten streak to 24 games with a 3–0 win over Grand Rapids, but Stillwater plays a key role in that story. The Greyhounds' last home loss came against Stillwater in 2024, and they'll host the Ponies again this Saturday, setting up another big test for both programs.
   

📸 Around Stillwater

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stillwater

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 11
• Fiddle & Flannels →
  Charlie's Irish Pub, 101 Water Street S, Stillwater
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 12
• Dead Broke Youth Game Show →
  Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St N, Stillwater
  4:00 am
• Farmers and Artisan Market →
  Smith + Trade Mercantile, 229 Main St. S, Stillwater
  11:00 am
• Todd Hurst Live on The Freight House Patio →
  Freight House, 305 Water Street South, Stillwater
  2:00 pm
• LIVE DJ in The Freight House Night Club →
  Freight House, 305 Water Street South, Stillwater
  9:00 pm
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
Thursday September 17
• A Celebration of Science & Sustainability →
  Loft 214 - Venue on Main, 214 S Main St, Stillwater
  5:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• Community Watershed Celebration & Bird Festival 2026 →
  Brown's Creek Park, 8312 Neal Ave N, Stillwater, MN 55082, USA
  10:00 am
Thursday September 24
• Plaza Unplugged →
  Ascension Episcopal Church, 215 4th St N, Stillwater
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I went to a Cemetery to give a client a quote for cleaning their gravesite and I wont say which one but WOW….
  if I was related to some of these people buried here I'd be peeved. You can't see their names. This one has thistles all around it. (Nextdoor Millbrook)

• Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Stillwater. Apply here.
• Twin Cities Orthopedics posted a job opening for Patient Services Representative (MRI) - Twin Cities Orthopedics in Stillwater. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stillwater here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lake Elmo

• Maroon and Gold in 12th Place after 36 Holes at ANNIKA Intercollegiate - University of Minnesota Athletics (gophersports.com)
• Creative Homes Partners with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® for 2026 St. Jude Dream Home Showplace (businesswire.com)

Oakdale

• Everyone wants to win working-class voters. But have they realized many are women? (salon.com)

Woodbury

• Focus on Woodbury 2026 Open for Readers' Choice Voting (woodburymag.com)
• Haunted Oaks Prepares For Another Big Halloween In Woodbury (woodburynewsnet.org)
• Man injured in four-vehicle crash on Highway 10 (hometownsource.com)

Ok Stillwater! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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